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CA bill #SB1236 • Last Action 03/24/2026
State Records Management Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the State Records Management Act, revises how state agencies manage their records and how the Secretary of State determines which records have archival value. The head of each state agency is already required to maintain a program for efficient record management, ensuring information is collected with minimal burden and is useful to others. This bill clarifies that agencies must transfer records deemed to have archival value to the State Archives once they are no longer needed for administrative, legal, fiscal, or evidential purposes by the agency. The Secretary of State will continue to determine what constitutes archival value, and agencies must still notify the Secretary of State if a transferred record contains information that is not publicly accessible or is restricted by laws like the California Public Records Act or the Information Practices Act. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements for agencies to comply with the Secretary of State's rules, appoint a Records Management Coordinator, and notify the Secretary of State when records are stored with third-party vendors or digitized.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 12274 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Organization
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Governmental Organization Hearing (09:00:00 3/24/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1200)
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CO bill #SB008 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Mental Health Access
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Colorado Mental Health Access Act" to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for adults in Colorado. It creates the Adult Mental Health Services Program, which will reimburse mental health providers for up to six sessions per adult, with potential for more depending on funding. A new entity called the Mental Health Services Enterprise (Enterprise) will be responsible for creating, operating, and funding this program, as well as an Internet-Enabled Mental Health Access Grant Program that awards grants to organizations using the internet to provide mental health services. To fund these initiatives, the Enterprise will impose and collect a monthly surcharge, not exceeding twenty-five cents, on internet service account holders in Colorado, with internet service providers responsible for collecting and remitting this surcharge. The Enterprise will also operate a website or web-based application, known as a portal, to help adults find mental health screenings and providers, and will report annually to the General Assembly on the program's progress.
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Bill Summary: The bill establishes the adult mental health services program (program) to facilitate access for adults to mental health services, including substance use disorder services, and to respond to identified mental health needs. The program reimburses providers for up to 6 mental health sessions with an adult and may provide additional reimbursement, subject to available money. The adult mental health program enterprise (enterprise), created in the bill, creates, operates, and funds the program. The enterprise is required to enter into an agreement with a vendor to create or use an existing website or web-based application as a portal that is available to adults and providers to facilitate the program. The department of human services is required to annually report to the general assembly about the program. The bill establishes the internet-enabled mental health access grant program (grant program) to award grants to entities that use the internet to facilitate mental health services. The enterprise administers the grant program. The enterprise shall annually report to the health and human services committees of the house of representatives and the senate about the grant program. The bill creates the mental health services enterprise as a government-owned business within the behavioral health administration for the business purpose of imposing and collecting a surcharge on internet service account holders in Colorado and to use the surcharge revenue to create, operate, and fund the adult mental health services program and internet-enabled mental health access grant program. Each internet service provider shall collect from its account holders located in Colorado the mental health services access surcharge and remit the surcharge to the enterprise.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*, Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing (13:30:00 3/19/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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CO bill #HB1298 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to ensure that Colorado's background check procedures for individuals providing out-of-home care for children involved in the child welfare system meet the standards set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as the current system has a temporary grace period from the FBI that expires in May 2026. The legislation grants counties and the Colorado Department of Human Services the necessary statutory authority to conduct these background checks, including fingerprint-based criminal history record checks through both the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the FBI, and checks against various state and national databases. It clarifies that these checks are required for applicants, employees, and residents of foster care homes and kinship foster care homes, and specifies which offenses would disqualify an individual from operating or residing in such a home, aligning these requirements with existing statutes like section 19-3-406. The bill also details how information from these checks should be handled, emphasizing confidentiality and ensuring that private entities like child placement agencies only receive eligibility status rather than raw criminal history data, and it expands the scope of individuals requiring these checks to include anyone with direct contact with a child or youth.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, background checks are required for all individuals who provide out-of-home care for child-welfare-involved youth. Current law does not comply with the federal bureau of investigation's (FBI) standards for background checks, and the FBI granted Colorado a temporary grace period to allow Colorado to perform these background checks through the FBI. The temporary grace period ends May 2026. The bill revises statutory provisions to give counties and the Colorado department of human services the statutory authority needed to conduct the required background checks in accordance with the FBI's standards.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rebecca Keltie (R)*, Gretchen Rydin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/17/2026 House Floor)
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CA bill #AB1881 • Last Action 03/17/2026
California Indian Freedom Act of 2026.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, aims to strengthen protections for California Native American tribes' religious freedom and access to sacred sites. It prohibits governmental agencies from substantially burdening a California Indian or tribe's religious beliefs or spiritual practices, including access to sacred sites and the performance of ceremonies, unless the agency can prove the burden is necessary for a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive way to achieve it. This applies to various government actions like permitting and land use approvals. Before any project that might impact a sacred site or cultural landscape, government agencies must consult with affected tribes in good faith and seek their free, prior, and informed consent if the project risks physical destruction or alteration of a sacred site. The bill also requires agencies to avoid adverse impacts to sacred sites and allow access to them on public lands for religious or cultural activities, while making information about sacred sites and religious practices confidential and exempt from public records laws, including the California Public Records Act.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7930.205 of the Government Code, and to add Chapter 1.79 (commencing with Section 5097.1000) to Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to California Indians.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : James Ramos (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (09:00:00 3/17/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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CA bill #AB1672 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Medi-Cal: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: rates.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how the state's Medi-Cal program, which provides health services to low-income individuals, negotiates payment rates with organizations that provide comprehensive care for the elderly, known as PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs. Currently, the state department is required to consult with these PACE organizations when developing their payment rates, which are determined using actuarial methods. This bill removes the requirement for consultation and instead mandates that the department negotiate these capitation rates, which are fixed per-person payments, directly with each PACE organization. As part of this negotiation process, the department must respond in writing to any comments from PACE organizations about proposed rates, explain the reasoning behind their rate calculations upon request, and make a genuine effort to reach an agreement, all in accordance with federal law.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 14301.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jose Solache (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Health Hearing (13:30:00 3/17/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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CO bill #SB131 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Sports Betting Protections
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance protections and regulations surrounding sports betting in Colorado, particularly concerning internet sports betting operators. It introduces new definitions for terms like "gambling disorder" and "proposition bet," which is a bet on an individual athlete's performance or specific events within a game rather than the overall outcome. The bill prohibits internet sports betting operators from accepting more than five deposits from an individual in a 24-hour period and from limiting bet sizes or deposit frequency unless it's due to suspicious betting activity or a diagnosed gambling disorder. It also bans operators from sending unsolicited promotional messages to account holders and restricts advertising by prohibiting enhanced payout promotions and information on how to place bets, as well as limiting broadcast times for advertisements to avoid airing them during sensitive hours like daytime or live sporting events. Furthermore, the bill requires operators to have specific contract terms with third-party advertisers and mandates that internet sports betting operators provide data on their operations to the division of gaming for public reporting every three years. It also prohibits proposition bets and the use of credit cards for deposits in sports betting, with violations being a misdemeanor and subject to significant fines. Finally, the bill ensures a minimum annual transfer of funds from the sports betting fund to the water plan implementation cash fund, provided sufficient money is available.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates certain requirements and prohibitions related to sports betting. Section 2 of the bill adds definitions to the statutes regulating sports betting. Section 3 prohibits a person licensed by the Colorado limited gaming control commission (commission) to operate an internet sports betting operation (internet sports betting operator) from: ! Accepting more than 5 separate deposits from an individual in a 24-hour period; ! Limiting the size and frequency of deposits or bets because an individual obtains a financial benefit as a result of placing the bet or due to the individual's betting activities, unless the betting activities constitute a suspicious betting activity or are indicative of a gambling disorder; or ! Initiating or sending mobile device push notifications or text messages to account holders in the state soliciting bets or deposits. Section 4 prohibits a person from: ! Including enhanced payout promotions or information on how to place a sports bet in an advertisement or promotion for a sports betting operation; or ! Broadcasting an advertisement or promotion for a sports betting operation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. or during a live broadcast of an athletic competition. Section 4 also requires: ! A sports betting operator or internet sports betting operator to comply with certain requirements in contracting with and compensating a third party for marketing and advertising services; and ! An internet sports betting operator to provide to the division of gaming in the department of revenue data and metrics related to the operator's sports betting operation for the preceding calendar year. The division must comply with certain confidentiality requirements and compile the data into a public report every 3 years starting on January 1, 2029. Section 5 prohibits an internet sports betting operator from offering or accepting a proposition bet or directly or indirectly accepting deposits using a credit card in connection with the acceptance of a sports bet (prohibitions). A violation of a prohibition constitutes a class 2 misdemeanor. Section 6 allows the commission to assess a maximum penalty of $25,000 against a violator of a prohibition. Section 7 requires that the amount of money annually transferred from the sports betting fund to the water plan implementation cash fund is no less than the amount transferred to the water plan implementation cash fund in the previous state fiscal year, to the extent the unexpended and unencumbered money in the sports betting fund permits.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Matt Ball (D)*, Byron Pelton (R)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Dan Woog (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/17/2026 SCR 357)
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DC bill #B26-0621 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2026, aims to modernize the District's procurement laws to improve efficiency and support local businesses. Key provisions include streamlining contract option period approvals, raising the threshold for smaller procurements to $25,000 for non-competitive awards, and clarifying that annual program approvals for certain contracts like highway projects, supply schedules, and vehicle purchases count as Council approval for individual contracts within those programs. The bill also introduces new definitions for "certified business enterprise" and "certified joint venture" to align with existing laws, modifies the definition of "public notice" to allow for broader dissemination methods beyond traditional newspapers, and permits the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to delegate authority to subordinates. It also establishes a three-year statute of limitations for contract claims and prohibits specific unfavorable terms in District contracts, such as requiring the District to defend or indemnify contractors, or subjecting disputes to laws other than those of the District. Additionally, the bill revises rules for construction contract retainage, allowing for full payment if satisfactory progress is made and setting a maximum 10% retention if progress is not achieved, and repeals an older law regarding retainage. Finally, it clarifies the appeals process for debarment and suspension decisions, limiting review to the administrative record, and amends the First Source Employment Agreement Act to adjust employment plan evaluation criteria and align debarment processes.
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Bill Summary: a bill, the “Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2026.” This Act further modernizes the District’s already strong procurement laws so the city can adapt to evolving markets and industry practices while maintaining oversight. The bill will help the District deliver services faster, protect taxpayers, and open doors for local businesses. From streamlining approvals for contract option periods to creating stronger taxpayer safeguards to raising the threshold for smaller procurements, this Act provides a comprehensive approach to reducing administrative burden while ensuring important guardrails for public spending remain intact. My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed legislation. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff contact Nancy Hapeman, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-8759. I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed legislation. Sincerely, Muriel Bowser Enclosure
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
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NH bill #HB1602 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive battery recycling stewardship program in New Hampshire that requires producers of covered batteries and battery-containing products to participate in an approved stewardship organization and plan. Beginning July 1, 2028, producers must ensure safe collection, recycling, and management of portable and medium-format batteries through a battery stewardship organization, which will be responsible for developing and implementing a detailed plan approved by the Department of Environmental Services. The plan must include provisions for free, convenient, and accessible battery collection sites statewide, education and outreach efforts, performance goals, and environmentally sound management practices. Retailers will be prohibited from selling batteries from producers not participating in an approved plan, and battery stewardship organizations must fund all program costs, including collection, transportation, processing, education, and administrative expenses. The program covers various types of portable and medium-format batteries, with specific exemptions for certain battery types like those in medical devices or motor vehicles, and aims to improve battery recycling rates while ensuring safety and environmental responsibility. The Department of Environmental Services will oversee the program, review plans, maintain a public list of participating producers, and provide technical assistance, with the costs of administration reimbursed by the battery stewardship organizations.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes a statewide battery stewardship program that requires safe collection, recycling, and management of covered batteries and battery-containing products, administered through producer participation and oversight by the department of environmental services.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Karen Ebel (D)*, Anita Burroughs (D), Carry Spier (D), Dick Thackston (R), Judy Aron (R), Liz Barbour (R), Peter Bixby (D), Jim Creighton (R), Jim Maggiore (D), Cindy Rosenwald (D), Denise Ricciardi (R), Howard Pearl (R), Kevin Avard (R), David Watters (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Finance Work Session (10:00:00 3/13/2026 GP 230)
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CT bill #SB00466 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An Act Concerning Vexatious Requesters Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to broaden the definition of a "vexatious requester," which is someone who repeatedly abuses the right to access public records. Specifically, it allows public agencies to petition for relief from such requesters by including harassing or threatening conduct, even if it occurred outside of a specific records request or at a location other than the agency's office. The bill also extends the maximum period an agency can be relieved from future requests from a vexatious requester, allowing for up to three years for a second or subsequent finding of vexatious conduct, compared to a maximum of one year for a first offense.
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Bill Summary: To include harassing and threatening conduct that occurred outside of a request for public records under the Freedom of Information Act when finding a person to be a vexatious requester and to permit a longer period of relief from requests from such vexatious requester for a second or subsequent granting of a petition.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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VT bill #H0583 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An act relating to health care financial transactions and clinical decision making
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to regulate financial transactions and clinical decision-making within healthcare entities in Vermont by prohibiting certain financial arrangements and preventing corporations from practicing medicine or interfering with healthcare providers' professional judgment. Specifically, it defines terms like "acquisition" (the purchase of a significant portion of a healthcare entity's assets or operations), "affiliate" (related entities under common control), "change of control" (when another entity gains control over a healthcare entity's operations), and "material change transaction" (significant changes like mergers, acquisitions, or affiliations involving healthcare entities with at least $1,000,000 in assets or revenue). The bill prohibits transactions that involve debt financing for acquisitions or dividends, or arrangements with affiliated entities that aren't for legitimate healthcare purposes and fair market value. It also makes it unlawful for entities without a medical license to own a medical practice or employ licensed healthcare providers, with specific exceptions for certain types of facilities like federally qualified health centers and nonprofit hospitals, while also preventing these entities from indirectly controlling or directing a provider's professional judgment. Furthermore, the bill requires healthcare entities to report ownership and control information to the Attorney General and the Green Mountain Care Board, with the goal of increasing transparency, and deems violations of these provisions as violations of the Consumer Protection Act, establishing penalties and a dedicated fund for oversight.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to prohibit certain financial transactions involving health care entities. It would also prohibit corporations from practicing medicine or otherwise interfering with health care providers’ professional judgment and clinical decision making. The bill would deem violations of these prohibitions to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act. The bill would also require public reporting on ownership and control of certain health care entities.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Alyssa Black (D)*, Tiff Bluemle (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Health Care Hearing (10:30:00 3/13/2026 Room 42)
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AK bill #SB275 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Natural Gas Projects/income Tax/surcharge
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to natural gas projects and taxation in Alaska, including expanding the oversight responsibilities of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to include the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), a state-owned entity focused on developing natural gas infrastructure. It also modifies the powers of the AGDC, allowing it to enter into contracts for services related to its projects after consulting with state commissioners and requiring legislative approval for certain agreements with foreign entities or significant changes in ownership of entities it partners with. Furthermore, the bill introduces new tax provisions, including an income tax on certain natural gas-related pass-through entities (like partnerships or LLCs) with over $5 million in taxable income, a surcharge on liquefied natural gas (LNG) processors, and changes to how oil and gas royalties are valued and taxed, particularly concerning gas paid as tax in kind and expenditures deductible for tax purposes. The bill also mandates increased public disclosure of information related to AGDC projects and their financial arrangements.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to natural gas and natural gas projects; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the powers and duties of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the value of certain oil and gas; relating to an income tax on certain natural gas-related entities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; establishing a surcharge on gas processed in the state; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : Resources
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Resources Hearing (15:30:00 3/13/2026 Butrovich 205)
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CT bill #SB00462 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An Act Establishing The Office Of Government Oversight.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Government Oversight, effective October 1, 2026, to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the management of state personnel, property, and funds, and to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental agencies and private entities contracting with them. The office will be led by an executive director appointed by the Auditors of Public Accounts with legislative consent, and will operate independently within the Joint Committee on Legislative Management for administrative purposes. The executive director will have broad access to records and the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, and will be required to report findings of violations to relevant authorities such as the Chief State's Attorney, the Attorney General, or the United States Attorney, and will submit annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly. The bill also amends existing statutes to include the executive director of the Office of Government Oversight in various reporting and investigative processes, particularly concerning ethics violations, pension implications for cooperating officials, and the handling of state funds and property.
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Bill Summary: To establish the Office of Government Oversight to investigate fraud and waste in government.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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CT bill #HB05517 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Recovery-friendly Language And Various Revisions To Mental Health And Addiction Statutes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, revises various statutes related to mental health and addiction services, primarily by updating terminology to be more "recovery-friendly." The most significant change is the replacement of the term "substance abuse" with "substance use" or "substance use disorder" throughout numerous sections of the general statutes. This update aims to reflect a more modern and person-centered approach to addressing addiction and related issues. Additionally, the bill makes minor adjustments to language and references within existing laws, such as changing "detoxification" to "withdrawal management" in several instances and updating references to specific sections of law that are being amended or repealed. The overall intent is to align these statutes with current best practices and promote a more supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery.
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Bill Summary: To implement the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' recommendations regarding recovery-friendly language and various revisions to mental health and addiction statutes.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Public Health Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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VT bill #H0211 • Last Action 03/12/2026
An act relating to data brokers and personal information
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes comprehensive updates to Vermont's data privacy laws, focusing on protecting consumers' personal information by establishing new requirements for data brokers. The bill introduces several key provisions, including mandating annual registration of data brokers with the Secretary of State, requiring detailed reporting about data collection practices, and creating an accessible deletion mechanism that allows consumers to request the removal of their personal information. Data brokers will be required to provide notice of security breaches within 45 days, notify the Attorney General about breaches, and implement reasonable security procedures to protect consumer data. The bill also expands definitions of personal information to include biometric data, precise geolocation, and other sensitive categories, and establishes a new Data Brokers Registry Fund to support implementation and enforcement. Starting in 2028, data brokers must access a centralized deletion mechanism at least every 45 days to process consumer deletion requests, and they must undergo periodic independent audits to ensure compliance. Penalties for non-compliance range from $200 to $25,000 per violation, with the goal of providing consumers more control over their personal information and holding data brokers accountable for responsible data management.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to add various provisions to Vermont’s laws that protect the personal information of its residents, including requiring data brokers to provide notice of security breaches, to certify that the personal information it discloses will be used for a legitimate purpose, and to delete the personal information of consumers who make such a request through the use of an accessible deletion mechanism.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/12/2025
• Last Action: House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (13:00:00 3/12/2026 Room 35)
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CO bill #HB1091 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Homeowner's Insurance Data Privacy Protections
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive data privacy protections for consumers regarding homeowner's insurance transactions, requiring insurers (licensees) and their processors to obtain explicit consumer consent, known as "opt-in," before using personal data for purposes beyond the core insurance transaction, such as selling data, targeted advertising, or joint marketing of financial products. Personal data is broadly defined to include identifiers, financial information, online activity, and even characteristics like racial or ethnic origin. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data, and insurers must provide clear privacy notices detailing these rights and how data is collected and shared. The bill also prohibits retaliation against consumers for exercising their privacy rights and mandates that insurers provide specific reasons for adverse underwriting decisions, preventing denial of insurance based solely on previous owners' loss history or data from processors without further verification. Violations can lead to civil lawsuits by consumers, with potential for significant damages, and enforcement by the Commissioner of Insurance, who can impose penalties and treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices in the insurance business.
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Bill Summary: The bill provides personal data privacy protections for consumers relating to homeowner's insurance transactions. The bill establishes standards for an insurer, insurance producer, or surplus line insurer (licensee), and the director, officer, or agent of the licensee, as well as a processor on behalf of a licensee, relating to the use of a consumer's personal data. A licensee or processor is prohibited from processing a consumer's personal data for purposes unrelated to a homeowner's insurance transaction, selling personal data, or engaging in targeted advertising or joint marketing of cobranded financial products without first obtaining the consumer's affirmative consent to any of those practices by exercising the right to opt in to those practices. Affiliates of licensees are subject to the same requirements as licensees with respect to processing personal data. A consumer's personal data is defined in the bill, in part, as data that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with a particular consumer or household and includes, among other data, a consumer's name, unique personal identifier, account number, social security number, property records, products or services purchased, account logins, information regarding the consumer's interactions with an internet application, loss history information, credit report, insurance score, insurance policy number and expiration date, and racial and ethnic origin. Personal data does not include de-identified data and publicly available data. A consumer has the right to confirm whether a licensee is processing the consumer's personal data, to access the consumer's personal data, and to request a correction or amendment of inaccurate or incomplete personal data or the deletion of personal data that is not needed for the homeowner's insurance transaction or for specific products or services for which the consumer has given their consent. The bill requires a licensee to provide a consumer with a data privacy notice that includes the consumer's rights with respect to personal data, including the right to know whether and with whom personal data is being shared, the type and sources of personal data being collected, and the right to opt in to the sharing or sale of personal data. The bill prohibits a licensee from retaliating against a consumer with respect to the provision of homeowner's insurance and the terms of the insurance if the consumer does not consent to opt in to certain actions relating to their personal data. The bill requires a licensee to: ! Enter into a contract with a processor to ensure that those processing personal data on behalf of the licensee are complying with the consumer data privacy protections; and ! Have a retention policy to ensure that a consumer's personal data is deleted when it is no longer necessary for the insurance or other products or services to which the consumer has consented. Additionally, if a licensee makes an adverse underwriting decision relating to a consumer's request for homeowner's insurance, the licensee must provide the consumer with the specific reasons for the adverse decision and allow the consumer to review the specific data relating to the adverse decision and to correct the data if appropriate. The bill prohibits a licensee from denying insurance based solely on the loss history of the previous owner of the property, or based solely on personal data received from a processor whose primary source of information is licensees, without the licensee obtaining further information that supports the adverse decision. A consumer aggrieved by a violation of the consumer data privacy protections in the bill may bring a civil action in court and may be awarded damages for each violation, including treble damages if proved by clear and convincing evidence that the person violating the bill engaged in bad faith conduct or intentionally violated the consumer data privacy protection provisions of the bill. In addition, the bill makes a violation of the bill an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance and gives the commissioner of insurance the power to enforce the bill through actions against licensees and the assessment of civil penalties.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sheila Lieder (D)*, Naquetta Ricks (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/12/2026 House Floor)
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KS bill #HB2574 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Removing the expiration on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifying the duties of chief information security officers and cybersecurity programs, requiring assessment of executive branch agency compliance with cybersecurity requirements, providing for consideration of such compliance by the legislature during the budget process and creating the judicial branch technology oversight council.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to cybersecurity requirements across Kansas state government, aiming to strengthen protections and clarify responsibilities. Key provisions include establishing new oversight councils for the legislative and judicial branches to set technology standards and policies, and modifying the duties of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across all branches. Importantly, the bill removes specific expiration dates for certain cybersecurity requirements and mandates that cybersecurity programs be based on nationally recognized standards, rather than specific versions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) with fixed maturity targets. Instead of these fixed targets, CISOs will now report on the maturity level of their programs to legislative committees every two years starting in 2027. The bill also requires periodic audits of agency compliance with cybersecurity programs and mandates that executive branch agencies undergo cybersecurity assessments, with findings and recommendations being used in budget considerations. Furthermore, it modifies the composition of the Information Technology Executive Council, adding legislative representation and the executive CISO, and ensures that information technology and cybersecurity expenditures are itemized in agency budgets for legislative review. Finally, the bill adjusts the timeline for certain cybersecurity compliance reporting and introduces a new requirement for executive branch agencies to consult with the executive CISO before acquiring cybersecurity products or services.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning cybersecurity; relating to consolidation of cybersecurity services; modifying the duties of the chief information security officers for each branch of government, removing maturity requirements for cybersecurity programs; requiring periodic audits of compliance with such programs; creating the judicial branch technology oversight council and the legislative branch information technology oversight council; requiring the executive branch chief information security officer to assess executive branch agencies for compliance with cybersecurity standards and report findings to the legislature; providing for consideration of cybsersecurity compliance during the budgeting process; modifying the membership and duties of the information technology executive council; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-110, 75-413, 75-623, 75-710, 75-711, 75-7202, 75-7203, 75- 7206a, 75-7208a, 75-7237, 75-7238, 75-7239, 75-7240, 75-7245 and 75-7246 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 75- 7203, as amended by section 21 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, and 75-7205, as amended by section 23 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 75-7201, as amended by section 17 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7202, as amended by section 19 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7206, as amended by section 25 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7208, as amended by section 27 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7209, as amended by section 29 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7237, as amended by section 31 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7238, as amended by section 33 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7239, as amended by section 35 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, and 75- 7240, as amended by section 37 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Information Technology
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 144-S
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KS bill #HB2528 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Requiring all state board of nursing actions related to nonpractice violations be void, allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses, setting fees for late license renewal, limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing, prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring that board members b
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's powers and responsibilities, primarily to protect nurses and clarify its disciplinary actions. Key provisions include voiding any board actions taken between January 1, 2005, and July 1, 2026, that were based on certain non-practice-related violations, such as issues with license renewal or lapsed licenses, and requiring the board to notify entities if it previously shared such voided information. It also allows for late license renewal for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses with a set fee, limits the definition of unprofessional conduct to acts directly related to the practice of nursing, and prohibits the board from retaliating against nurses for lawful actions they take against the board, creating a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition. Furthermore, board members will now be subject to senate confirmation, and the board will be required to issue refunds for overpayments or duplicate payments.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to the Kansas state board of nursing powers, duties and responsibilities; requiring that all board actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void; allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses; setting fees for late license renewal; limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing; prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on lawful acts made against the board and creating a cause of action for violation of such prohibition; requiring that board members be subject to senate confirmation; requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payments; amending K.S.A. 65-1119, 65-1120a, 65-1131, 65-1132, 74-1108 and 74-1110 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1120, 65-1127 and 74-1106 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
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IL bill #SB2907 • Last Action 03/12/2026
MUNI CD-UTILITY INFO
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify what information municipalities can request from public utilities during tax audits, ensuring that certain data, such as the premises address, classification (e.g., residential, commercial), monthly usage for tax calculation, taxes collected, and claimed tax exemptions, is not considered "customer-specific information" and can be provided to the municipality for audit purposes. It also allows municipalities to request additional customer-specific information if necessary for tax enforcement, while still requiring utilities to attempt to resolve issues without disclosing sensitive customer data. The bill aims to facilitate more thorough municipal audits of utility taxes while providing protections for customer privacy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the following information for a customer premises shall not be deemed customer-specific information for the purpose of a request for information from a municipality conducting an audit of a public utility: (i) the premises address and zip code; (ii) the classification of the premises as designated by the public utility, such as residential, commercial, or industrial; (iii) monthly usage information sufficient to calculate taxes due, in therms, kilowatts, minutes, or other such other unit of measurement used to calculate the taxes; (iv) the taxes actually assessed, collected, and remitted to the municipality; (v) the first date of service for the premises, if that date occurred within the period being audited; and (vi) any tax exemption claimed for the premises and any additional information that supports a specific tax exemption, if the municipality requests that information, including the customer name and other relevant data. Provides that a municipality may request certain customer-specific information from a utility for the purpose of conducting an audit of the utility's taxes and the enforcement of any related tax claim.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee Hearing (11:00:00 3/12/2026 Room 212)
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CO bill #HB1252 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates to State Emergency Response Departments & Divisions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and clarifies the functions of various state emergency response departments and divisions. Key changes include moving the auxiliary communications unit from the office of emergency management to the office of public safety communications, establishing a state recovery task force within the office of emergency management to coordinate disaster recovery efforts, and making information about disaster survivors exempt from public disclosure. The bill also transfers certain security threat preparedness and response duties from the office of preparedness to the office of emergency management, eliminates a reporting requirement for the state controller regarding federal disaster funds, and eases application requirements for the Colorado nonprofit security grant program during emergencies. Additionally, the office of preparedness is renamed the office of grants management with clarified duties, and the composition of several homeland security and cybersecurity advisory boards is altered.
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Bill Summary: The bill moves the auxiliary communications unit from the office of emergency management to the office of public safety communications. The state recovery task force is created within the office of emergency management and is tasked with coordinating disaster recovery efforts within the state, among other duties. Information related to disaster survivors is exempt from public disclosure. Certain duties and responsibilities related to the state's preparation for, and response to, security threats are transferred from the office of preparedness to the office of emergency management. The bill repeals the requirement for the state controller to report to the joint budget committee about the expenditure of federal funds for costs associated with a disaster. Application requirements for the Colorado nonprofit security grant program are relaxed during exigent circumstances. The composition of several state advisory boards related to homeland security and cybersecurity are changed. The office of preparedness is changed to the office of grants management, and its duties are clarified.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Bradfield (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/12/2026 House Floor)
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CT bill #HB05030 • Last Action 03/12/2026
An Act Implementing The Governor's Budget Recommendations For General Government.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill implements the Governor's budget recommendations by making several changes to state law, primarily focused on restructuring government agencies and their responsibilities. Key provisions include the creation of "Pizza State" commemorative license plates to raise funds for Connecticut Foodshare, with a $65 fee, $15 of which covers production costs and $50 going to the designated fund. The bill also shifts many functions and responsibilities from the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) to the Department of Public Health and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), respectively, reflecting a reorganization of state health policy and data management. For instance, the Health Systems Planning Unit, which handles certificate of need applications, will now be part of the Department of Public Health. OPM will take over oversight of the State-wide Health Information Exchange and the all-payer claims database program. Additionally, the bill adjusts the number of deputy commissioners in the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection from two to three and changes the distribution frequency of funds from quarterly to annually for the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc. It also makes various technical amendments and repeals certain sections of existing law, generally effective July 1, 2026, with some provisions taking effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Appropriations Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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CO bill #HB1188 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Sunset Process Securities Regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the existence of the Division of Securities and the Securities Board in Colorado until September 1, 2037, aligning with recommendations from a state review. It clarifies that deficiency letters, which are communications about potential issues found during an examination, are not public records under the Colorado Open Records Act. The bill also mandates that investment advisers and their representatives doing business in Colorado must be licensed by the Securities Commissioner, unless they qualify for an exemption. Additionally, it requires the Executive Director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies to consult with the Securities Board when appointing the Securities Commissioner and updates the language in various statutes to be gender-neutral. A significant change involves the process for issuing cease-and-desist orders or suspending licenses; instead of the current "order to show cause" process, the Commissioner can now issue a preliminary cease-and-desist order or a summary suspension order, which the affected party must obey until a hearing is requested within 15 days, with the hearing itself needing to occur within 30 days of the order's issuance. If no hearing is requested, the order becomes final.
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Bill Summary: Sunset Process - House Finance Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by continuing the division of securities and the securities board until 2037. In connection with continuing these entities, the bill: ! Clarifies that deficiency letters and communications concerning a deficiency letter are not public documents that may be inspected under the "Colorado Open Records Act"; ! Requires that an investment adviser or an investment adviser representative doing business in Colorado must be licensed by the securities commissioner (commissioner) unless otherwise exempt; ! Specifies that the executive director of the department of regulatory agencies must consult with the securities board when appointing the commissioner; and ! Updates statutory language to be gender neutral. The bill revises the process by which a cease-and-desist order is issued or a license is summarily suspended. Under current law, the commissioner issues a cease-and-desist order or conducts a summary license suspension by issuing an order to show cause as to why a cease-and-desist order or license suspension should not be issued. After appropriate notices are given, a hearing is scheduled with the securities board or an administrative law judge. At the hearing, it is determined whether to issue a cease-and-desist order or suspend the license and what form the order or suspension will take. The bill changes this process to authorize the commissioner to issue a preliminary cease-and-desist order or a summary license-suspension order. If the person that is the subject of the order disagrees with the order, the person may request a hearing to resolve the issue. The hearing must take place within 30 days after issuance of the order. If a hearing is not requested within 15 days after issuance of the order, the order becomes final. The person that is the subject of the order must obey the order until a hearing is requested.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Sean Camacho (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Chris Kolker (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/12/2026 House Floor)
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AZ bill #SB1078 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Public records; review standard
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records by changing who can appeal a denial of access to public records in the context of a criminal case. Previously, only a "victim" could appeal such a denial through a special action within the criminal case, but this bill expands that right to "the person" who is a victim, clarifying that the victim is the one appealing. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that any legal question arising under this chapter, including whether an exception to disclosure applies, will be reviewed by the court using a "de novo" standard, meaning the court will review the issue from the beginning without giving deference to the lower court's or agency's decision. This change aims to ensure a fresh and independent review of legal interpretations concerning public records access.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-121.02, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House Government (09:00:00 3/11/2026 HHR 5)
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VT bill #H0585 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An act relating to health insurance reforms
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several health insurance reforms, including allowing limited age rating for premiums in the individual and small group markets, expanding access to association health plans (which are group plans offered by organizations like trade associations) and short-term, limited-duration health insurance (which offers temporary coverage with fewer benefits), and defining "high-dollar claims" as those exceeding $25,000 per episode of care for claims editing purposes. It also restricts the exemption from prior authorization requirements for primary care providers to only those practicing independently and not affiliated with hospitals, and begins implementing "site-neutral billing" policies, meaning certain healthcare services will be paid at a standardized rate regardless of whether they are performed in a hospital or a non-hospital setting. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state to seek a federal waiver (a Section 1332 waiver under the Affordable Care Act) to establish a reinsurance program, which helps stabilize insurance markets by covering a portion of high-cost claims. The bill also modifies governance and executive compensation reporting requirements for nonprofit hospital service corporations.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to modify the governance and executive compensation requirements for certain health insurance companies. It would allow limited age rating for health insurance plans in the individual and small group markets and expand access to association health plans and to short-term, limited duration health insurance. The bill would define high-dollar claims for purposes of claims edits and would limit the primary care provider exemption from prior authorization requirements to apply to independent providers only. The bill would also begin implementing site-neutral billing policies for certain health care services and would authorize the State to pursue a federal waiver to establish a reinsurance program.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Pattie McCoy (R)*, Topper McFaun (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Health Care Hearing (14:30:00 3/11/2026 Room 42)
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OH bill #HB31 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and establishes provisions for accessing and protecting these recordings. Specifically, the bill mandates that the parole board must create electronic recordings of full parole board hearings and other types of parole hearings, such as release consideration hearings and revocation hearings. These recordings can be requested by certain individuals, including the subject of the hearing, their attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and the victim. However, the bill includes important privacy protections by requiring that personal identifying information of victims and their family members be redacted from the recordings. This includes names, addresses, social security numbers, phone numbers, and other potentially identifying details. The recordings are to be treated as confidential, with recipients prohibited from making copies or posting them online. The bill aims to increase transparency in the parole process while simultaneously protecting the privacy and safety of victims and their families.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 149.43 and 5149.10 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 54 : Latyna Humphrey (D)*, Brian Stewart (R)*, Sean Brennan (D), Juanita Brent (D), Darnell Brewer (D), Karen Brownlee (D), Gary Click (R), Christine Cockley (D), Jack Daniels (R), Kellie Deeter (R), Michael Dovilla (R), Tex Fischer (R), Chris Glassburn (D), Michele Grim (D), Jennifer Gross (R), Derrick Hall (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Hiner (R), Dani Isaacsohn (D), Dontavius Jarrells (D), Marilyn John (R), Mark Johnson (R), Matthew Kishman (R), Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D), Beth Lear (R), Crystal Lett (D), Gayle Manning (R), Adam Mathews (R), Ty Mathews (R), Lauren McNally (D), Joe Miller (D), Ismail Mohamed (D), Bob Peterson (R), Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D), Phil Plummer (R), Tristan Rader (D), Sharon Ray (R), Kevin Ritter (R), Monica Robb Blasdel (R), Allison Russo (D), Jodi Salvo (R), Jean Schmidt (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Veronica Sims (D), Bride Sweeney (D), Eric Synenberg (D), Cecil Thomas (D), Desiree Tims (D), Terrence Upchurch (D), Andrea White (R), Erika White (D), Josh Williams (R), Bernie Willis (R), Tom Young (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 06/12/2025
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:45:00 3/11/2026 North Hearing Room)
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IL bill #SB3722 • Last Action 03/11/2026
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Department of Human Services' divisions related to behavioral health, consolidating the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery into a new Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. It makes numerous conforming changes across various state acts, including the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Public Aid Code, to reflect this structural change. Additionally, the bill repeals several task forces and acts related to behavioral health, including the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act, as well as provisions related to COVID-19 public health emergencies and pilot programs for workplace violence prevention and psychiatric bed access.
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Bill Summary: Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dave Koehler (D)*, Mattie Hunter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee Hearing (11:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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CO bill #SB097 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Decriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to decriminalize consensual commercial sexual activity between adults statewide, meaning that local ordinances or regulations criminalizing such activity will no longer be valid. It repeals existing state laws against prostitution, soliciting for prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and prostitute making a display. While penalties for pandering (arranging sexual activity for profit) involving threats or intimidation, and for pimping (living off the earnings of another's commercial sexual activity) are maintained, the terminology is updated to reflect "commercial sexual activity" instead of "prostitution." The bill also makes conforming changes to laws related to human trafficking, public nuisances, law enforcement certification, and the regulation of businesses like escort bureaus and massage parlors, while eliminating a specific court program for prostitution-related offenses.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires the statewide decriminalization of commercial sexual activity among consenting adults. It declares that decriminalizing commercial sexual activity among consenting adults is a matter of statewide concern and expressly preempts statutory or home rule city, town, city and county, or county ordinances, resolutions, regulations, or codes criminalizing commercial sexual activity. The bill repeals the state criminal offenses of prostitution, soliciting for prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and prostitute making display. It also repeals the offense of pandering when it involves knowingly arranging or offering to arrange a situation that permits a person to practice prostitution. The bill maintains current state criminal penalties for pandering that involves menacing or criminal intimidation and for pimping, but it changes terminology in those offenses by replacing "prostitution" with "commercial sexual activity". The bill makes various conforming amendments, including those related to: Reporting requirements, immunity, affirmative defenses, and criminal conviction records in human trafficking cases; public nuisances; certification by the peace officers standards and training board; and the regulation of escort bureaus and massage parlors. The bill eliminates a court program for persons charged with certain prostitution-related offenses.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Lisa Cutter (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (13:30:00 3/11/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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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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AZ bill #SB1259 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Campaigns; protected residential addresses
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals to provide an alternate mailing address for campaign and financial disclosure filings if their residential address is protected from public disclosure under Arizona law, specifically section 16-153. This change applies to the information required in a committee's statement of organization, which includes details like the committee's name, mailing address, and contact information, and also to the financial disclosure statements required of public officers, which detail their income, assets, and debts. The intent is to protect the privacy of individuals whose residential addresses are considered sensitive information while still ensuring that necessary campaign and financial information is available through the alternate mailing address.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending sections 16-906 and 18-444, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to campaigns.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections (14:00:00 3/11/2026 HHR 4)
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KS bill #SB360 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act and providing for regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, enacting the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, establishes regulations for pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are entities that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health plans. Key provisions include requiring PBMs to register with the state's commissioner of insurance, mandating transparency in reporting rebate amounts and reimbursement practices, and setting standards for pharmacy audits to ensure fairness and prevent overreach by auditing entities. The bill also prohibits certain PBM practices, such as reimbursing pharmacies below acquisition costs plus a dispensing fee, using extrapolation for penalties unless required by federal law, and imposing retroactive fees. Additionally, it clarifies that audits involving clinical judgment must include a pharmacist and sets limits on the scope of audits. The legislation also introduces registration requirements for auditing entities and outlines procedures for examinations of PBMs by the commissioner to ensure compliance with the act, while also protecting sensitive health information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act; providing for the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers; requiring the registration of auditing entities; establishing procedures and requirements for the conduct of pharmacy audits, pharmacy benefits manager reporting and examinations; amending K.S.A. 40-222 and 40-3831 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-202, 40-3821, 40-3822, 40-3823, 40-3824, 40-3825, 40-3826, 40-3827 and 40-3828a and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40-3828, 65-16,121, 65-16,122, 65-16,123, 65- 16,124, 65-16,125 and 65-16,126 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-3829 and 40-3830.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N
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IL bill #SB2648 • Last Action 03/11/2026
TITLE INSURANCE TRANSFER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the enforcement responsibilities of the Title Insurance Act and the predatory lending database program from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the Department of Insurance. Specifically, all powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities previously held by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and its Secretary will now be transferred to the Department of Insurance and its Director. This includes transferring all books, records, documents, contracts, and pending business related to these areas. All existing rules and proposed rules will automatically become rules of the Department of Insurance, and any pending rules in the rulemaking process will be deemed filed by the Department of Insurance. The bill makes numerous technical changes throughout the affected statutes to replace references to the previous department and secretary with references to the Department of Insurance and its Director. The bill ensures that the status and rights of employees will not be affected by this transfer, maintaining their existing protections under personnel codes, labor relations acts, and collective bargaining agreements. The changes aim to consolidate regulatory oversight of title insurance and predatory lending database functions under a single state department.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Title Insurance Act. Provides for the enforcement of the Act by the Department of Insurance (rather than the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation). Provides that all powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Act are transferred to the Department of Insurance and Director of Insurance, respectively. Provides for the transfer of books, records, papers, documents, property, contracts, causes of action, pending business, and certain funds from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the Department of Insurance. Provides that rules and proposed rules by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Act shall become rules and proposed rules of the Department of Insurance. Provides that all moneys received by the Department of Insurance under the Act shall be deposited into the Insurance Financial Regulation Fund (rather than the Financial Institution Fund). Makes conforming and grammatical changes throughout the Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Financial Institutions Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act to transfer authority over the predatory lending database from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the Department of Insurance.
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• Introduced: 04/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Cunningham (D)*, Paul Faraci (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/11/2025
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (15:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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IL bill #SB3897 • Last Action 03/11/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Illinois acts related to professional licensing and regulation. Primarily, it extends the repeal date for the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. Additionally, the bill makes various changes to the Auction License Act concerning the necessity of a license, renewal processes, reciprocity for out-of-state auctioneers, and illegal discrimination, while also repealing provisions related to actions for compensation. It also modifies provisions within the Registered Interior Designers Act regarding the board, application requirements, renewals, and appropriations; the Landscape Architecture Registration Act concerning seals, the board, fund disposition, violations, and discipline; the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act regarding insurance, renewals, military service, illegal discrimination, and hearing officers; the Detection of Deception Examiners Act concerning license applications and investigations; the Home Inspector License Act regarding licensure necessity, renewals, endorsements, and illegal discrimination; the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 concerning licensure necessity, illegal discrimination, and investigations; and the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act regarding disciplinary actions and the repeal of provisions on registrant bonds.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license; expiration, renewal, and restoration; nonresident auctioneer reciprocity; and illegal discrimination. Repeals provisions concerning actions for compensation. Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; application requirements for registration; expiration, renewal, and restoration; and appropriations, investments, and audits. Amends the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the reproducible seal; the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board; disposition of funds; violations and civil penalties; and grounds for discipline. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning insurance and the segregation of accounts; renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; illegal discrimination; and appointment of a hearing officer. Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning applications for original licenses; investigations; and applicants who are Examiners. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity of licensure; renewal; endorsement; and illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of a license; illegal discrimination; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning disciplinary actions. Repeals provisions concerning bonds of registrants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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VT bill #S0193 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a secure forensic facility operated by the Commissioner of Corrections for individuals involved in the criminal justice system who are facing charges punishable by a life sentence and have been found incompetent to stand trial, or who have been acquitted of such offenses and are not deemed in need of treatment. The facility will provide competency restoration services, which can include medication, education, and other support, to help individuals regain their competency to stand trial. The bill also mandates that misdemeanor charges against a person found incompetent to stand trial will be dismissed if the case remains inactive for a period equal to or longer than the maximum sentence for the offense, unless the court finds dismissal to be contrary to the interests of justice. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain rules of evidence, specifically those concerning privileges, will not apply to proceedings related to competency restoration and the granting or revocation of conditional release from the forensic facility. The Commissioner of Corrections is required to establish emergency rules for the facility by January 1, 2027, and permanent rules thereafter.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to establish a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons; to require the court, unless contrary to the interests of justice, to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial if, after the finding of incompetence, the case remains inactive for a continuous period of time equal to or greater than the maximum sentence for the offense; and to limit the applicability of the Vermont Rules of Evidence in proceedings involving competency restoration and granting or revoking conditional release from a forensic facility.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ginny Lyons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (10:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 1)
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KS bill #HB2702 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal record check, providing for the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants and requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires applicants for a physician assistant (PA) license to undergo a criminal record check, which involves fingerprinting and submission to state and national criminal history record checks, with a fee to cover the costs. It also updates the definitions and requirements related to the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants, now referred to as physician associates, by emphasizing "collaboration" over "direction and supervision" and introducing the concept of a "practice agreement." The bill clarifies the scope of practice for PAs, allowing them to provide a broader range of healthcare services, including prescribing drugs and durable medical equipment, and outlines conditions for PAs with varying levels of experience to practice independently or under physician supervision. Furthermore, it mandates the revocation of a PA's license under certain circumstances, such as conviction of a felony or certain misdemeanors, and clarifies that PAs must use their professional titles only when licensed. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws concerning health professions and practices, including updating references and definitions to reflect the changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to physician assistant practice agreements; providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal history record check; providing for the collaboration between a physician and a physician assistant; requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances; amending K.S.A. 65-28,127, 65-28a01, 65-28a02, 65- 28a03, 65-28a04, 65-28a05, 65-28a06, 65-28a08, 65-28a09 and 65- 28a11 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
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MI bill #SB0313 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Michigan's child care organization licensing law to update various regulations and procedural requirements. It makes several key changes, including updating language around rule-making processes, clarifying inspection and background check procedures for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes, and establishing new provisions for temporary relocation during disasters. Specifically, the bill modifies requirements for establishing ad hoc committees to develop child care organization rules, streamlines criminal background check processes for child care staff and household members, provides more flexibility for school-based child care centers in meeting fire safety and health inspection requirements, and creates a mechanism for child care organizations to temporarily operate in new locations during emergencies. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of child and family records, with specific exceptions for legislative oversight, child welfare administration, and accreditation purposes. Additionally, the bill adds a provision exempting audio and video recordings provided to the department from public disclosure under the state's freedom of information act.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled"An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"by amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by 2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.
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• Introduced: 05/15/2025
• Added: 05/15/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Sarah Anthony (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 05/15/2025
• Last Action: Senate Housing and Human Services (12:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building 100 N. Capitol Avenue, La)
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RI bill #H7509 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by replacing the existing definitions of "classified data" and "personal information" with a new, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which includes any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly. It also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain robust, risk-based information security programs that align with industry best practices, and requires that any disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties be governed by written contracts ensuring similar security measures. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of entities that must be notified in the event of a data breach to include the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor, and it increases the penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond existing fines. These changes are intended to strengthen data protection and enhance the response to cybersecurity incidents, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lauren Carson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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RI bill #H7357 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act to enhance protections for sensitive personal information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care. It mandates that entities collecting this data, referred to as "regulated entities" or "small businesses," must obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting it, with certain exceptions for legally permissible purposes like providing requested services or complying with the law. The bill strictly prohibits the sale of this data without explicit consumer permission, requiring a separate authorization for sales that details who will buy the data, for what purpose, and for how long. It grants consumers the right to know what data is being collected, to access it, to request its deletion, and to withdraw consent. The act also imposes data security requirements and restricts the use of geofencing technology around healthcare facilities providing reproductive or gender-affirming services to prevent tracking or data collection. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for individuals to sue for violations and for the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions, treating violations as deceptive trade practices. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act. This act would further protect reproductive and gender-affirming care data. The act would require the holders of such data, with certain exceptions, obtain consent from a consumer before collecting the data. The act would prohibit the sale of the data without the permission of the consumer. The act contains several enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law, including an individual cause of action and authority for the attorney general to bring enforcement of an action. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jason Knight (D)*, Jennifer Boylan (D), Carol McEntee (D), June Speakman (D), Susan Donovan (D), Lauren Carson (D), Grace Diaz (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Tina Spears (D), Katie Kazarian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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VT bill #S0298 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Vermont Voting Rights Act, aims to strengthen voting protections by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or membership in a language minority group, and it will also prevent local racial gerrymandering, which is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to disenfranchise or dilute the voting power of a particular racial group. The legislation introduces language assistance for voters who are limited English proficient, meaning they do not speak English as their primary language and have difficulty understanding or speaking English. It also establishes specific voting assistance methods for individuals over 65 and those with disabilities. To ensure fairness in election administration, the bill prohibits any changes to municipal electoral districts or systems within 60 days before a general election and creates a "pre-clearance" system, requiring municipalities to obtain authorization from the Attorney General's office before implementing such changes, ensuring they do not negatively impact protected classes. Furthermore, it restricts "at-large" districts, where all voters in a municipality elect all representatives, if these districts hinder a protected class's ability to elect candidates of their choice or influence election outcomes. The bill also establishes a Voter Education and Outreach Fund to support voter education initiatives and criminalizes voter intimidation, the spread of false information to registered voters intended to impede their voting, and interference with the voting process. Finally, it proposes to count certain incarcerated individuals by their residential address prior to incarceration for the purpose of reapportioning legislative districts, ensuring that their home communities are represented rather than the location of the correctional facility.
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Bill Summary: This bill will explicitly prohibit discrimination based on race or color or membership in a language minority group. It will prohibit local racial gerrymandering. This bill proposes to create language assistance in voting and elections and voting assistance methods for individuals above 65 years of age and individuals with disabilities. It prohibits municipal electoral changes within 60 days preceding a general election and creates a pre-clearance system where municipalities must first seek authorization from the Attorney General’s office for changes to electoral districts or systems. This bill prohibits at-large districts where these would impair the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election. It creates the Voter Education and Outreach Fund. This bill criminalizes the intimidation of S.298 voters, the communication of false information to registered voters, and interference with voting. It also proposes to count certain offenders by their residential address prior to incarceration for the purpose of periodic reapportionment of districts for the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 18 : Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)*, Becca White (D), Phil Baruth (D), Seth Bongartz (D), Randy Brock (R), Thomas Chittenden (D), Alison Clarkson (D), Ann Cummings (D), Martine Gulick (D), Ruth Hardy (D), Nader Hashim (D), Ginny Lyons (D), Joseph Major (D), Andrew Perchlik (D), Robert Plunkett (D), Tanya Vyhovsky (D), Anne Watson (D), Richard Westman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Government Operations Hearing (14:30:00 3/10/2026 Room 4)
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KS bill #SB431 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Establishing the remote practice of pharmacy, requiring certain conditions for such practice and limiting activities performed under such practice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the framework for the remote practice of pharmacy in Kansas, allowing pharmacies to employ individuals, referred to as "remote workers" (which include pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians), to perform pharmacy duties from locations outside the main pharmacy premises. Key provisions require employing pharmacies to maintain records of remote workers for two years, including their contact information and practice locations, with personally identifiable information kept confidential and subject to expiration in 2031 unless re-enacted. Pharmacies must also ensure remote work areas are free from outside observation, that remote work devices are provided, secured, and capable of maintaining patient data integrity, and that all external communications occur through these secure devices. A comprehensive written policy and procedure manual is mandated, covering remote practice operations, security, patient privacy (prohibiting printing or non-electronic patient information at remote sites), inspection rights, audits, quality improvement, and procedures for remote worker supervision and contact. Specific educational and training requirements are outlined for pharmacy interns and technicians before they can engage in remote practice, and supervising pharmacists must be physically present or continuously observing interns via video and audio for intern hours to count. Importantly, pharmacists practicing remotely are prohibited from handling drugs, packaging, compounding, dispensing, or labeling, while interns and technicians can handle the prescription process and communicate with prescribers, and with supervision, can contact patients for clarification and transfer prescriptions. This remote practice framework does not apply to medical care facility pharmacies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to the practice of pharmacy; allowing a pharmacy to employ certain remote workers to engage in the remote practice of pharmacy; providing for the supervision and duties of remote pharmacy workers.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health and Welfare
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 112-N
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IL bill #SB2906 • Last Action 03/10/2026
TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act, establishes the rights of transportation network drivers (TNDs), individuals who use their own vehicles to provide ride-sharing services through companies like Uber or Lyft, to organize, join unions, and collectively bargain with transportation network companies (TNCs). It defines TNDs and TNCs, outlines unfair labor practices for both parties, and sets up procedures for designating bargaining representatives and resolving disputes through the Illinois Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor. The Act also includes provisions for administrative fees to support TND organizations, mandates that sectoral agreements (collective bargaining agreements) cover specific topics like compensation and benefits, and makes conforming changes to other laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act, to ensure its provisions are implemented effectively.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Mike Halpin (D), Bill Cunningham (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Michael Hastings (D), Christopher Belt (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Paul Faraci (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Labor Committee Hearing (17:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 212)
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CT bill #HB05474 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An Act Concerning Oversight Of Medical Care For Persons Who Are Incarcerated At The Department Of Correction.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Correction to update its plan for providing healthcare services to incarcerated individuals, ensuring adequate mental health staffing, annual physical exams, timely initial health assessments, appropriate housing for those needing medical or mental health care, and access to vaccines. It also mandates that the department report detailed information about medical care, including medication administration delays and adverse outcomes, organized by correctional institution, in an annual report to legislative committees. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new position, the Correction Medical Deputy Ombuds, within the Office of the Correction Ombuds, to oversee efforts to help eligible incarcerated individuals apply for Medicaid before their release from a correctional institution.
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Bill Summary: To (1) require the Department of Correction to update its plan for medical care for persons who are incarcerated and report various information concerning medical care organized by correctional institution in an annual report, and (2) establish the position of Correction Medical Deputy Ombuds to oversee efforts to obtain Medicaid for eligible persons who are incarcerated prior to discharge from a correctional institution.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Lucy Dathan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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MO bill #SB1430 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Modifies and creates new provisions relating to regulation of certain metals
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Missouri law to create comprehensive regulations for metal recycling entities and scrap metal yards, focusing on preventing the sale of stolen metals. The bill establishes new definitions for regulated metals (including copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, catalytic converters, and certain batteries) and requires metal recycling businesses to maintain detailed records of metal purchases. Key provisions include mandating electronic transaction reporting to the state department of revenue within two business days of purchase, requiring sellers to provide photo identification and proof of ownership, and restricting metal purchases to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The legislation also imposes significant penalties for businesses that knowingly purchase stolen metals, including fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and potential license revocation. Additionally, the bill requires metal recycling entities to display prominent notices about identification requirements, maintain transaction records for at least 36 months, and consult a state-provided list of known receivers of stolen property before completing any transaction. These measures are designed to create a more transparent and accountable system for metal recycling and reduce opportunities for selling stolen metals.
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Bill Summary: Modifies and creates new provisions relating to regulation of certain metals
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• Introduced: 12/15/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Henderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Hearing (10:00:00 3/10/2026 SCR 1 - 1st Floor)
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NY bill #S06599 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to modify the provisions for awarding attorney's fees and litigation costs in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) cases. Under the proposed changes, courts may assess reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs against a government agency in two scenarios: first, when the person requesting records has substantially prevailed in their case, and second, when the agency failed to respond to a records request within the legally mandated timeframe. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not limit any existing legal remedies available under the Civil Practice Law and Rules. This modification aims to provide stronger legal protections and incentives for government agencies to promptly and accurately respond to public records requests, while ensuring that individuals who are wrongly denied access to public records can recover their legal expenses. The bill would take effect on the first of September following its enactment.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to permitting assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/18/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Jackson (D)*, Brad Hoylman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/18/2025
• Last Action: Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 611 LOB)
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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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CT bill #HB05476 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An Act Concerning Oversight Of Efforts To Prevent Human Trafficking.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator within the Office of Policy and Management to coordinate state agency efforts to combat human trafficking, develop training curricula on identifying and assisting victims, and create a database and directory of services. It also expands the membership of the Trafficking in Persons Council, which is a group that advises on issues related to human trafficking, to include the new coordinator and other representatives. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all employees of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Court Support Services Division receive training on human trafficking, and it requires the Commissioner of Children and Families to assess the security of placement locations for children in out-of-home care. The Child Advocate will now be required to submit an annual report on the treatment needs and placement stability of children in certain residential facilities, and a temporary task force will be created to implement recommendations for strengthening the state's response to human trafficking. Finally, certain duties of the Commissioner of Children and Families regarding child trafficking will become mandatory rather than discretionary.
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Bill Summary: To establish a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator, add additional members to the Trafficking in Persons Council, require all employees of the Department of Children and Families and the Court Support Services Division to undergo training regarding human trafficking, require the Commissioner of Children and Families to assess the security of placement locations, require the Child Advocate to submit an annual report, establish a temporary task force and make various duties of the Department of Children and Families concerning trafficking mandatory.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Lucy Dathan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3506 • Last Action 03/10/2026
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws protecting crime victims and survivors of sexual assault. It amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act to allow hospitals and healthcare facilities, starting January 1, 2028, to use a TeleSANE system, which is a telecommunications system that enables a qualified medical provider at a distant location to remotely supervise or "precept" a medical forensic examination for sexual assault survivors. The bill also modifies the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to ensure that when law enforcement records of minors are accessed by victims and their attorneys, identifying information about other victims is removed if there are multiple victims, especially in sex offense cases. Additionally, it amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act to require that a victim cannot be excluded from a trial unless a written motion to do so is filed at least 60 days before the trial date. Finally, the bill revises the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act to expand eligibility for the program to include household members of victims and allows participants to reapply for certification for an additional four years, while also clarifying procedures for name changes and certification cancellations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Christopher Belt (D), Mark Walker (D), Sara Feigenholtz (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Laura Murphy (D), Napoleon Harris (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 409)
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VA bill #HB483 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to protect citizens and healthcare stakeholders from high prescription drug costs by conducting affordability reviews of certain drugs. The Board will consist of five appointed members with expertise in healthcare and economics, who must disclose any conflicts of interest. A stakeholder council will also be created to advise the Board. The Board is tasked with identifying drugs that present affordability challenges, considering factors like wholesale acquisition cost, price concessions, therapeutic alternatives, and patient out-of-pocket costs, and may set an "upper payment limit" for these drugs. This limit will apply to state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans and programs, but not to Medicare Part D plans. The Board will meet regularly, provide opportunities for public comment, and report its findings and recommendations annually to the General Assembly, starting in December 2026. Certain provisions of the bill are set to expire unless re-enacted by the 2028 legislative session.
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Bill Summary: Prescription Drug Affordability Board established; drug cost affordability review. Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (the Board) for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. The bill requires the Board to meet in open session at least four times annually, with certain exceptions and requirements enumerated in the bill. Members of the Board are required to disclose any conflicts of interest, as described in the bill. The bill also creates a stakeholder council for the purpose of assisting the Board in making decisions related to drug cost affordability. The bill tasks the Board with conducting affordability reviews of certain prescription drugs that are offered for sale in the Commonwealth. The bill lists factors for the Board to consider that indicate an affordability challenge for the health care system in the Commonwealth or high out-of-pocket costs for patients. The bill also provides that any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board may request an appeal of the Board's decision and that the Attorney General has authority to enforce the provisions of the bill.The bill requires the Board to annually report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, beginning on December 31, 2026. Provisions of the bill apply to state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans and health programs and obligate such policies to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount set by the Board, if applicable, following an affordability review. The bill specifies that Medicare Part D plans are not bound by such decisions of the Board. The bill provides that certain provisions will expire unless reenacted by the 2028 Session of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Karrie Delaney (D)*, Nadarius Clark (D), Ellen McLaughlin (R), Josh Thomas (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D), Elizabeth Guzmán (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Holly Seibold (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Commerce and Labor Hearing (19:00:00 3/9/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building)
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CT bill #SB00397 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning Democracy And Government Accountability.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several provisions aimed at enhancing accountability in law enforcement and government operations. It establishes a new civil right of action allowing individuals to sue for deprivation of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution, with provisions for damages and attorney's fees, and clarifies that this right extends to claims against federal officers and employees, drawing guidance from federal law (42 USC 1983). The bill also expands the Attorney General's authority to investigate and take legal action against practices that violate constitutional rights or interfere with the exercise of those rights, including the ability to seek injunctive relief and damages, and clarifies the Attorney General's role in such matters. Furthermore, it revises the investigation process for peace officer-involved deaths and use of force, defining "peace officer" more broadly and granting the Inspector General unrestricted access to scenes and evidence, while also establishing new guidelines for the use of deadly force by peace officers, emphasizing objective reasonableness and exploring alternatives. The bill also prohibits peace officers from wearing facial coverings or disguises while interacting with the public, with specific exceptions, and makes violations a misdemeanor, while also removing certain immunities for officers who commit specific torts while knowingly violating this provision. Additionally, it restricts peace officers from detaining or arresting individuals for civil offenses within protected areas, state facilities, or municipal facilities unless acting under a judicial warrant, and creates a new framework for reporting and publicly displaying data on immigration enforcement activities within the state to ensure transparency and accountability. Finally, it amends laws regarding comparative certification for police officers from other jurisdictions and clarifies employer liability when peace officers interfere with the public's right to photograph or record them while on duty, removing certain immunities for officers who commit specific torts while interfering with such recordings.
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Bill Summary: To enact statutory provisions providing for the accountable administration and enforcement of law in the state.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Judiciary Committee, Matt Lesser (D), Matt Blumenthal (D), Saud Anwar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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WV bill #HB5381 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to consolidate and modernize West Virginia's energy development policy by significantly restructuring the Office of Energy and its responsibilities. It transfers the Office of Coalfield Community Development into the Office of Energy, eliminating the former's separate reporting requirements and sunset date, and establishes a new "Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026." The bill reorients the Office of Energy to develop a long-term energy strategy that encompasses coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, renewables, hydrogen, and geothermal energy, prioritizing stability, efficiency, innovation, low cost, and energy independence. It also repeals outdated duties, empowers the Office to hold stakeholder meetings and create rules, and integrates elements of the former "Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023" into a new "Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026." The Office will now be responsible for identifying suitable sites for various energy generation projects, developing criteria for "energy-ready communities," and creating a state energy security plan, including conducting biennial energy emergency exercises to assess readiness.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §5B-2A-1, §5B-2A-3, §5B-2A-4, §5B-2A-9, §5B-2A-12, §5B-2F-1, §5B-2F-2, §5B-2F-3, §5B-2F-4, §5B-2H-2, §5B-2J-2, §5B-2N-1, §5B-2N-2, §5B-2N-3, and §5B-2N-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to amend the code by adding new sections, designated §5B-2F-1a, §5B-2F-2a, §5B-2N-1a, §5B-2N-2b, §5B-2N-4a, §5B-2N-5, §5B-2N-6, and to repeal §5B-2A-10, §5B-2A-14, §5B-2F-5, §5B-2O-1, §5B-2O-2, §5B-2O-3, §5B-2O-4, all relating to the consolidation and development of a comprehensive energy development policy and plan under the direction of the West Virginia Office of Energy; transferring the Office of Coalfield Community Development as a program within the Office of Energy; eliminating annual report of the Office of Coalfield Community Development; eliminating the sunset date of the Office of Coalfield Community Development; establishing the Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026; eliminating outdated and misaligned duties of the Office of Energy; repurposing the Office of Energy with developing a long-lasting energy policy that embraces coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, renewable, hydrogen, and geothermal sources of energy that emphasizes stability, efficiency, innovation, stable baseload generation, low cost, independence, and security; eliminating the Office of Energy’s responsibility to develop an energy savings contracting program; empowering the Office of Energy to hold stakeholder meetings to develop a comprehensive energy plan and policy; granting the Office of Energy rulemaking powers; including the Office of Energy in the list of agencies empowered to assist in the growth of the Marcellus gas and natural gas liquid industries; repealing Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023 and merging its elements into the newly created Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026; creating definitions for the act; directing the Office of Energy to develop strategies for developing coal, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable fueled energy; directing the Office of Energy to submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations; authorizing the Office of Energy to identify and designate suitable sites for coal, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, natural gas, renewable, or nuclear electric generation projects; authorizing the Office of Energy to develop and adopt criteria for energy-ready community designations for local governments; directing the Office of Energy to develop a state energy security plan and to conduct energy emergency exercises to access the state’s energy emergency readiness; providing for reporting regarding emergency readiness; and technical cleanup of amended and reenacted sections.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Roger Hanshaw (R)*, Sean Hornbuckle (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting (14:00:00 3/9/2026 208-W)
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ID bill #H0610 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the homestead exemption.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law regarding the homestead tax exemption, which provides a reduction in property taxes for a primary residence. Specifically, it expands the circumstances under which a homestead will not lose its exemption status. The key change is that a homestead will not lose its exemption if the owner, or certain individuals associated with the owner like beneficiaries or partners, is absent due to active military service or a religious mission. A religious mission is defined as service for a religious organization requiring relocation from the homestead with the intent to return. The bill also declares an emergency and provides for retroactive application of these changes to January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO TAXATION; AMENDING SECTION 63-602G, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PRO- VISION REGARDING THE HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Third Reading Calendar (11:00:00 3/9/2026 Senate Floor)
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VA bill #SB85 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms & model operators, interoperability interfaces.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Protection Act, mandates that social media platforms and operators of artificial intelligence (AI) systems must create and maintain "interoperability interfaces," which are essentially standardized ways for different digital services to communicate and share data. Specifically, social media platforms will need to allow users to share their "social graph data" – information about their connections, interactions, and public profiles on the platform – with other social media platforms as the user chooses. Similarly, AI system operators must enable users to share "contextual data" – information about their interactions with the AI, such as prompts and preferences – with other AI systems. To facilitate this, these platforms and operators must use "open protocols," which are publicly available technical standards free of licensing fees, and ensure data sharing is continuous, real-time, and non-discriminatory. While they must disclose information about accessing these interfaces and can establish reasonable fees for high-volume data access, they are not required to share internal trade secrets, proprietary algorithms, or data that cannot be reasonably shared in an open format. The bill also clarifies that data obtained through these interfaces can only be used for safeguarding privacy, delivering requested services, or maintaining interoperability, and any received data must be reasonably secured. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms and operators; interoperability interfaces. Requires social media platforms and operators, defined in the bill, to implement third-party interoperability interfaces to allow users to share social graph data, defined in the bill, and contextual data associated with artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, as the user designates. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House Communications, Technology and Innovation Hearing (10:00:00 3/9/2026 House Committee Room C - 206)
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CT bill #HB05439 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning Civil Immigration Detainers For Persons Who Are Charged With The Commission Of A Class A, B Or C Felony Or A Family Violence Crime.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to allow law enforcement officers to detain individuals for up to forty-eight hours based on a civil immigration detainer, which is a request from federal immigration authorities like ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to hold someone suspected of violating immigration laws or facing removal. This detention is now permitted if the individual has been charged, after a finding of probable cause, with a serious crime, specifically a class A, B, or C felony, or a family violence crime, or if they are identified as a match in the federal Terrorist Screening Database. Previously, such detentions were more restricted, often requiring a judicial warrant or conviction of specific serious offenses. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement can share certain information with federal immigration authorities and allows for interviews under specific circumstances, but it maintains protections for confidential information and requires records of such interactions to be public.
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Bill Summary: To permit law enforcement to detain for a limited period a person charged, after a finding of probable cause, with a class A, B or C felony or a family violence crime for purposes of a civil immigration detainer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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CT bill #HB05449 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning Automated License Plate Reader Systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations for the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, which are devices that capture images of license plates and convert them into computer-readable data, and the data derived from them. Starting October 1, 2026, public and law enforcement agencies can only use these systems for specific purposes, such as weigh station duties or assisting in active criminal investigations, locating missing persons, or recovering stolen vehicles, and cannot use the data to monitor individuals based on protected characteristics like race or sexual orientation, or to investigate activities protected by the First Amendment, or for immigration enforcement or reproductive/gender-affirming healthcare related investigations. All collected ALPR data must be retained for no more than seven days unless it's for a warrant, court order, or highway usage fees, and agencies are prohibited from sharing data except with specific law enforcement entities or individuals requesting their own vehicle data, with strict conditions. The bill also mandates the adoption of a model policy by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council by December 1, 2026, detailing permissible uses, data retention, access, sharing, and oversight, which law enforcement agencies must then implement or adopt a more protective policy by January 1, 2027, with regulations to follow by January 1, 2028. Furthermore, agencies must report their ALPR usage annually, and the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at The University of Connecticut will compile these reports and make recommendations for legislation.
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Bill Summary: To regulate the use of automated license plate reader systems and safeguard data derived from such systems.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Judiciary Committee, Saud Anwar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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ID bill #H0703 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing Idaho law to revise provisions concerning the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and various professional licensing boards. Key changes include updating the powers and duties of boards such as the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, the Board of Architects and Landscape Architects, the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians, and the State Board of Medicine, among others. It also modifies provisions related to disciplinary actions, penalties, and reinstatement intervals for various professions. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to Chapter 26, Title 67, Idaho Code, consolidating powers for division proceedings against licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations, and repeals numerous outdated or redundant sections of existing law across various professional licensing chapters.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING; AMENDING SECTION 36-2107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES LICENSING BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-308, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-707, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1208, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1223, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SAVING CLAUSE AND EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1413, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-1509, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-1728, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES AND REINSTATEMENT IN- TERVALS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT AND TO RENAME THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-2206, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-2305, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2412, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2607, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-2808, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2819, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-2910, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICA- TION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-3003, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-3005, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-3309, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTURITRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4007, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THER- APY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-4311, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LICENSE OR PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND REFUSAL TO RENEW; AMENDING SECTION 54-5006, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5315, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE IDAHO LIQ- UEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-5409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING INJUNCTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5807, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BAR
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Business Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: 14th Order Calendar (11:00:00 3/9/2026 Senate Floor)
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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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CT bill #HB05465 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning The Towing And Storage Of Motor Vehicles.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the regulation and transparency of towing and storing motor vehicles by establishing a publicly accessible electronic portal to track towed vehicles, updating towing and storage rates, creating a Police-Ordered Towing Council to advise on policies and rates, and outlining procedures for the sale of towed vehicles. It also mandates traffic incident management training for towing professionals, establishes a Towing Advisory Council to modernize auction processes, and revises the consumer bill of rights for towing services. Key provisions include requirements for towing services to submit detailed information about towed vehicles to the electronic portal within strict timeframes, the establishment of specific rates for various types of towing and storage, including a new surcharge for electric vehicles, and enhanced consumer protections regarding notification and the sale of vehicles. The bill also clarifies complaint procedures for police-ordered towing and requires wrecker services to provide advance notice of changes to their internal policies or forms.
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Bill Summary: To implement various provisions concerning towing and storing motor vehicles, including an electronic portal to locate towed vehicles, addendums to the rates and charges, the Police-Ordered Towing Council, the sale of towed motor vehicles, traffic incident management training, the Towing Advisory Council and the consumer bill of rights.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Transportation Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Transportation Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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CO bill #HB1110 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Banking
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Adults' Security and Safeguards from Exploitation in Transactions Act" or "ASSET Act," aims to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation by financial institutions like banks and credit unions. If a qualified individual at such an institution reasonably suspects financial exploitation of an "eligible adult" (defined as someone 70 or older, or an adult 18 or older unable to care for themselves or make responsible decisions), they are required to notify local law enforcement or the county adult protective services agency. Additionally, they may notify a third party previously designated by or associated with the eligible adult, taking care not to notify someone suspected of exploitation. The bill also allows financial institutions to delay a "disbursement" (any transaction for a customer) if they reasonably believe it could be financial exploitation. If a delay occurs, the institution must notify all authorized account holders in writing within two business days, explaining the reason for the delay, unless the notified party is suspected of exploitation. The delay can continue until the institution believes exploitation is no longer a risk, law enforcement or adult protective services concludes its investigation, or a court orders the delay lifted, with a maximum delay of 90 days, extendable by another 90 days if an investigation is ongoing. Financial institutions and their employees are granted immunity from liability for actions taken or not taken in good faith under this act. They are also required to provide relevant records to adult protective services and law enforcement investigating suspected exploitation, with these records not being considered public.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates the "Adults' Security and Safeguards from Exploitation in Transactions Act" or the "ASSET Act". The bill requires or authorizes a qualified individual at a bank or credit union (financial institution) to do the following when the individual reasonably suspects that a vulnerable adult (eligible adult) is the victim of financial exploitation: ! The individual or institution must notify appropriate local law enforcement or the county agency handling adult protective services; and ! The individual or institution may notify a third party previously designated by or reasonably associated with the eligible adult. A financial institution or qualified individual may delay a disbursement from an account if the financial institution or qualified individual: ! Reasonably believes that the requested disbursement may result in financial exploitation of an eligible adult; ! Provides written notification of the delay and the reason for the delay to all parties authorized to transact business on the account within 2 business days after the requested disbursement; except that a party who is reasonably believed to have engaged in financial exploitation of the eligible adult need not be so notified; and ! Continues its internal review of the suspected or attempted financial exploitation. The delay may continue until: ! The financial institution or qualified individual reasonably believes that the eligible adult is not subject to financial exploitation; ! Local law enforcement or the county agency handling adult protective services concludes its investigation; or ! A court orders that the delay be removed. A financial institution or qualified individual must make a determination within 90 days after beginning the delay of a disbursement or, if waiting on the investigation of local law enforcement or a county agency handling adult protective services, within 180 days. The disbursement must be made or refused based on the conclusions of the investigation or the expiration of the time. A financial institution and qualified individual are immune from liability arising from the actions or from failing to take the actions authorized in the bill if the act or failure to act was made in good faith. A financial institution must provide access to or copies of records that are relevant to the suspected or attempted financial exploitation of an eligible adult to agencies charged with administering state adult protective services laws and to local law enforcement. The records made available to agencies are not public records, as defined in the "Colorado Open Records Act".
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Sean Camacho (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Marc Catlin (R)*, Jessie Danielson (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House Third Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/9/2026 House Floor)
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KS bill #HB2519 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes permanent certain exceptions to the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), which generally requires public records to be accessible to the public. Specifically, it ensures that information regarding emergency contacts for driver's license holders, records of the state child death review board, certain details related to reinsurance transactions by insurance companies, and records of fulfillment houses shipping alcoholic beverages will remain confidential. It also makes permanent the confidentiality of documents and discussions of elder and dependent adult abuse multidisciplinary teams. These provisions were previously set to expire on July 1, 2026, but this bill removes those expiration dates, making them permanent exceptions to public disclosure. The bill also amends K.S.A. 45-229, which outlines the legislative review process for exceptions to the KORA, to reflect these permanent changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act (KORA); relating to public records; continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure thereof; amending K.S.A. 8-2,158, 40-221b and 41-353 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22a-243, 45-229 and 75-782 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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CO bill #SB104 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Require Key Boxes at Schools
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that by July 1, 2028, every school district, charter school, and nonpublic school in Colorado must install at least one exterior key box meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037 on each school building. These key boxes, to be placed in a location determined after consulting with local law enforcement agencies (such as sheriff's offices or police departments), must contain keys and access codes for law enforcement to enter all buildings and rooms on school grounds. Additionally, the key boxes must include detailed maps of the school grounds, identifying access points to buildings, rooms, stairwells, and hallways, as well as the locations of critical utilities, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), trauma kits, and other emergency aids. The bill also clarifies that the contents of these key boxes are not considered public records under the Colorado Open Records Act, and school employees are protected from civil liability for their installation and use unless they acted with gross negligence or bad faith. Furthermore, money from the school security disbursement program can be used to fund the installation of these key boxes.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires each school district or, for an institute charter school or nonpublic school, the school, to install a key box that contains keys and other access control devices necessary for law enforcement agencies to access each building and room located on the school grounds. The bill permits using school security disbursement program money to install a key box.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Larry Liston (R)*, Marc Snyder (D)*, Chad Clifford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (13:30:00 3/9/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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AZ bill #SB1006 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding campaign finance reports by increasing the threshold for itemizing contributions from in-state individuals. Previously, campaigns had to itemize individual contributions from in-state donors exceeding $100 for an election cycle; this bill raises that threshold to $200. This means that smaller individual contributions from in-state donors, up to $200, will now be aggregated and reported as a lump sum, rather than requiring individual details like the contributor's name, occupation, and employer. The bill also adjusts the aggregate amount for these smaller contributions accordingly, from $100 to $200. This change impacts how campaigns report their financial activities, specifically concerning contributions from individuals within Arizona.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 16-926, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to campaign contributions and expenses.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House Rules (13:00:00 3/9/2026 HHR 4)
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UT bill #HB0545 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Budgetary Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to public funds, primarily by renaming the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund" to the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Account" and making conforming changes throughout the relevant statutes. It also enacts new provisions to create an "Energy Development Infrastructure Fund" as a revolving loan fund to finance infrastructure development supporting nuclear power generation and transmission, and it makes several other technical amendments to various sections of Utah Code concerning budgetary procedures, grant requirements, and the repeal of certain accounts and programs.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to public funds.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Val Peterson (R)*, Jerry Stevenson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0566 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Health Care Transparency Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase transparency within Utah's Medicaid program by requiring the state division to create and maintain an online dashboard by December 31, 2026, that will publicly report detailed financial and service utilization data for each managed care plan, including spending on medical claims, non-benefit services, prescription drugs, and emergency room visits, as well as the number of enrollees receiving care in emergency rooms and those for whom no claims were filed. Managed care organizations (MCOs), which are entities that contract with Medicaid to provide health care, must also submit copies of all data and reports they provide to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to the state division within 30 days of submission, with the division then making this information publicly accessible after redacting protected health information. Furthermore, MCOs and their subcontractors must quarterly identify and document any "improper payments" – which are defined broadly to include payments made in error, for services not rendered, to deceased individuals, or in violation of contracts or laws – conduct a root cause analysis for these issues, repay any owed funds to Medicaid, and develop corrective action plans, with reports on these findings to be published online unless they interfere with an ongoing investigation. The bill also mandates that MCO contracts include provisions for compliance with these transparency requirements, subject to sanctions, and establishes a five-year ban from new contracts for MCOs terminated from the Medicaid program due to sanctions, unless they can demonstrate corrective actions. Finally, the bill requires the division to annually publish a report summarizing MCO financial performance and service utilization, which will be submitted to legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses transparency in the Medicaid program.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Katy Hall (R)*, Chris Wilson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #SB0225 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Public Corporation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the State Fair Park Authority, primarily by updating definitions and procedures. Key changes include expanding the definition of "distribution center" to include facilities like rail, intermodal, customs clearance, and foreign trade zones, and introducing a definition for "GIS boundary file" which is a digital format for geographic data. The bill also clarifies how boundaries of project areas can be adjusted, allowing for minor administrative adjustments and specifying that boundary adjustments for the UIPA's jurisdictional land must be recorded. Additionally, it updates language regarding the preparation and content of project area plans, allowing for more flexible boundary descriptions and clarifying the process for challenging these plans. For the State Fair Park Authority, the bill makes minor adjustments to procurement exceptions and clarifies the process for acquiring new land and entering into agreements with municipalities for increased services. The bill also specifies an effective date, either May 6, 2026, or upon earlier legislative approval.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority and the State Fair Park Authority.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jerry Stevenson (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0325 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Government Records Classification Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Utah law regarding the classification and disclosure of government records, primarily by amending Section 63G-2-301, which defines public records. Key changes include removing the provision that made documentation of compensation paid to contractors or private providers a public record, and instead, it now specifies that records documenting a governmental entity's receipt or expenditure of funds, including compensation paid to contractors, vendors, or private providers, are public. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain records related to tax exemptions, deferrals, abatements, or relief are considered private, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to the classification of certain government records.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0059 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Identification Verification Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws related to identification verification, primarily focusing on the sale and purchase of alcoholic beverages and the designation of individuals as "interdicted persons." Key changes include requiring applicable licensees (bars, taverns, restaurants, etc.) to verify proof of age for individuals who appear 35 years old or younger before admitting them or selling them alcohol, and establishing an electronic verification program for such proof of age. It also mandates that state stores and package agencies (retailers of alcohol) require proof of age before selling any alcoholic product and, if a Utah driver's license or ID card is presented, verify that the individual is not an interdicted person. Furthermore, the bill clarifies penalties and procedures for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including the designation of offenders as interdicted persons and the surrender of their Utah driver's licenses or identification cards, and updates provisions for identifying interdicted persons on driver's licenses and identification cards.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to identification verification.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Evan Vickers (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Jill Koford (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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AZ bill #HB2960 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Veterans' court fund; grant program
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Veterans' Specialty Court Grant Program, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, to help municipalities and counties create or improve veterans' courts, which are designed to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of justice-involved veterans by addressing issues like PTSD, TBI, anger management, domestic violence, and substance abuse through individualized treatment plans and collaboration with various agencies. A dedicated Veterans' Treatment Court Fund, funded by legislative appropriations, will provide grants to these programs for administrative costs, including personnel. The bill also mandates that the Department of Corrections identify incarcerated individuals who are veterans and have an anticipated release within ninety days, and share this confidential information with the Department of Veterans' Services to assist them with benefits counseling and eligibility determination before and after release. Both the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Corrections, in coordination with the Department of Veterans' Services, are required to submit annual reports detailing program implementation, participant data, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-119.06; amending title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1610.04; relating to VETERANS' SERVICES.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 14 : Stacey Travers (D)*, Leo Biasiucci (R), Gail Griffin (R), Chris Lopez (R), Aaron Márquez (D), David Marshall Sr. (R), Teresa Martinez (R), Julie Willoughby (R), Justin Wilmeth (R), Hildy Angius (R), Tim Dunn (R), Mark Finchem (R), David Gowan (R), Kevin Payne (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: House COW 03/05 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper - House COW 03/05 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper
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UT bill #HB0507 • Last Action 03/07/2026
State Coordination of Regional and Local Economic Development Projects Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law related to economic development, primarily by establishing new provisions for "regionally significant development zones" and modifying existing rules for "home ownership promotion zones" and other development incentives. Key changes include allowing municipalities and counties to create home ownership promotion zones before January 1, 2028, and clarifying the conditions under which political subdivisions can provide incentives to "large load data centers" (defined as customers with significant energy consumption, often including data centers) by limiting these incentives to specific zones or revenue sources. The bill also introduces new regulations for "regionally significant development zones," which can be created by municipalities or counties to promote transit-oriented development, affordable housing, or economic growth, and allows these zones to utilize tax increment financing, with specific rules for how revenue is collected and used, including contributions to a "State Reinvestment Restricted Account." Additionally, it introduces a county energy excise tax on "high-impact consumers" (like large load customers and qualifying data centers) and makes various adjustments to definitions and procedures within economic development financing districts and reinvestment zones, including setting deadlines for proposing new zones and clarifying the powers and limitations of public infrastructure districts.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses local and regional economic development projects and related provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0361 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Elections Provisions Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various election laws, primarily focusing on updating and clarifying notice requirements for elections at the state, county, municipal, and special district levels. It introduces new sections detailing specific notice procedures for regular primary and general elections, as well as municipal elections, including requirements for publishing information about offices to be filled, candidate filing periods, and election cancellations. The bill also refines rules regarding candidate name variations on ballots, the process for filling midterm vacancies in the Legislature, and the handling of election materials and returns. Additionally, it makes changes to the residency requirements for municipal officers and clarifies procedures for special district elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0407 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Public Education Information System
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning public education information systems, primarily by establishing new requirements for student information systems and how local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, manage and exchange student data. Key provisions include mandating that by July 1, 2031, all LEAs must use a student information system that meets specific "compliance requirements" set by the state board, which cover data standards, integration, privacy, and security. The bill also introduces an "authorized interoperable data exchange framework" as a method for LEAs to exchange data with state systems, aiming to improve data flow and reduce the need for LEAs to manage separate platforms. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for capturing and reporting school safety data, establishes a voluntary vendor certification program for student information systems, and sets a phased implementation schedule for these new requirements, with full compliance expected by July 1, 2031. The bill also includes provisions for financial assistance to LEAs to help them meet these new system requirements and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including potential withholding of funds, for non-compliant LEAs. Finally, it updates requirements for student data protection governance and the responsibilities of student data managers to align with these new system mandates.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to student information systems for local education agencies.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt MacPherson (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules in Senate Rules Committee
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UT bill #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 #HB0540 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase transparency in the judicial system by amending laws related to public access to court records and judicial financial disclosures. It establishes definitions for terms like "court," "court proceeding," and "court record" to clarify what information is covered. The bill mandates that court proceedings generally be public and requires notice when electronic recording is used. It also introduces provisions for audio recordings of public court proceedings, allowing individuals to request them, and requires the creation of a single website for the public to search and access all public court records, with specific search criteria and secure remote access. Furthermore, judicial officers, such as judges and court commissioners, will be required to submit annual financial disclosures, which will be posted online for public access. The bill also adjusts various court filing fees and clarifies how these fees are collected and allocated.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses public access to court records and proceedings and judicial financial disclosures.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Logan Monson (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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GA bill #SB482 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; persons requesting booking photographs to provide the first and last names of the individuals in the photographs; require
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires individuals requesting booking photographs or law enforcement videos from law enforcement agencies to provide the first and last names of the person in the photograph or video, and to submit a notarized statement confirming the request complies with existing law, with penalties for false statements; it also mandates that such requests, unless made by the person depicted or their representative, must be made in person and as separate requests for each item, while requests by the depicted person or their representative must be in writing; furthermore, the bill clarifies that the release of booking photographs and law enforcement videos is only permissible according to the new requirements, and it introduces a provision for the public disclosure of settlement agreements related to unlawful employment practices against the General Assembly, with the claimant's identity redacted, and this provision will apply retroactively.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Titles 35 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies and state government, respectively, so as to require persons requesting booking photographs or law enforcement videos to provide the first and last names of the individuals in such photographs or videos; to require requests for booking photographs or law enforcement videos to be made as separate requests; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the public disclosure of certain records of the General Assembly; to provide for application; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Brian Strickland (R)*, Randy Robertson (R)*, Timothy Bearden (R)*, Blake Tillery (R)*, Tonya Anderson (D)*, Kenya Wicks (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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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 #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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GA bill #HB812 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Buildings and housing; revise process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline and modernize the process for obtaining building permits and approvals in Georgia by requiring local governments to provide real-time online updates on the status of permit applications, making this information publicly accessible without charge. It also introduces provisions for private professional providers, such as licensed engineers and architects, to conduct plan reviews and inspections, which can reduce permit fees by 50% and expedite the process, with their approved inspection reports being automatically accepted by local authorities unless deficiencies are noted within a specific timeframe. Furthermore, the bill mandates that local authorities must provide written reasons for denying or not accepting permit applications, citing specific regulatory requirements, and establishes clearer timelines for permit reviews and resubmissions, particularly for land-disturbing activities and erosion control plans.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 and Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes and control of soil erosion and sedimentation, respectively, so as to require that certain local governments establish and maintain publicly accessible websites posting real-time status updates relating to building permit applications; to provide for an optional records management system managed by a third party; to provide for construction; to revise regulatory requirements for building plans, permits, and applications; to allow for greater involvement of private professional providers in the review of plans, permits, and applications; to provide for automatic approval of approved inspection reports; to provide for required qualifications of private professional providers; to require that each local issuing authority publish a list of materials required for permit applications; to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/21/2025
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Cheokas (R)*, Trey Rhodes (R)*, Noel Williams (R)*, Rick Jasperse (R)*, Clint Crowe (R)*, Will Wade (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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WA bill #SB6210 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Concerning the health plan certification process.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve access to and affordability of health insurance plans offered through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which is a marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase health coverage. The bill allows the Exchange to establish additional criteria, called "market factor certification criteria," beyond the basic requirements of the Affordable Care Act, to evaluate health plans. These new criteria will focus on factors like cost-sharing, covered benefits, premiums, prescription drug coverage, provider networks, and quality to ensure plans are meaningful and diverse for consumers. The bill also clarifies the roles of the Exchange and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, with the Commissioner retaining responsibility for reviewing rate increases and network adequacy, while the Exchange gains authority to assess market factors. Importantly, any information submitted by health carriers to the Exchange for these new certification criteria will be kept confidential. Additionally, the bill mandates collaboration between the Exchange and the Commissioner to address counties with limited carrier options, working with carriers and hospitals to encourage more plan offerings.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to safeguarding access and affordability for 2 exchange customers through the health plan certification process; 3 amending RCW 43.71.020 and 43.71.065; adding new sections to chapter 4 43.71 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; and creating a 5 new section. 6
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Marshall 6210-S.E AMH MARS WEIK 144
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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 #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 #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 #HB0551 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Government Records Access Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to government records access by introducing a new definition for "subject of a record request" to include individuals named in or directly involved in the creation of a requested record, and clarifies that such individuals cannot participate in the governmental entity's review or response to the request. It also amends the process for responding to record requests by requiring governmental entities to notify requesters within five business days if their request for expedited processing is denied because it doesn't benefit the public, and explicitly states that the subject of a record request cannot participate in the review or response process. Furthermore, the bill adds a provision that individuals who authored, signed, or were directly involved in creating a record cannot make the final decision on its classification, and this also applies if the classification occurs after a request is made, preventing the subject of the request from making that final decision. Finally, it requires political subdivisions to prohibit individuals who are the subject of a record request from participating in the review, response, or appeal process related to that request.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to government records access.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #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 #SB0034 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Education Revisions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's public education laws, including clarifying the definition of "general control and supervision" for the state board of education to mean directing and managing all aspects of the public education system, and updating requirements for the State Superintendent's Annual Report to include more detailed data on school operations, finances, and student outcomes. It also modifies how the superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is appointed, shifting this responsibility to the state superintendent with the state board's approval, and renames the "Catalyst Center Grant Program" to the "Applied Professional Education Experience Grant Program" (APEX), expanding its scope to focus on replicating professional environments and workplace practices for students, and increasing the allocated funding for this program within the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. Additionally, the bill refines the "Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program" to support individuals in becoming licensed teachers, school counselors, psychologists, or social workers, and enhances school safety measures by updating requirements for school safety needs assessments and personnel, including the roles of school safety and security specialists and directors. Finally, it amends provisions related to youth suicide prevention programs, ensuring minimum funding per school, and clarifies the effective dates for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions and programs regarding the operation of the public education system.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 73
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0505 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Vehicle Tax and Fee Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to reclassify and reorganize vehicle taxes and fees, with most changes taking effect on January 1, 2027. Key provisions include renaming "fees" to "vehicle taxes and fees" in numerous places, consolidating the collection and disposition of various vehicle-related taxes and fees into specific funds like the Transportation Fund and the Motor Vehicle Division Restricted Account, and adjusting how certain fees are allocated, such as a portion of the vehicle weight tax going to the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to vehicle registration, license plates, and the collection of taxes and fees, including provisions for emergency fee collection and the creation of new restricted accounts for the Motor Vehicle Division. Additionally, it modifies existing laws concerning vehicle registration periods, emissions inspections, and the collection of fees for services like personalized license plates and special group plates, while also repealing several outdated fee and account provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reclassifies certain taxes and fees and reorganizes vehicle tax and fee provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Norm Thurston (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0031 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Education Agency Financial Reporting
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to enhance financial reporting for local education agencies, which are defined as school districts or charter schools, by requiring the State Auditor to establish and maintain a list of "common naming conventions" – standardized job titles and classifications – for payroll and compensation data. Local education agencies must then use these common naming conventions when reporting their employee payroll and compensation data, including benefits, to the State Auditor for inclusion on the Utah Public Finance Website. The bill also clarifies that "public financial information" does not include payments made by a third-party contractor or vendor to their own employees for services provided to a local education agency, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the Utah Public Finance Website and financial reporting for education.
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• Introduced: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Walter (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0008 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations," supplements or adjusts funding for state government operations and higher education institutions for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. It details specific appropriations for various state agencies, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, and departments related to economic development, natural resources, and social services, as well as for Utah's technical colleges and universities. The bill also outlines appropriations for expendable funds, business-like activities (proprietary funds and internal service funds), and transfers between restricted funds and accounts, all in accordance with the Budgetary Procedures Act (Title 63J, Chapter 1 of the Utah Code). The appropriations are categorized by fiscal year and by the type of fund or activity they support.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sandall (R)*, Walt Brooks (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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 #HB0044 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Security Personnel Standards
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "School Security Personnel Standards," amends existing Utah law to enhance school safety by refining requirements for various safety-related personnel and cybersecurity measures. Key provisions include clarifying the duties and authority of "special function officers," who are sworn peace officers performing specialized roles, by allowing them to respond to observed situations and perform collateral duties for public safety pending the arrival of local law enforcement. It also strengthens the responsibilities of county security chiefs in coordinating school security training and assessments, and allows them to designate qualified entities to administer these trainings. The bill further modifies the "School Guardian Program," which allows trained school employees to carry firearms for defense, by detailing firearm storage and carrying requirements, and clarifies the training and responsibilities of "school employees" participating in the "Educator-Protector Program," which incentivizes responsible firearm carriage by school staff. Additionally, the bill introduces new cybersecurity standards for local education agencies (LEAs), requiring them to comply with minimum cybersecurity standards established by the Cybersecurity Commission and to report data breaches to the Utah Cyber Center, with coordination efforts involving the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN). It also updates requirements for school visitor management protocols, ensuring controlled access points, visitor sign-in/sign-out processes, and training for school personnel. Finally, the bill mandates that panic alert devices be provided to teachers and other designated school safety personnel, and that security camera systems and universal access key boxes be accessible to emergency responders.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides amendments to school safety standards regarding requirements for various safety related personnel.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 11 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 75
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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WA bill #SB6002 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Concerning driver privacy protections.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems, which are technologies that convert images of license plates into computer-readable data, by government agencies in Washington state, aiming to balance public safety with individual privacy rights. The bill defines key terms such as "agency" (any state or local government entity), "audit trail" (records of how the ALPR system is used and accessed), and "ALPR system" itself, while excluding certain traffic safety and photo toll cameras. It makes it unlawful for agencies to use ALPR systems or their data except for specific authorized purposes, such as law enforcement comparing captured data against watch lists for stolen vehicles, missing persons, or individuals with felony warrants, or for parking enforcement and traffic studies by transportation agencies. The bill strictly prohibits using ALPRs for immigration enforcement, tracking constitutionally protected activities, or collecting data at sensitive locations like healthcare facilities, schools, or places of worship. Agencies must register their ALPR systems with the Attorney General, and data collected must generally be retained for no more than 21 days, with specific exceptions for ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. The bill also prohibits the disclosure or sale of ALPR data, requires vendors to implement technical controls to prevent unauthorized sharing, and mandates that ALPR vendors obtain agency consent for any system changes. Furthermore, it requires agencies to maintain audit trails of system access for five years, conduct annual internal audits, and develop policies for ALPR use, with the Attorney General providing model policies. Violations can lead to criminal penalties, including gross misdemeanor charges, and individuals harmed by violations may bring civil actions for damages.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to driver privacy protections and automated 2 license plate reader systems; adding a new chapter to Title 10 RCW; 3 prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency. 4
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Yasmin Trudeau (D)*, Jeff Holy (R), Emily Alvarado (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Mike Chapman (D), Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Claudia Kauffman (D), Liz Lovelett (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Sharon Shewmake (D), Vandana Slatter (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 108
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Thomas 6002-S.E AMH THOM BAKY 514
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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 #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 #HB0261 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Electronic Information Privacy Act Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act by introducing a new definition for "subscriber record," which encompasses various types of information held by providers of electronic communication or remote computing services that reveal a subscriber's or customer's identity, contact details, service usage, payment methods, and other identifying information. It clarifies that law enforcement agencies generally require a search warrant based on probable cause to obtain, copy, or use electronic information, including location data, stored data, or transmitted data from electronic devices, or electronic information sent to service providers, with specific exceptions for emergencies, stolen devices, or informed consent, and also outlines procedures for delayed notification to individuals when a warrant is executed. Furthermore, the bill establishes that information obtained in violation of these provisions will be excluded as evidence, similar to violations of the Fourth Amendment, and introduces new exceptions allowing law enforcement to access electronic information without adhering to the chapter's requirements if obtained legally from other jurisdictions or through specific interagency agreements, and also permits access to publicly available data from third-party aggregators.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jason Kyle (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0460 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Candidate Nomination Procedures Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah election law to redefine how political parties nominate candidates, distinguishing between "primary nominating parties" that use a signature-gathering and primary election process, and "convention nominating parties" that use other methods and do not participate in the regular primary election. It also adjusts deadlines for candidate filings and petition signatures, clarifies procedures for filling midterm vacancies in legislative and congressional offices, and makes various technical changes to election statutes, including updating definitions and references within the code.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to nominating candidates for elective office and placing candidates on a ballot.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0481 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various transportation-related laws, including updating definitions and provisions for license plates, establishing a design review board for license plates and identification cards, and contracting for license plate design services. It also repeals the clean vehicle program, adjusts the distribution frequency for road funding for class B and class C roads, and amends how local transportation corridor preservation funds are administered. Additionally, the bill makes changes related to commuter rail facilities, license plate fees, special group license plates, and the road usage charge program for alternative fuel vehicles.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends license plate provisions, repeals the clean vehicle program, amends distribution frequency for class B and class C road funding, and amends provisions related to local corridor preservation fund administration.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #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 #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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UT bill #HB0450 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Data Privacy Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah laws concerning government data privacy and records management by introducing new provisions and modifying current ones. Key changes include requiring the redaction of phone numbers and street addresses from certain required reports before public disclosure, establishing a "chief privacy officer" role, and redefining the responsibilities of the Utah Privacy Commission and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. It also updates definitions related to personal data, data breaches, and high-risk processing activities, and clarifies requirements for governmental entities regarding data privacy programs, training, and reporting. The bill also revises procedures for data breach notifications, introduces a technology transparency study, and renumbers and amends sections related to private information for at-risk government employees and data privacy ombudspersons. Furthermore, it modifies the process for handling data privacy complaints and updates provisions within the Government Records Access and Management Act, including those related to public records, private records, and the use of controlled or private records. The bill also adjusts timelines for compliance and reporting, and clarifies the scope of liability for governmental entities and their employees regarding data disclosures.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Government Data Privacy Act and the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Shallenberger (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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IL bill #SB3634 • Last Action 03/06/2026
REAL ESTATE-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily affecting the Department of Transportation (IDOT) and real estate appraisers. It modifies the State Finance Act to adjust the signature requirement for construction contracts procured by IDOT, increasing the threshold from $250,000 to $750,000 per fiscal year for contracts, renewals, and master contract orders, and for amendments that increase a contract's value by that amount. The Public Contract Fraud Act is amended to allow IDOT to proceed with bidding or awarding contracts and construction activities once it meets specific federal requirements, though full compliance with land title acquisition rules is still required before expending funds on construction or acquiring parcels outstanding at the time of conditional certification. The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 sees numerous amendments, including defining "waiver valuation" as a valuation prepared under federal relocation assistance laws that is not an appraisal, and outlining specific circumstances and individuals who can perform these valuations for IDOT and other entities without needing a full appraiser's license, with updated monetary limits for these valuations. It also makes changes related to disciplinary actions, citations, discrimination, investigations, and the composition and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Finally, the Illinois Highway Code is amended to clarify that IDOT can acquire both public and private property for highway purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the State Finance Act. In provisions concerning vouchers, provides that the signature requirement for construction contracts procured by the Department of Transportation shall apply to contracts, contract renewals, and orders against a master contract in the amount of $750,000 or more in a fiscal year and to any contract amendment or change to an existing contract that increases the value of the contract to or by $750,000 or more in a fiscal year. Amends the Public Contract Fraud Act. In provisions concerning spending money without obtaining title to land, provides that the Department of Transportation may proceed with bidding or awarding a contract or any construction activities once it has complied with specified federal requirements. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning: waiver valuations; endorsement; grounds for disciplinary action; citations; discrimination; investigation, notice, and hearing; and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. In provisions allowing the Department of Transportation to acquire an interest in land, rights, or other property for specified road construction purposes, specifies that the property may be public or private property. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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UT bill #SB0102 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Animal Control First Responder Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to include animal control officers as "first responders" in various contexts. Specifically, it allows animal control officers to be recognized as first responders who can voluntarily refer individuals to substance use and mental health services, and grants them immunity from liability for these actions, similar to other first responders. It also expands the definition of "first responder" to include animal control officers in provisions related to workers' compensation, the issuance of driver's licenses with special identification symbols for individuals with invisible conditions, the First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program, and the Good Samaritan Law, which provides immunity for individuals rendering emergency care. The bill also makes a minor correction to the definition of "child" in the Good Samaritan Law and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to animal control officers.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Plumb (D)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #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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IL bill #SB2875 • Last Action 03/06/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle the personal data of Illinois residents. It applies to companies that do business in Illinois or offer products/services to Illinois residents and meet certain thresholds, such as processing the personal data of 100,000 or more consumers annually or deriving over 25% of their gross revenue from selling personal data while processing data for 25,000 or more consumers. "Personal data" is defined as any information linked to an identifiable person, excluding de-identified or publicly available information. The Act requires companies (called "controllers") to protect consumer data security and notify individuals of any data breaches. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data, obtain a list of third parties their data has been shared with, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, or profiling that leads to significant decisions about them. An appeal process is created for consumers to challenge a company's decisions regarding their data rights. The bill exempts government entities, federally recognized tribes, certain non-profits, and data already covered by federal laws, and it will be enforced by the Attorney General.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal data of 100,000 consumers or more, excluding personal data controlled or processed solely for the purpose of completing a payment transaction; or derives over 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and processes or controls personal data of 25,000 consumers or more. "Personal data" means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable natural person but does not include deidentified data or publicly available information. Requires a controller who, alone or jointly with others, to consider the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in protecting the security of consumers while processing personal data and in notifying consumers of a breach of the security of the system. Authorizes rights to consumers under the Act to include, but not be limited to, the right to access their personal data, obtain a list of third parties to whom their data has been disclosed, request corrections to inaccurate data, and question the profiling of their information. Creates an appeal process for a consumer to gather more information on the actions of a covered entity. Exempts the State, a political subdivision of the State, and units of local government, a federally recognized Indian tribe, nonprofits established to prevent insurance fraud, and data already covered by federal law. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability provision.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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GA bill #SB447 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; denial or nonacceptance of permits; revise provisions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline and clarify the process for obtaining permits, particularly those related to soil erosion and sedimentation control, by requiring local authorities to be more transparent and timely in their decisions. It defines a "completed application" as one containing all necessary information for a decision, mandates that local issuing authorities clearly state the criteria for permit approval, and sets a 45-day deadline for issuing or denying permits after a completed application is filed, with a shorter 14-day deadline for resubmitted applications. If a permit is not acted upon within these timeframes, it will be automatically approved, and any fees paid will be refunded. Additionally, local authorities must provide rejected applicants with a written list of specific reasons for denial, supported by documentation, and cannot deny permits for reasons not authorized by law. The bill also introduces requirements for counties and municipalities to provide real-time, publicly accessible online information about the status of building permit applications, including details like application number, submission date, property address, permit type, current status, and reasons for denial, starting in 2027. Importantly, if a local authority needs a state agency to review part of an application, the time clock for the local authority's decision is paused (tolled) during that external review.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for automatic approval of permits after a period of time; to provide for refunding of fees; to toll such timing requirements in certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide general provisions for counties and municipalities regarding the acceptance, denial, or nonacceptance of certain permits; to require unambiguous criteria for approval of permits; to require completed applications; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for refunding of fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for access to real-time status information relative to building permit application status; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Clint Dixon (R)*, Shawn Still (R)*, Jason Anavitarte (R)*, Russ Goodman (R)*, Drew Echols (R)*, Carden Summers (R)*, Bill Cowsert (R)*, Larry Walker (R)*, Sam Watson (R)*, Rick Williams (R)*, Chuck Payne (R)*, Ben Watson (R)*, Jason T. Dickerson (R)*, Frank Ginn (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House Second Readers
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WA bill #SB6246 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to refine how emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, which are industries that produce significant emissions and face competition from regions with less stringent environmental regulations, receive allowances for their greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it clarifies that the classification of EITE facilities will be based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expands the types of facilities eligible for these allowances beyond just manufacturing businesses to include any facility meeting the criteria. The bill also adjusts the methodology for calculating these free allowances, including provisions for benchmark reductions over time and options for facilities to use either a carbon intensity or mass-based approach, with specific considerations for certain industries like aerospace. Furthermore, it mandates the development of recommendations for future allowance allocation schedules beyond 2034, focusing on mitigating emissions leakage and aligning with statewide emissions goals, and introduces new reporting requirements for EITE facilities to assess feasible emission reduction measures and their associated costs, aiming to inform future policy development.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; and amending RCW 3 70A.65.110. 4
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, Sharon Shewmake (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3.
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GA bill #HB289 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Courts; remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; provide
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes provisions for remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations, which allow notaries to perform notarizations for individuals who are not physically present using communication technology. It defines key terms such as "communication technology," "credential analysis," and "identity proofing" to ensure secure and verifiable remote notarizations. The bill also outlines requirements for remote online notaries, including completing a course and passing an exam, and specifies that the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority will adopt standards for these remote notarizations, considering national guidelines. Additionally, it addresses the electronic execution of documents, revises standards for recording real estate transactions, and clarifies that recordings of remote online notarization processes will not be subject to public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise the powers of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for requirements for remote online notaries public and remote online notarization; to provide that the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority may adopt certain standards for remote online notarization; to provide for application and appointment as a remote online notary public; to provide requirements for electronic journaling; to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records, respectively, so as to provide for an unfair or deceptive practice in consumer transactions in the recording of certain residential real estate documents; to revise recordation standards for deeds and other real property transactions requiring an official and an unofficial witness; to provide for the electronic execution of instruments, documents, deeds, and real estate documents; to provide that certain records of remote online H. B. 289 (SUB) notarization processes shall not be subject to public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Joseph Gullett (R)*, Chuck Efstration (R)*, Bruce Williamson (R)*, Todd Jones (R)*, Scott Holcomb (D)*, Stacey Evans (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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UT bill #HB0405 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Purchasing Reserve Funding
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies state purchasing provisions by creating a new "State Purchasing Reserve Restricted Account" which will be funded by a 0.5% administrative fee on certain state cooperative procurements and the appreciated value of its investments. This account will be invested by the state treasurer in precious metals, and funds can be appropriated by the Legislature for public entities' procurement needs, specifically when inflation (measured by the Chained Consumer Price Index) is significantly high, to ensure the continuity of goods and services. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this new account is exempt from certain state investment laws, and it expands the types of entities the chief procurement officer can enter into cooperative procurement contracts with, including government entities outside of the state.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to state purchasing.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, John Johnson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0073 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Online Age Verification Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to protect minors from online content deemed harmful to them by requiring commercial entities that publish or distribute such material to implement reasonable age verification methods, with specific definitions for "material harmful to minors" and "covered entity" (a business required to perform age verification). It establishes an excise tax of 2% on "covered transactions," which are payments for access to digital content or gaming services from these entities, with the revenue generated to be deposited into a "Minor Mental Health Restricted Account" (90%) and a "Minor Online Safety Restricted Account" (10%). The bill also grants the Division of Consumer Protection enforcement powers, including imposing administrative fines and bringing court actions, and creates a safe harbor for entities that use age verification methods meeting division-established standards. The Division of Consumer Protection will also receive funding from the Minor Online Safety Restricted Account for enforcement activities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts provisions related to online providers of content harmful to minors.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Musselman (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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ID bill #H0843 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Amends existing law to eliminate proration of the homestead property tax exemption.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law to eliminate the proration of the homestead property tax exemption, meaning that homeowners will no longer have their property tax exemption reduced if their eligibility status changes during the tax year. The homestead exemption, which exempts a portion of the market value of a primary residence from property taxes, will now be fully effective as of January 1 of the tax year if an application is submitted and approved, and it must be applied for by the end of the county's normal business hours on the last business day of the year. The bill also includes provisions for retroactive application to January 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO TAXATION; AMENDING SECTION 63-602G, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVI- SIONS REGARDING THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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UT bill #HB0475 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Development Planning and Coordination Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law, primarily to rename the "Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity" to the "Governor's Office of Economic Development" (GOED) and to make conforming changes related to this renaming. It also makes several other amendments, including clarifying participation in meetings with tribal leaders, establishing a Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, modifying requirements for station area plans, and updating various provisions related to economic development programs, tax credits, and the powers and responsibilities of the GOED. The bill also enacts new sections related to the Economic Development Council and its duties, and makes technical changes to various statutes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses economic development planning and programs within the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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 #SB0147 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to restructure and clarify the operations of the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services (OIGMS), an entity responsible for overseeing the state's Medicaid program to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Key provisions include formally establishing the OIGMS within the Department of Government Operations, defining its inspector general's qualifications and duties, and outlining the office's powers to audit, investigate, and recover improperly spent Medicaid funds. The bill also introduces an OIGMS Advisory Board to improve coordination and provide recommendations, and clarifies definitions related to Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. Furthermore, it establishes specific procedures for claim reviews, the use of extrapolation in audits, and the process for placing holds on potentially fraudulent claims, while also ensuring access to necessary records for the OIGMS. The bill also includes provisions for reporting OIGMS activities to legislative committees and the governor, and sets a repeal date for certain advisory board functions and reporting requirements in 2029.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses oversight of the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Luz Escamilla (D)*, Norm Thurston (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0389 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Cannabis Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's cannabis laws, primarily focusing on definitions, licensing, and operational requirements for both industrial hemp and medical cannabis. Key changes include the addition of "hazardous waste laws" to definitions, requiring cannabinoid processors and industrial hemp retailers to dispose of waste according to these laws, and allowing cannabis processing facilities licensed under medical cannabis laws to produce cannabinoid products without a separate industrial hemp license. It also clarifies age restrictions for purchasing cannabinoid products containing THC or THC analogs, mandates checking identification to ensure purchasers are at least 21 years old, and updates various definitions and cross-references within the statutes to reflect the reorganization of state agencies and their responsibilities related to cannabis. The bill also revises provisions related to the licensing board, the Qualified Production Enterprise Fund, and the Compassionate Use Board, and includes coordination clauses for potential conflicts with other bills.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to cannabis.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Dailey-Provost (D)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0095 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Speaking Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a system for assessing and managing security risks for public events at institutions of higher education (institutions) in Utah. It requires institutions to conduct a risk assessment for any public event featuring an outside speaker, consulting with the Department of Public Safety and campus police. This assessment, which must be content-neutral and completed within 10 business days of a request, evaluates factors like credible threats, past event issues, attendance size, venue security, and resource needs to assign a "threat level" from 1 (minimal risk) to 5 (severe risk). Based on the assigned threat level, specific security measures, ranging from standard campus police presence for Level 1 events to multi-agency coordination and advanced threat monitoring for Level 5 events, will be implemented. The bill also mandates that sponsoring entities obtain varying levels of general liability insurance based on the threat level, with higher levels requiring additional special event insurance. Furthermore, sponsoring entities may be charged security fees, with amounts escalating with the threat level, though institutions have the discretion to waive or reduce these fees under certain circumstances. The bill also amends existing law to protect certain records related to these risk assessments and security plans from public disclosure, while still allowing for the release of the assigned threat level, general security measures, and estimated costs. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes risk assessment and security requirements for public events at an institution of higher education (institutions).
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kathleen Riebe (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0101 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Specialized Product Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to update regulations and taxes concerning "specialized products," which now encompass both cannabinoid products (containing naturally occurring cannabinoids but excluding medical cannabis) and kratom products. Key changes include allowing the Department of Agriculture and Food to set registration fees for cannabinoid products until January 1, 2029, and for kratom products until January 1, 2029, while also establishing administrative fines of up to $5,000 for selling unregistered specialized products. The bill also renames the "Cannabinoid Licensing and Tax Act" to the "Specialized Product Licensing and Tax Act," standardizes the definition of a "specialized product" to include both cannabinoid and kratom products, and imposes a 5.3% sales tax on specialized products, with retailers generally responsible for collecting this tax from consumers, though out-of-state retailers may elect not to collect it under specific conditions. Furthermore, the bill clarifies licensing requirements for retailers selling specialized products, now requiring a "fixed location" license with a $50 fee, and designates that revenue generated from the specialized product tax and associated fines will be deposited into the "Specialized Product Proceeds Restricted Account" to fund enforcement and related activities for both cannabinoid and kratom products.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to specialized products.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Jen Dailey-Provost (D), Rosalba Dominguez (D), Sahara Hayes (D), Sandra Hollins (D), Grant Miller (D), Carol Moss (D), Hoang Nguyen (D), Doug Owens (D), Angela Romero (D), Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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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 #HB0046 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Taxpayer Information Sharing Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to allow the Driver License Division to share certain personal identifying information, specifically a driver's name, date of birth, and current residential address, with county assessors. This information can only be used by county assessors to verify a property owner's eligibility for the residential property tax exemption, which is a tax break for primary residences. The bill also clarifies that county assessors can only use this disclosed driver license information for this specific verification purpose.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides for information sharing between the Driver License Division and county assessors.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Shelley (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0286 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments, establishes new requirements for "frontier developers" – entities that develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models using significant computing power – and "large frontier developers" (those with at least $500 million in annual revenue) to ensure transparency and safety in AI development and deployment. Key provisions include mandating the creation and public posting of "public safety plans" to address "catastrophic risks," which are defined as foreseeable dangers that could lead to significant loss of life or property damage, such as aiding in the creation of weapons or enabling large-scale cyberattacks. Additionally, for "covered chatbots" (AI conversational services likely accessed by minors and with at least one million monthly users), developers must create and publish "child protection plans" to mitigate "child safety risks," defined as foreseeable harm or severe emotional distress to minors. The bill also requires developers to publish summaries of their risk assessments and mitigation efforts before deploying new or substantially modified AI models, prohibits making false or misleading statements about these risks and plans, and establishes a mechanism for reporting "safety incidents" (both catastrophic and child safety incidents) to a designated office, with immediate notification to law enforcement for imminent threats. Furthermore, it introduces whistleblower protections for employees who report potential violations of these safety and transparency requirements, preventing employers from taking "adverse action" (like firing or demoting) against them, and outlines remedies for employees who experience such retaliation, including reinstatement and damages, while also establishing civil penalties for violations by large frontier developers.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts the AI Transparency Act relating to transparency and whistleblower protections for frontier artificial intelligence models.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Doug Fiefia (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #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 #HB0537 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Olympic Ticket Sales Tax Exemption
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts sales of tickets for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from state sales and use tax. The bill amends existing law by adding a new exemption to the list of items and services that are already exempt from sales tax. It also defines what constitutes an "Olympic or Paralympic ticket" to include tickets to events or venues for the games, as well as hospitality packages that bundle tickets with amenities. This exemption will take effect on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill exempts sales of Olympic tickets for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from sales and use tax.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jon Hawkins (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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WA bill #SB5981 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Revised for 2nd substitute: Concerning the 340B drug pricing program.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect the integrity of the federal 340B drug pricing program, which provides discounted outpatient medications to eligible healthcare providers serving low-income and uninsured populations, by prohibiting drug manufacturers from restricting how these providers access and dispense these discounted drugs through contract pharmacies. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "340B drug," "covered entity," and "manufacturer," and establishes that manufacturers or their representatives cannot deny, restrict, or prohibit the acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs to covered entities or their contracted pharmacies, nor can they demand data beyond what federal law requires as a condition for providing these drugs. Furthermore, the bill allows covered entities to file civil lawsuits against manufacturers for violations, seeking penalties of up to $5,000 per day per violation, and empowers the state's Attorney General to enforce these provisions under the Consumer Protection Act. To enhance transparency, covered entities that are federally qualified health centers or certain hospitals must annually report detailed financial and operational data related to their participation in the 340B program, including drug acquisition costs, dispensed amounts, savings, and how those savings are used for community benefits, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also allows for the collection of filing fees to support the administration of this reporting system and amends existing laws to align definitions and reporting requirements, ensuring that the 340B program continues to support vital healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of the 340B drug 2 pricing program; amending RCW 43.71C.010, 43.71C.050, 43.71C.090, and 3 43.71C.100; adding new sections to chapter 43.71C RCW; adding a new 4 chapter to Title 69 RCW; and prescribing penalties. 5
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 13 : Annette Cleveland (D)*, Vandana Slatter (D), Paul Harris (R), Jessica Bateman (D), Emily Alvarado (D), Mike Chapman (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 1.
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UT bill #HB0230 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Offender Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Offender Amendments," aims to improve the transition and support for individuals involved in the justice system. A key provision requires county jails, starting July 1, 2026, to assist inmates sentenced to at least six months in obtaining or renewing state-issued driver licenses or identification cards, informing them of the importance of these documents for employment upon release and facilitating the application process if the inmate agrees. The bill also clarifies that substance abuse treatment programs must provide drug test results to supervising probation or parole officers, referred to as "eligible supervision employees," if requested and if the participant has signed a waiver allowing this disclosure. Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing laws concerning driver licenses, identification cards, and the duties of the Department of Corrections, including provisions for inmate reentry, access to legal resources, and reporting requirements related to inmate deaths and financial incentives. The bill also updates language regarding drug testing waivers for probationers and parolees to ensure compliance with federal health information disclosure laws.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill concerns provisions relating to offenders.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Melissa Ballard (R)*, Brady Brammer (R), Matt Gwynn (R), Sandra Hollins (D), Lisa Shepherd (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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HI bill #HB1753 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Social Media.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, requires social media platforms that meet certain user or revenue thresholds (defined as "covered platforms") to provide users with an easy and accessible way to delete their accounts and ensure that all associated personal information, including sensitive personal information (which covers a broad range of data like social security numbers, financial details, precise geolocation, health information, and more), is permanently erased. The bill prohibits these platforms from using deceptive tactics to make account deletion difficult and mandates that deletion requests be processed within ninety days, with a forty-five-day archiving period for potential law enforcement needs, unless otherwise legally required. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions through civil actions, seeking injunctions and penalties for violations, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Shirley Ann Templo (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Diamond Garcia (R)*, Joe Gedeon (R)*, Ikaika Hussey (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, David Tarnas (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
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UT bill #SB0054 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program by clarifying eligibility requirements for students, including those with qualified disabilities and military families, and expanding the definition of eligible scholarship expenses to include physical education and therapy services, while also introducing new provisions for verifying primary residence and allowing for out-of-state military families to receive scholarships. It also modifies the scholarship award amounts for preschool students based on enrollment status, establishes deadlines for scholarship acceptance, and allows the State Tax Commission to share income tax information for residency verification with consent. Furthermore, the bill updates reporting requirements for scholarship granting organizations, clarifies rules for eligible private schools and service providers, and adjusts the process for issuing tax credit certificates for donations, including provisions for claiming credits in previous tax years under certain conditions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of certain scholarship programs.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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OR bill #HB4177 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, relating to public meetings, clarifies and strengthens existing laws governing how public bodies in Oregon conduct their business. Key provisions include redefining "convening" to encompass various forms of contemporaneous communication, expanding the definition of "deliberation" to include the examination and weighing of reasons for a decision, and prohibiting governing bodies from meeting in private or using a series of communications to circumvent public meeting requirements. The bill also updates rules regarding public notice for meetings, requiring a list of anticipated subjects, and mandates that public bodies provide sound, video, or digital recordings or written minutes of all meetings that accurately reflect discussions and participant views. It further clarifies that meetings can be held in person, electronically, or through a combination of methods, and ensures public access to these meetings via telephone, video, or other virtual means, including opportunities for public testimony. The bill also expands the scope of complaints regarding violations of public meeting laws to include actions by the public body itself, not just its governing body, and extends the timeframe for filing such grievances. Additionally, it clarifies the training requirements for public officials on these laws, adjusts the financial threshold for mandatory training, and outlines procedures for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to investigate and address violations, including updated penalty provisions and clarification on who is liable for civil penalties. Finally, it appropriates funds for the implementation of these changes and sets an effective date for the act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public meetings; creating new provisions; amending ORS 192.610, 192.630, 192.640, 192.650, 192.670, 192.685, 192.690, 192.700, 192.705, 244.260 and 244.350; and prescribing an ef- fective date.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 3--McLane, Robinson, Taylor; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher.
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UT bill #HB0473 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Colorado River Authority Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to reorganize and rename the Colorado River Authority of Utah, moving it from the Governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources and renaming its governing act. Key provisions include expanding the Authority's membership to include the river commissioner (who will also serve as chair), the director of the Division of Water Resources, the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources (as a non-voting member), and the state engineer (as a non-voting member), while also adjusting the representation areas and appointment processes for its voting members. The bill also clarifies the Authority's powers and mission to protect Utah's water rights from the Colorado River system, allows it to enter into various agreements and contracts, and establishes its operational procedures, including procurement and personnel policies that are largely similar to existing state laws but with specific exemptions. Additionally, it renumbers and reorganizes sections related to the Colorado River Authority and its river commissioner, and makes conforming changes to other statutes, such as those governing protected records, procurement, and water conservation plans, to reflect the Authority's new structure and responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Colorado River Authority of Utah.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Chew (R)*, David Hinkins (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0148 • Last Action 03/06/2026
General Oversight Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to rename the "Rules Review and General Oversight Committee" to the "General Oversight Committee" and makes several other changes related to legislative oversight and administrative rulemaking. Key provisions include updating reporting requirements for the Department of Environmental Quality to the General Oversight Committee, modifying contracting requirements for health insurance coverage for state contractors and subcontractors across several departments, and clarifying the scope and procedures for the General Oversight Committee's review of agency rules, executive orders, public health orders, and other legislative issues. The bill also refines the process for emergency rulemaking, expands the definition of "abuse of authority" and "gross mismanagement" within the context of whistleblower complaints, and adjusts the composition and quorum requirements for the General Oversight Committee. Additionally, it modifies rules regarding the review and approval of certain environmental regulations by legislative committees and the Legislature, and clarifies the process for the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rationing criteria for healthcare resources.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to legislative general oversight, including administrative rulemaking.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Trevor Lee (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0472 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Division of Licensing and Background Checks Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks, primarily by renumbering and updating existing sections of law. Key provisions include clarifying the definition of "associated with the licensee" to better define individuals who hold significant influence over a licensed entity, and updating references to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks from its old section number (26B-2-103) to its new one (26B-2-901). It also amends rules regarding the licensing of residential treatment programs and recovery residences, ensuring they accommodate clients using medication-assisted treatment and requiring notification to local governments about new program applications. Additionally, the bill updates the responsibilities of the Division of Licensing and Background Checks, including its role in accrediting intercountry adoption services and establishing health and safety standards for various human services programs. Finally, it clarifies the access and use of information within the Management Information System and the Licensing Information System, particularly concerning child welfare cases and licensing processes, and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Division of Licensing and Background Checks.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony Loubet (R)*, Derrin Owens (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0575 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Fuel Tax and Supply Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to fuel taxes and infrastructure, including establishing a permitting process for "midstream facilities" (which are defined as infrastructure like pipelines, storage tanks, and processing plants used to transport petroleum products between extraction and end use, excluding certain types regulated by the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining) and setting a 120-day timeline for permit approval or denial, with provisions for extensions. It also modifies the definition of terms related to fuel taxes, such as "rack" and "removal," to include "motor fuel or diesel fuel" more broadly. A significant change is the reduction of the motor fuel tax rate, with a specific rate of $0.319 per gallon applied from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and a temporary repeal of certain tax provisions related to this period. Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for refiners to report production and product movement data quarterly, with strict confidentiality protections for this information, and establishes cooperation requirements for pipeline proponents when their routes cross state or federal highways.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reduces the motor fuel tax rate, requires reporting related to refining operations, and enacts provisions related to pipeline permitting.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0139 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Notary Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Notaries Public Reform Act to update definitions and procedures related to notarial acts, particularly those performed remotely. Key changes include defining "electronic journal" and "electronic recording of a remote notarization," clarifying what constitutes "in the presence of the notary" for both in-person and remote notarizations, and expanding the definition of "notarial act" to include specific types like jurats, acknowledgments, signature witnessings, copy certifications, and oaths or affirmations. The bill also updates the requirements for "satisfactory evidence of identity" for both in-person and remote notarizations, introducing "secondary authentication of identity" for remote notarizations, which can involve knowledge-based questions or biometric data analysis. It mandates that remote notaries create and store electronic recordings of remote notarizations and specifies retention periods for journals and recordings, requiring destruction after 10 years. The bill also introduces new provisions for notaries commissioned on or after May 6, 2026, detailing specific requirements for their journals and electronic recordings, and clarifies the inspection and safekeeping of journals and electronic recordings, including provisions for employers and electronic repositories. Finally, it introduces a new crime of "unlawful interference with a notary" for unauthorized tampering with notary records or equipment, punishable as a class B misdemeanor, and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of the Notaries Public Reform Act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Musselman (R)*, Jake Sawyer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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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 #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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TN bill #SB1464 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes certain records related to immigration enforcement confidential, meaning they cannot be accessed by the public. This includes personal information of officers involved in immigration enforcement and details about future enforcement operations like dates, locations, and strategies. The bill specifies that this confidentiality does not prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing information among themselves to facilitate immigration law enforcement, nor does it apply to information already public by federal law or court order. Officials who negligently release this confidential information can face a Class E felony, which is a serious misdemeanor, and could also be removed from their office. The bill also amends existing laws to include the negligent release of this confidential information as grounds for removal from office and clarifies penalties for releasing such information, with some violations being misdemeanors and others felonies depending on the intent and nature of the release.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, makes certain records regarding immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities or officials; punishes as a Class E felony the criminally negligent public release of certain confidential records; expands the grounds for ouster to include the criminally negligent release of certain confidential records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021.
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• Introduced: 06/09/2025
• Added: 06/09/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : Jack Johnson (R)*, Randy McNally (R), Ferrell Haile (R), Ken Yager (R), Bo Watson (R), Adam Lowe (R), Robert Harshbarger (R), John Stevens (R), Tom Hatcher (R), Dawn White (R), Richard Briggs (R), Paul Rose (R), Brent Taylor (R), Jessie Seal (R), Shane Reeves (R), Ed Jackson (R), Page Walley (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
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UT bill #HB0165 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Critical Infrastructure Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new provisions to protect Utah's critical infrastructure, defined as vital systems and assets operated by governmental entities that are essential for public security, economic stability, and health, including emergency services, power, water, transportation, and data systems, from threats posed by foreign adversaries. The Utah Cyber Center (Cyber Center) will develop and update guidance for governmental entities on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks associated with technology, software, or services from foreign adversaries, which are defined as countries listed in a specific federal regulation as of January 1, 2026, and their associated entities or individuals. This guidance will include best practices for risk assessment, security controls, limiting access, and developing manual operational contingency plans. Governmental entities can request security assessments from the Cyber Center if they are considering or currently using technology from foreign adversaries, with assessments prioritized based on data sensitivity and potential impact. Starting July 1, 2026, the Cyber Center will maintain a list of prohibited companies and technologies that pose a risk of foreign adversary control over critical infrastructure, and governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers will be barred from contracting with or using technology from entities on this list, unless no reasonable alternative exists. Additionally, no entity involved with critical infrastructure can enter into agreements with foreign principals from foreign adversaries if those agreements allow direct or remote access or control of critical infrastructure, again with an exception for situations where no reasonable alternative exists.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts provisions regarding foreign adversary threats to critical infrastructure.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Walt Brooks (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 73
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0250 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah Retirement Plan Exchange
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a retirement plan exchange for private employers in Utah, creating an online portal managed by the state treasurer's office where eligible employers can review, compare, and select qualified retirement plans for their employees. The exchange will feature "automatic-enrollment individual retirement account arrangements" and "automatic-enrollment 401(k) plans," which are retirement plans that automatically enroll employees unless they opt out, and are designed to be portable and fully vested. The bill defines key terms like "eligible employer" (any non-governmental entity with employees in Utah) and "eligible employee" (anyone working for an eligible employer who receives a W-2). Plan providers must meet certain criteria to be listed on the exchange, and the state treasurer's office will provide educational resources and promote the exchange, particularly to small businesses. The bill also outlines reporting requirements for participating plan providers and specifies that reports submitted to the state treasurer's office regarding the exchange will be considered protected records, meaning they are not publicly accessible. The exchange is mandated to be established and operational by January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a retirement plan exchange for private employers.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Joseph Elison (R)*, Brady Brammer (R), David Shallenberger (R), Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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FL bill #S7044 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Custodians of Gold Coin and Silver Coin
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, specifically to include entities acting as custodians of gold and silver coins, as authorized by a previous law (chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida). This means that customer complaints, trade secrets, personal financial information, payment instrument transaction details, and deferred presentment transaction information related to these gold and silver coin custodians will be kept confidential, similar to how such information is protected for other financial institutions and money transmitters. The bill also establishes that these exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the legislature acts to extend them. The rationale provided is that this confidentiality is necessary to protect ongoing investigations, prevent harm to individuals and institutions, and ensure the effective functioning of financial regulation, particularly concerning potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; reenacting and amending s. 560.312, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for payment instrument transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending s. 560.4041, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for deferred presentment transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition and trade secrets, to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Banking and Insurance
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1087
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UT bill #SB0192 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Legislative Activities Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah code sections to clarify and update provisions related to legislative activities and oversight. It modifies rules concerning lobbyist conduct and investigations into harassment, shifting oversight from the Utah Senate and House to the Legislative Management Committee, and allows the lieutenant governor to impose fines or suspend licenses for serious violations. The bill also reorganizes the House and Senate Management Committees and establishes the Legislative Management Committee's role in overseeing branch-wide internal administrative matters for the Legislature, including personnel, compensation, and training for legislative staff, and clarifies its authority in litigation. Furthermore, it refines the powers and duties of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, particularly regarding the maintenance and revision of the Utah Code and Constitution databases, and establishes a new section clarifying that summaries of legislation are not part of the enacted law and do not represent legislative intent. Finally, the bill makes changes to the composition and duties of the Capitol Preservation Board, including clarifying its rulemaking authority and its relationship with the Legislative Management Committee, and repeals several outdated sections related to legislative committees and oversight.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to legislative activities.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike McKell (R)*, Val Peterson (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0289 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to expand the definition and scope of offenses related to child sexual abuse material, including "apparent child sexual abuse material" and "obscene child sexual abuse material," which are defined as visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, or depictions that appear to be of a real minor and are generated using artificial intelligence or other means, or depictions that are obscene and involve minors. These changes impact various areas of law, including public library internet access policies to block such material, sheriff's duties regarding prisoner access to certain documents, handling of child sexual abuse material by state departments, background checks for individuals with direct access to children or vulnerable adults, sex offender registration requirements, juvenile disposition guidelines, and definitions within the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit's purview. The bill also revises definitions and penalties for offenses related to child sexual abuse material, including possession, distribution, and unlawful activity involving obscene material depicting the sexual abuse of a minor, and updates provisions related to habitual violent offenders, repeat and habitual sex offenders, and the determination of whether material violates child exploitation laws. Furthermore, it modifies rules regarding the reproduction of child sexual abuse material in legal proceedings, forfeiture of property related to child sexual abuse material offenses, and adoption and custody proceedings to prohibit individuals convicted of certain child sexual abuse material offenses from adopting or gaining custody of minors, with specific exceptions and requirements for rehabilitation and risk assessment.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses offenses related to child sexual abuse material.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ariel Defay (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0172 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Airport and Air Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law concerning airports and drones by updating definitions, registration requirements, and procedures for handling lost property at airports. Key changes include refining the definition of an "airport" to include vertiports and clarifying that aircraft registration is required for drones and advanced air mobility aircraft used for commercial operations, with a reduced registration period from 181 to 90 days for other civil aircraft. It also establishes new rules for how airports handle lost or mislaid property, allowing them to dispose of unclaimed items after a public notice period, and clarifies that law enforcement agencies at airports can transfer certain lost property to airport operations personnel for disposal according to these new procedures. Additionally, the bill updates regulations regarding airport licensing, fee collection for aircraft registration, and the use of data acquired by law enforcement from unmanned aircraft systems.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends law relating to airports and drones.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Doug Welton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0194 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Election Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies election laws, primarily concerning how candidates are nominated by political parties. It updates the dates for primary elections and clarifies procedures for filling midterm vacancies in federal and state legislative offices. A significant change involves the nomination process for registered political parties, shifting away from the concept of "qualified political parties" to a broader "registered political party" designation and removing specific requirements related to electronic candidate qualification processes and signature-gathering methods for certain types of parties. The bill also repeals several sections related to nomination petitions and qualified political parties, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to the nomination of candidates by political parties.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike McKell (R)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 70
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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VA bill #SB378 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees in Virginia and establishes a framework for public employee unions to negotiate with their employers. It creates the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee these processes, including determining appropriate bargaining units for employees and conducting elections to certify exclusive bargaining representatives, which are organizations authorized to negotiate on behalf of employees. Public employers, such as state agencies and local governments, are now required to meet and negotiate in good faith with these representatives regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill also establishes the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care programs and designates it as the public employer for individual providers of direct support services for the purpose of collective bargaining, though participants retain the right to select and manage their own providers. Certain provisions, including the establishment of the PERB and the full implementation of collective bargaining rights, will take effect on July 1, 2028, with the PERB needing to adopt regulations by that date.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill repeals a provision that declares that in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement. Certain provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Scott Surovell (D)*, Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), Jennifer Boysko (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Read second time
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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 #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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MS bill #SB2653 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi IT Optimization Act, establishes a Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program to coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of information technology (IT) across all state agencies. The program, managed by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS), will define statewide IT architecture standards, ensure agency IT plans align with these standards, promote efficient and secure IT investments, and reduce duplication of systems and services. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council will provide external support and guidance, while ITS will have the authority to define the IT enterprise architecture, develop standards, maintain an inventory of IT systems, and review agency IT projects before procurement to ensure compliance. Agency heads are required to align their IT plans with statewide standards, participate in the program, and submit proposed IT projects for ITS review. Sensitive information related to IT security and architecture will be exempt from public records and open meetings laws, and the program will be implemented in phases. The bill also allows ITS to receive donations and grants, develop internship programs, and permits other entities like universities and local governments to utilize IT acquisitions made by ITS for shared use. Funds designated by agencies for IT procurement through ITS will be managed through a revolving fund, with provisions for enforcement if payments are not made.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The Mississippi It Optimization Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program Which Shall Provide For The Coordinated Planning, Development, Implementation And Oversight Of The Enterprise Information Technology Architecture; To Provide For The Responsibilities Of The Department Of Information Technology In Effectuating The Program; To Require Each Agency's Executive Director Or Agency Head To Comply With This Act In Certain Ways; To Provide That The Technology Optimization Program Shall Be Managed By Its And Externally Supported By The Cio Council; To Provide That Sensitive Information, Records And Documentation Shall Be Exempt From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act And The Open Meetings Act; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Shall Be Implemented By Phase; To Grant Permission To Certain Parties To Use Acquisitions Made On Behalf Of Or By Its For Purposes Of Shared Use; To Authorize Its To Receive Donations, Grants And Other Funding; To Authorize Its To Develop And Implement An Internship, Fellowship Or Other Related Program; To Provide For Funds Designated By Agencies For Procurement Of Information Technology; To Authorize Its To Exercise All Powers Necessary To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bart Williams (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Enrolling
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UT bill #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 #SB0197 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation Funding and Governance Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the governance and financial reporting of public transit districts, particularly focusing on large public transit districts. Key provisions include establishing a new "transit commission" to govern large public transit districts, with members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor, replacing the previous board of trustees structure. It also clarifies the appointment and duties of the executive director for large public transit districts, who will now be appointed by the governor and serve at the governor's pleasure, and mandates that this executive director manage the district's operations with a focus on efficiency, ridership, and fiscal responsibility. The bill also modifies financial reporting requirements, including annual financial reports to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee and more detailed budget reporting, and adjusts sales and use tax provisions related to transit funding. Additionally, it clarifies that certain provisions regarding board member employment do not apply to the transit commission of a large public transit district.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the governance of a large public transit district and financial reporting of public transit districts.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Kay Christofferson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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VA bill #SB271 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to protect citizens and healthcare stakeholders from high prescription drug costs by conducting affordability reviews of certain drugs. The Board, composed of five appointed members with expertise in healthcare and economics, will meet regularly, with provisions for conflict of interest disclosures and a stakeholder council to provide input. The Board will analyze drug pricing, consider factors like wholesale acquisition cost, discounts, therapeutic alternatives, and patient out-of-pocket costs to determine if a drug presents an affordability challenge, and if so, may set an "upper payment limit" (UPL), which is the maximum amount that state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans can pay or reimburse for that drug. This UPL will not apply to Medicare Part D plans, though other plans like ERISA plans (employee benefit plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) may opt-in. The Board is required to report its findings and recommendations annually to the General Assembly, starting in December 2026, and certain provisions related to identifying drugs for review will expire unless reauthorized by 2028.
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Bill Summary: Prescription Drug Affordability Board established; drug cost affordability review. Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (the Board) for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. The bill requires the Board to meet in open session at least four times annually, with certain exceptions and requirements enumerated in the bill. Members of the Board are required to disclose any conflicts of interest, as described in the bill. The bill also creates a stakeholder council for the purpose of assisting the Board in making decisions related to drug cost affordability. The bill tasks the Board with conducting affordability reviews of certain prescription drugs that are offered for sale in the Commonwealth. The bill lists factors for the Board to consider that indicate an affordability challenge for the health care system in the Commonwealth or high out-of-pocket costs for patients. The bill also provides that any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board may request an appeal of the Board's decision and that the Attorney General has authority to enforce the provisions of the bill.The bill requires the Board to annually report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, beginning on December 31, 2026. Provisions of the bill apply to state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans and health programs and obligate such policies to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount set by the Board, if applicable, following an affordability review. The bill specifies that Medicare Part D plans are not bound by such decisions of the Board. The bill provides that certain provisions will expire unless reenacted by the 2028 Session of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Creigh Deeds (D)*, Jennifer Carroll Foy (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Read second time
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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 #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 #SB0218 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Constable Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for constables, requiring them to be licensed under the new Constables Licensing Act (Title 58, Chapter 91) starting January 1, 2027, and mandates that counties and cities must contract with licensed constables. It outlines specific qualifications for constables, including age, training as a special function peace officer, and a criminal background check, and defines various classifications of constables such as deputy and apprentice constables. The bill also details the duties and scope of practice for constables, clarifies contract requirements between constables and governmental entities, and sets forth rules regarding fees, insurance, and disciplinary actions for misconduct. Furthermore, it preempts local regulations on constables, ensuring statewide consistency in their licensing and operation, and amends existing laws to reflect these changes, including provisions for constables serving process and their involvement in criminal and civil matters.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill regulates the practice of a constable.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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 #SB0217 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Food Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to clarify definitions and regulations surrounding the sale of homemade food products, particularly at direct-to-sale farmers markets and by home producers. Key changes include defining a "designated representative" who can act on behalf of a producer for distribution and sales, and ensuring that direct-to-sale farmers markets selling homemade food products only offer items that have not been certified, licensed, regulated, or inspected by state or local authorities, with an exception for markets solely operated by minors. The bill also clarifies that producers are generally exempt from state regulations for these sales, provided they comply with the chapter's requirements and label products appropriately, including disclosing common allergens. Furthermore, it explicitly allows producers or their designated representatives to sell homemade food products directly to consumers at various locations, and clarifies that producers retain ownership of products distributed by their representatives unless otherwise agreed. Finally, the bill adds "sales of food and food ingredients or prepared food by a home cook" to the list of exemptions from sales and use taxes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to locally-produced foods.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Kristen Chevrier (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/22/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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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VA bill #HB283 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug, when prescribed by her healthcare provider, particularly for opioid addiction recovery, should not be the sole basis for suspecting child abuse or neglect. This amendment to existing law aims to prevent mothers from being automatically flagged for child protective services simply because they are undergoing medically supervised treatment for substance use during pregnancy, thus offering a more nuanced approach to reporting and intervention.
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Bill Summary: Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider for opioid addiction recovery shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Debra Gardner (D)*, Jessica Anderson (D), Bonita Anthony (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Nadarius Clark (D), Nicole Cole (D), J.R. Henson (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Rodney Willett (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 4-N)
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UT bill #SB0300 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Single Payer Health Insurance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a state-operated health financing program called the "Utah Cares Health Financing Program" (referred to as the "program" or "Utah Cares program") which will begin enrolling eligible individuals in phases starting January 1, 2028, and fully open enrollment by January 1, 2029. The program aims to provide comprehensive health coverage, transitioning the state's Medicaid program into this new system and requiring health care facilities to contract with the Utah Cares program for billing operations. It also introduces a new gross receipts tax on corporations and pass-through entities to fund the program, with rates varying based on gross receipts. The bill outlines the creation of the Utah Health Services Commission to oversee the program, establishes the Utah Cares Trust Fund to manage finances, and details various benefits and operational aspects, including provisions for health workforce development, medical education, and specific health services like infertility treatment and exome sequence testing. The program will also cover state employees, county and municipal employees, public school employees, and others, with a phased transition for these groups.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a state operated health financing program.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nate Blouin (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0321 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Municipal Election Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding municipal election campaign finance reporting by requiring candidates to file an annual year-end summary report detailing their campaign account's ending balance, total contributions and expenditures for the year, and any previously unreported contributions or expenditures. This reporting obligation continues each year until the candidate files a final statement of account dissolution, confirming their campaign account is closed and all funds have been properly disbursed. The bill also adjusts the penalty for failing to file a timely year-end report from $250 to $100 and clarifies that these reporting requirements apply until the campaign account is officially dissolved.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes annual year-end campaign finance reporting for municipal candidates until campaign account dissolution.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Lisa Shepherd (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0283 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Court Fees and Administration Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to court fees and administrative procedures, including updating contracts for court bailiffs and security officers to specify services, costs, and payment terms, and allowing contracts with other law enforcement agencies if the sheriff's office is not nearby. It also revises the uniform fine schedule for offenses, requiring the Judicial Council to annually review it and allowing courts discretion in imposing fines, while also clarifying that defendants can perform compensatory service in lieu of paying fines or bail, and that courts must inform defendants of this option, especially for those voluntarily paying fines without a personal appearance. Additionally, the bill adjusts civil filing fees for courts of record and justice courts, increases the fee for using the Online Court Assistance Program for certain filings, and modifies the allocation of security surcharges collected from convictions and moving traffic violations, with a portion directed to the Court Security Account and other funds.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to fees and various administrative procedures of the court system.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Grant Miller (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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FL bill #S1686 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson's Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they would not be accessible to the general public under Florida law (specifically, section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution). This exemption applies to information about individuals diagnosed with or treated for Parkinson's disease. However, there are exceptions: information can be released with the individual's written consent, the department or the consortium managing the registry can contact individuals for epidemiological investigation and monitoring without further disclosure of confidential information, and the department can share data with other governmental agencies or entities for medical or scientific research as long as those entities also do not further disclose the confidential information. The bill also states that this exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The Legislature has declared this exemption a public necessity to protect patient privacy, comply with federal laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), and ensure the effective operation of the Parkinson's Disease Registry for research and tracking purposes. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 1004.4352, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson’s Disease Registry; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Policy, Alexis Calatayud (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1445
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UT bill #SB0275 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program, which will allow individuals to obtain a secure, verifiable digital identity that can be used in place of physical identification. The program aims to provide individuals with greater control over their personal information and ensure that digital identities are implemented with robust privacy and security measures. Key provisions include establishing a "Digital Identity Bill of Rights" that guarantees individuals' fundamental rights regarding their identity, creating definitions for terms like "digital identity" and "digital guardian," and outlining the duties of the program manager and the department in implementing and administering the program. The bill also specifies requirements for digital wallet providers, verifiers, and relying parties to ensure secure and responsible handling of digital identities, and it allows for the use of state-endorsed digital identities for purposes such as age verification for purchasing alcoholic products. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to include state-endorsed digital identities as a valid form of "proof of age" for various transactions and establishes a data privacy ombudsperson to handle complaints related to digital identity privacy. The program is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Paul Cutler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0276 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Veteran Organization Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law to allow organizations exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code to be eligible for certain provisions, particularly concerning campaign finance reporting and the disbursement of anonymous contributions. Specifically, it expands the types of organizations that can receive anonymous contributions exceeding $50, allowing these funds to be donated to Section 501(c)(19) organizations, which are typically for war veterans, in addition to existing 501(c)(3) organizations. The bill also updates definitions and eligibility criteria across various sections related to campaign finance, including those for municipal, county, state, legislative, school board, and judicial offices, as well as for political action committees and political issues committees, to include these Section 501(c)(19) organizations. Additionally, it makes conforming changes in sections related to conservation easements, sales tax exemptions for religious or charitable institutions, housing opportunity funds, federal surplus property distribution, property transfers for public purpose nonprofit entities, grants to nonprofit entities, and definitions of charitable and nonprofit organizations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses veteran organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation (tax exempt veteran organizations).
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Val Peterson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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 #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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IL bill #SB1995 • Last Action 03/06/2026
INFO PROTECTION-IMMIGRATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Personal Information Protection Act to add new protections specifically around immigration and citizenship status information for Illinois residents. The bill defines "immigration or citizenship status information" as details concerning an individual's citizenship of any country, legal right to reside in the United States, nationality, and country of origin. The legislation prohibits data collectors (which include government agencies, universities, corporations, and financial institutions) from owning, maintaining, licensing, storing, or disclosing records containing an Illinois resident's immigration or citizenship status information, with exemptions for government agencies, public and private universities, and financial institutions. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "personal information" to explicitly include immigration or citizenship status information, meaning such data would be subject to the same security protections as other sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers or medical information. The primary goal appears to be preventing unauthorized sharing or potential misuse of individuals' immigration-related personal details.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that a data collector shall not own, maintain, license, store, or disclose records that contain immigration or citizenship status information concerning an Illinois resident. Provides that the provision shall not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions. Provides that the definition of "personal information" includes immigration or citizenship status information. Defines "immigration or citizenship status information".
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Graciela Guzmán (D)*, Karina Villa (D), Mark Walker (D), Rachel Ventura (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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UT bill #SB0254 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Extracted Natural Resources Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the development and regulation of critical minerals in Utah, aiming to streamline permitting processes, incentivize exploration, and create new funding mechanisms. Key provisions include the creation of a "Critical Minerals Council" to develop a strategic plan for the industry, designate "critical minerals zones" for focused development, and oversee the establishment of a "Minerals for Industrial, National, and Economic Security Center" to support research and commercialization. The bill also introduces a "Critical Minerals Development Account" funded by a portion of severance tax revenue and property tax differentials from designated zones, which will be used for infrastructure, workforce development, and incentives. Furthermore, it mandates a "fast track" permitting process for critical minerals projects within designated zones or those aligned with the state's strategic plan, requiring state agencies to prioritize these applications and coordinate their efforts to avoid duplicative requirements. The bill also modifies tax credit provisions for mining exploration, adjusts the distribution of certain severance tax revenues, and establishes the "State Reinvestment Restricted Account" for various public investments, including generational water infrastructure and critical mineral resource development.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses natural resources within the state.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 78
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0242 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's transportation laws. It clarifies regulations for mobile businesses, such as food trucks, by preventing political subdivisions from completely prohibiting them or restricting their operation within a certain distance of restaurants, while also allowing prohibitions during temporary closures for special events. The bill also updates definitions related to vehicle registration and residency, adjusts registration fees for certain vehicles, and modifies rules regarding the road usage charge for electric vehicles and commercial electric vehicles. Additionally, it allows school buses and public transit vehicles to temporarily impede bike or parking lanes under specific circumstances and modifies provisions related to the impoundment and release of vehicles, including new penalties for towing companies that fail to release vehicles promptly. The bill also establishes a towing dispatch program to improve efficiency and transparency in towing services and makes changes to how local option sales taxes can be used for highway and public transit projects, including allowing certain counties to use these funds for public safety. Finally, it allocates significant funding for FrontRunner commuter rail system improvements and other transportation projects, and introduces new regulations for Salt Lake City regarding highway reduction strategies and parking.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to transportation, including road usage charge, towing dispatch, and local option sales tax use.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Kay Christofferson (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 83
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #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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VA bill #SB91 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to rename the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University as Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, making this change across various sections of the Code of Virginia that reference the former name. The bill amends existing laws related to public institutions of higher education, including provisions on prohibited contracts by state government officers and employees, exclusions to the Freedom of Information Act, procedures for closed meetings, and the operations of health sciences centers. Specifically, it updates references in sections concerning conflict of interest rules for public institutions of higher education, the exclusion of proprietary information from public disclosure, the authorized purposes for closed meetings, educational programs in regional detention homes, the structure and operations of health sciences centers, the Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative, the Research and Clinical Trial Cancer Consortium Initiative, and the medical advisory panel for birth-related injury claims. The changes are primarily to reflect the new name "Virginia Health Sciences" in place of "Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center" where it appears in these legal contexts.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; Old Dominion University; Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center renamed as Virginia Health Sciences. Renames the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University as Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Louise Lucas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Read second time
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UT bill #HB0118 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to require applicants for a CDL to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports, with the division maintaining records of applicants who fail skills tests due to English proficiency and the CDL driver training school they attended. It also clarifies that individuals applying for a CDL must acknowledge this English language requirement, and that the division will retain this acknowledgment. The bill also makes technical changes related to fees for background checks for third-party CDL testers and examiners, and updates references to federal regulations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses commercial driver license (CDL) applicants.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Candice Pierucci (R)*, Don Ipson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0188 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Juvenile Justice Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends juvenile justice laws by redefining "school employee" to align with a new section, clarifying communication protocols between local education agencies (LEAs) and the state board, and outlining when school administrators or school resource officers can refer students for offenses. It introduces a definition for "drug possession offense" and expands the types of offenses that trigger mandatory referrals to law enforcement or courts, particularly for repeat drug offenses on school property. The bill also establishes procedures for principals to investigate alleged drug offenses before involving law enforcement, allows for administrative searches based on reasonable belief, and ensures that evidence seized by school authorities is admissible in court. Furthermore, it clarifies immunity from liability for school employees and principals acting in good faith and revises provisions related to juvenile justice oversight, focusing on reducing juvenile recidivism and implementing evidence-based programs. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "juvenile recidivism" and "school-based recidivism" and modifies the criteria for nonjudicial adjustments, which are agreements to resolve referrals before formal court proceedings, by excluding certain serious misdemeanor and felony offenses, including drug distribution and possession with intent to distribute.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to juvenile justice.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nicholeen Peck (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0319 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Electronic Records Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws to allow for the digital authentication of county records, meaning electronic documents can be verified for authenticity and integrity using tamper-evident technology. County recorders will be able to accept these digitally authenticated records, but only after the county has submitted a detailed proposal to the State Archives outlining their digital authentication system, security measures, and consultation with relevant stakeholders, and has received approval from the state archivist. The State Archives will establish standards for these digital authentication systems, including technical requirements for security, verification, and long-term preservation, and the Division of Technology Services will provide technical consultation to the State Archives on these matters. This new process aims to modernize record-keeping while ensuring the security and reliability of digital documents.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to county recording of documents and digital authentication.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Paul Cutler (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0209 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Voting Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah's election laws to require proof of United States citizenship for voting in state elections, with exceptions for federal-only ballots, and establishes new definitions and procedures related to voter registration and ballot handling. Specifically, it adds "documentary proof of United States citizenship" to the definitions of terms used in election law, outlining acceptable forms of proof such as birth certificates, passports, or naturalization documents. The bill also modifies voter registration forms and processes to include questions about citizenship and proof thereof, and introduces provisions for voters who have not provided this proof to vote only in federal elections or cast a provisional ballot that will only be counted for federal races unless citizenship is later verified. Additionally, it updates procedures for handling provisional ballots and rejected mail-in ballots, and clarifies the types of information considered public or private in voter registration records, including provisions for voters to request additional privacy protections. The changes aim to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens can vote in state elections, while allowing those who haven't provided proof of citizenship to still participate in federal elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to voting.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 36 : Cory Maloy (R)*, Ron Winterton (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Bridger Bolinder (R), Walt Brooks (R), Jeff Burton (R), Kristen Chevrier (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Tyler Clancy (R), Paul Cutler (R), Doug Fiefia (R), Stephanie Gricius (R), Matt Gwynn (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Karianne Lisonbee (R), Matt MacPherson (R), Nicholeen Peck (R), Mike Petersen (R), Tom Peterson (R), Val Peterson (R), Candice Pierucci (R), Jake Sawyer (R), Mike Schultz (R), David Shallenberger (R), Troy Shelley (R), Lisa Shepherd (R), Casey Snider (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Mark Strong (R), Christine Watkins (R), Stephen Whyte (R), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 69
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0057 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Motor Vehicle Division Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's motor vehicle laws, primarily focusing on standardizing vehicle weight definitions and usage, clarifying exemptions for certain vehicles, and updating registration and fee structures. Key changes include replacing "gross laden weight" with "gross vehicle weight rating" or "gross combined weight rating" in various sections to align with federal standards and improve clarity. It also exempts street-legal all-terrain vehicles from certain registration requirements and clarifies their operation on highways. The bill also addresses technical corrections, such as a sales tax earmark, and updates definitions for terms like "shipping weight" and "gross vehicle weight rating" to ensure consistency across different statutes. Additionally, it adjusts fees and provisions related to alternative fuel vehicles and the road usage charge program, and clarifies rules for vehicle dealers, auctions, and consignment sales.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes technical changes including standardization of vehicle weight definitions and usage, exempting street-legal all-terrain vehicles from certain provisions, correcting a sales tax earmark, and various technical and cleanup changes.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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HI bill #SB3001 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act," mandates that operators of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) services, which are AI systems designed to simulate human conversation and interaction, must provide clear disclosures to users, especially minors. If an AI service might be mistaken for a human, operators must explicitly state it's AI. For minors, this disclosure must be persistent or repeated frequently, and operators must implement protocols to prevent the AI from generating suicidal ideations or self-harm content, instead directing users to crisis intervention services. The bill also restricts the collection and use of personal data, prohibiting its use for targeted advertising or behavioral manipulation, and imposes stricter safeguards for sensitive data. Furthermore, operators must not program AI to provide professional mental health care or to make sexually explicit or objectifying statements, particularly concerning minors, and must offer privacy management tools for young users and their parents. Beginning January 1, 2028, operators must submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs detailing crisis intervention referrals and safety protocols, without including user-identifying information. The Attorney General is empowered to bring civil actions against operators for violations, seeking injunctive relief, damages, and legal costs, with statutory penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, capped at $1,000,000 per operator. The bill clarifies that it does not create a private right of action for individuals to sue and does not hold AI model developers liable for third-party AI systems. The effective date for most provisions is July 1, 2027, with the reporting requirement starting in 2028 and the overall act taking full effect on July 1, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to prevent the production of suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for account holders and users of conversational artificial intelligence services. Establishes protections for minor account holders and users of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning January 1, 2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs containing certain information. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 03/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*, Tim Richards (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*, Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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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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FL bill #H1445 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Pub. Rec./Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to establish a public records exemption for patient information held in the Parkinson's disease registry, meaning this specific information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws (like s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution). This exemption is necessary to protect individuals' privacy, prevent harassment or solicitation, and ensure the registry functions effectively. However, this confidential information can still be shared with the Parkinson's Disease Research Board and with private entities contracted to manage the registry, provided these entities agree to strict conditions, including submitting research plans, maintaining confidentiality, destroying data after research, and refraining from contacting patients directly. This exemption is temporary and will be automatically repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively chooses to extend it.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; creating s. 1004.43521, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for specified patient information for the Parkinson's disease registry; authorizing certain information to be disclosed under certain circumstances; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Demi Busatta Cabrera (R)*, Jim Mooney (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #HB0048 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law to refine how recidivism, which is a return to criminal activity after a previous conviction, is defined and measured within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. It introduces an "alternative recidivism metric" that includes individuals incarcerated in jail or prison within three years of release due to a new conviction or arrest for a felony or certain misdemeanor offenses, and also incorporates other recidivism measurements reported to the commission. The bill also clarifies that the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (the "commission") will now report data on both the standard recidivism metric and any available alternative metrics, and it expands the types of data collected and reported to better track juvenile recidivism, including specific measures for school-based offenses and referrals. Additionally, it modifies procedures for appointing legal counsel for minors in certain secure care facility situations and allows for the transfer of minors from secure care facilities to correctional facilities under specific circumstances, particularly if they pose a security risk.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to the criminal and juvenile justice system.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 71
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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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KY bill #HB48 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT relating to physical therapy.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 327, which governs the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to clarify legislative intent, enhance reporting requirements for disciplinary actions, and strengthen the oversight capabilities of the Board of Physical Therapy. Key provisions include requiring employers and practitioners to report physical therapists or physical therapist assistants convicted of certain misdemeanors, mandating that potential board members have no disciplinary actions against them in the past five years, and allowing the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance for its members and staff. The bill also authorizes the board to form committees and task forces for advice, to establish fee amounts through administrative regulations, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings, and grant licenses to physical therapist assistant applicants. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits sexual contact between physical therapists and their active patients or the patients' parents/legal guardians, and directs the board to create guidelines for handling allegations of sexual misconduct. The bill also allows the board to receive ongoing education on practice-related issues, determine which disciplinary records can be expunged, and set the amounts for any fines imposed. It redefines terms within the chapter, establishes a revolving fund for the board's expenses, and ensures all board expenses are paid from this fund.
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Bill Summary: Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 327, relating to the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to state legislative findings; require a practitioner or employer to report a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor; require potential board members to not have been under any disciplinary action in the past 5 years; permit the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance; authorize the board to convene committees and task forces to review and advise the board on pertinent issues; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fee amounts, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings related to this chapter, and issue a license to a physical therapist assistant applicant; prohibit physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from engaging in sexual contact with any active patient of record or parent or legal guardian of an active patient of record; require the board to develop guidelines to follow upon receipt of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; allow the board to receive periodic education on issues affecting the practice of physical therapy and public protection; allow the board to determine which disciplinary records may be expunged; authorize the board to establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed; repeal and reenact KRS 327.010 to define terms; repeal and reenact KRS 327.080 to deposit to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board; require all expenses of the board to be paid from the revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Amy Neighbors (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
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CA bill #SB1433 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Maintenance of the codes.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous nonsubstantive changes to various California codes to maintain and update existing laws, reflecting recommendations from the Legislative Counsel. These changes include minor amendments to wording, section references, and formatting across a wide range of legal provisions, from business and professions to welfare and institutions. The bill aims to ensure the codes are current and accurate without altering the substantive meaning or intent of the laws they amend.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 733, 2242.2, 2553.5, 3046.1, 4073.5, 4602, 4610, 4826.5, 4858, 6126.7, 16608, and 17810 of the Business and Professions Code, to amend Sections 714.6, 798.14, 798.74.4, 1714.27, 3273.29, 4752, and 8811 of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 697.680 and 1094.9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 234.7, 35221, 38134, 44043.5, 46392, 49001, 51140, 69436, 70022, 70034, and 88821 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6915, 12304, and 12309 of the Elections Code, to amend Section 5654 of the Fish and Game Code, to amend Section 21283 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to amend Sections 1031.5, 6215, 6588.7, 8010, 8557, 10233, 10240, 11041, 11123.2, 12100.33, 12100.162, 12910, 12960, 12965, 15475.6, 19829.9854, 53398.52, 54953.4, 54953.8, 54953.8.1, 54954.2, 54957.9, 63049.71, 65589.5, 65914.2, 65950, 66300.6.5, 66323, 67784, 67786, 67788, and 87202 of, and to repeal the heading of Chapter 17.45 (commencing with Section 7289) of Division 7 of Title 1 of, the Government Code, to amend Section 676 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, to amend Sections 1279.6, 1342.74, 1367.25, 1597.640, 8028.73, 17021.8, 17970.3, 38532, 38562, 38562.3, 38591.2, 40100.5.5, 41313, 44501, 44515, 44559.14, 50406.4, 50410, 53545.14, 104660, 104661, and 108980 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 937, 10123.1933, and 10123.196 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 923.1, 1401, and 2810.8 of the Labor Code, to amend Section 59 of the Military and Veterans Code, to amend Sections 136.1, 636.6, 1170, 2780.6, 11105.04, and 13667 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 4291.5, 4584.1, 4584.2, 5006.1, 5598, 5797.4, 21080.28.5, 21080.43, 21080.44, 25354, 25545, 25545.16, 25545.19, 30166, 30168, 30600.5, and 42652.5 of the Public Resources Code, to amend Sections 748.5, 850, 3299.2, 3310, 8501, and 180305 of, to amend the heading of Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of Division 4.1 of, and to repeal the heading of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Division 1.5 of, the Public Utilities Code, to amend Sections 17053.40, 19002, and 23640 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, to amend Sections 21201 and 21450.5 of the Vehicle Code, to amend Sections 351, 50976, 60385, 60414, 74467, and 74850 of the Water Code, to amend Sections 309, 827, 9630, 10213.5, 11330.6, 13300.5, 14005.62, 14005.27, 14105.47, 14132.968, 16000.1, 16121.5, and 18900 of, and to repeal Section 12306.16 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to amend Section 3 of Chapter 578 of the Statutes of 2025, relating to maintenance of the codes.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 5.
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ME bill #LD2153 • Last Action 03/06/2026
An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources, consolidating energy-related functions within a single state agency. It also makes several other changes, including bringing the Department of Energy Resources under the State Government Evaluation Act, allowing its unspent funds to be carried forward to the next fiscal year, and requiring the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consult with the Department of Energy Resources instead of the Public Utilities Commission on energy efficiency standards for state buildings. Furthermore, the bill includes the Department of Energy Resources in the definition of "agency" for the Tribal-State Collaboration Act, designates it to adopt rules for offshore wind energy procurements, expands its reporting on petroleum product supply to include all such products, and shifts certain carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program activities from the Public Utilities Commission to the Commissioner of Energy Resources. Finally, it repeals a provision about transferring unobligated balances for the coastal zone management program and mandates that the Department of Energy Resources review hydropower developments on the St. Croix River and report findings to the Legislature.
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Bill Summary: Part A of this bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources. Part B of the bill does the following. 1. It includes the Department of Energy Resources within the list of agencies that are subject to review in accordance with the State Government Evaluation Act. 2. It provides that any All Other balance remaining in the department's General Fund account at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward for use in the next fiscal year. 3. It requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consult with the department, instead of the Public Utilities Commission, in establishing rules related to energy efficiency standards for the construction of new or substantially renovated state-owned or state-leased buildings and buildings built with state funds. 4. It includes the department within the definition of "agency" for the purposes of the Tribal-State Collaboration Act. 5. It requires the department, instead of the Public Utilities Commission, to adopt routine technical rules governing offshore wind energy procurements pursuant to the Maine Wind Energy Act. 6. It expands the definition of "primary storage facility" to specify that it includes a facility that receives petroleum products into the State by rail or truck. 7. It expands the department's reporting requirement related to shortfalls in supply or anticipated deliveries of home heating oil or kerosene to include all petroleum products. 8. It directs that certain activities of the Public Utilities Commission related to the carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program are to be undertaken by the Commissioner of Energy Resources. 9. It repeals a provision that directed the State Controller to transfer any unobligated balances related to the coastal zone management program remaining in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Department of Marine Resources, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Department of Energy Resources. 10. It requires the Department of Energy Resources to review the status of hydropower developments on the St. Croix River by January 1, 2028 and every 5 years thereafter and provide a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy matters regarding any significant developments or recommendations.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP
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IL bill #SB1781 • Last Action 03/06/2026
DEATHS DOMESTIC VIOL VICTIM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill addresses the investigation of deaths potentially related to domestic violence by enhancing training, investigative procedures, and support for families. It requires State police and local law enforcement officers to receive specialized training on identifying potential domestic violence-related homicides, including recognizing specific indicators such as premature death, suspicious death scenes, relationship dynamics, and history of abuse. The bill mandates that coroners and law enforcement conduct more comprehensive investigations when a death is suspected to be linked to domestic violence, including interviewing family members, consulting forensic pathologists, and considering ten specific "red flag" markers. Sworn law enforcement must now be current in domestic violence incident training, and families of potential domestic violence homicide victims will have access to victim services and the right to request investigation records. The legislation aims to prevent premature conclusions about deaths, particularly suicides, and ensure a more thorough and trauma-informed approach to investigating suspicious deaths with potential domestic violence connections. Importantly, the bill defines key terms like "domestic violence" and "partner" and provides guidelines for when and how these enhanced investigative procedures should be applied, while also preserving law enforcement agencies' investigative discretion.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that State police officers and local police officers shall receive training in homicide investigations in which the victims were suspected of being subject to domestic abuse. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that every coroner, whenever, as soon as he or she knows or is informed that the dead body of any person is found, or lying within his or her county, whose death is suspected of being a death, if the circumstances surrounding the death is known or suspected as due to suicide and affords a reasonable basis to suspect that the death was caused by or related to the domestic violence of another, in consultation with a board-certified forensic pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology, shall go to the place where the dead body is and take charge of the same and shall make a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the death. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Adds the Investigation of Homicides of Decedents with Identifiable History of Being Victimized by Domestic Violence Article to the Code. Provides that prior to making any findings as to the manner and cause of death of a deceased individual with an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence, and with the presence of 3 or more specified factors, law enforcement investigators shall interview family members, such as parents, siblings, or other close friends or relatives of the decedent with relevant information regarding that history of domestic violence. Lists those factors that law enforcement investigators must consider in those investigations. Provides that sworn law enforcement personnel investigating a death if it has been determined that the decedent has an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence shall be current in their training related to domestic violence incidents, including training required pursuant to the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois or the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines terms. Amends the Autopsy Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 15 : Craig Wilcox (R)*, Adriane Johnson (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Jil Tracy (R), Don DeWitte (R), Li Arellano (R), Andrew Chesney (R), Terri Bryant (R), Paul Faraci (D), Sally Turner (R), Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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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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NH bill #HB1233 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relative to the minutes of non-public sessions.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law regarding nonpublic session minutes by clarifying and expanding transparency requirements. Specifically, the bill stipulates that only the exact portion of minutes or decisions directly covered by the original motion to enter a nonpublic session may be withheld from public disclosure, which is a more precise standard than previous law. The bill also requires that the list of withheld minutes include additional details such as the start and end times of the nonpublic session, in addition to the existing requirements like the date and specific exemption used. If a public body decides to withhold certain minutes, they must maintain a comprehensive list of those minutes that will be made publicly available as soon as practicable. The bill preserves existing provisions that allow minutes to be withheld if two-thirds of members present vote that disclosure could adversely affect a person's reputation, render a proposed action ineffective, or relate to terrorism and emergency preparedness. The new provisions aim to increase governmental transparency by narrowing the scope of what can be kept secret and providing more detailed information about nonpublic sessions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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Bill Summary: This bill modifies the right-to-know law by requiring that the only minutes or decisions withheld from public disclosure are those portions covered by the motion to enter nonpublic session. The bill also adds start times and end times in the list of nonpublic session minutes available under the right-to-know law.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Calvin Beaulier (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 12/02/2025
• Last Action: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 6
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CO bill #HB1113 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Modifications to Elections
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Colorado's election laws, including expanding the types of identification accepted for voting to include a division of youth corrections identification card or correspondence from a county sheriff indicating jail confinement, and removing the definition of "political party district." It also updates the definition of video security surveillance recording and requires county clerks to set their office hours. The bill mandates that institutions of higher education email students information about voting, eligibility, and registration on specific dates before an election, and clarifies that county clerks, not election judges, handle affidavits for affiliation errors. High school students assisting with voter registration will now be called "high school liaisons" instead of deputy registrars, and the Secretary of State will be responsible for canceling certain registrations. In the event of a presidential or vice-presidential candidate's death or withdrawal after nomination but before electors meet, the elector's vote will go to the successor candidate. The bill also modifies procedures for congressional vacancy elections, including requiring them to coincide with primary or general elections if the vacancy occurs within a certain timeframe. It clarifies that a person cannot be a candidate for more than one office if both are voted on in the same election, adjusts timelines for minor party candidates, and removes the requirement for written acceptance of nominations by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Voter service and polling centers (VSPCs) experiencing supply shortages, including ballots, will not close and may be required to stay open longer, and VSPCs on college campuses will have additional signage and email notification requirements. Counties with 1,000 or more active electors can adopt electronic or electromechanical voting systems. The age for student election judges is lowered to 15, and methods for appointment notification are expanded. Election judges will no longer need to make proclamations about poll openings or closings, and the two-hour period employees are entitled to be absent from work to vote will apply to any day VSPCs are open, not just election day. Voters can bring printed or written materials into VSPCs for reference, and new reporting requirements are established for VSPCs with wait times exceeding one hour, including public hearings. The bill also addresses mail ballot delivery times, in-person voting at jails, and the submission of election plans, requiring drop boxes on private college campuses in addition to public ones. It repeals the provision allowing any registered elector to challenge another's registration and clarifies the duties of canvass boards. For vacancies in the U.S. Senate, the governor must appoint someone from the same political party as the former senator, and appointed officials will serve until the next general election. Finally, the bill clarifies the offense of voter interference to occur within 100 feet of a polling or drop-off location and makes language in the Colorado Open Records Act gender-neutral, specifying that ballot markings voluntarily made by an elector do not need to be redacted.
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Bill Summary: The bill modifies the "Uniform Election Code of 1992" (code) and the "Colorado Open Records Act" as follows: ! Regarding elections generally, includes a division of youth corrections identification card or correspondence from a county sheriff indicating that an elector is confined in jail or detention in the definition of "identification" for purposes of the code; repeals the definition of "political party district"; modifies the definition of video security surveillance recording; repeals an obsolete provision related to past district elections; and requires each county clerk and recorder (clerk) to set operational hours for the clerk's office; ! Regarding the qualification and registration of electors, requires and specifies the information institutions of higher education must provide to students by email, on the 15th day and final day before an election, or posting on campus concerning voting, voter eligibility, and registration; requires the clerk, rather than an election judge, to provide an affidavit to an elector to correct an error in the elector's affiliation recorded in the statewide database; modifies the language concerning preregistration of a high school student; specifies that the principal of a public high school or their designee who assists in preregistration and registration to vote are high school liaisons, rather than deputy registrars, and eliminates certain filing requirements; and makes the secretary of state (secretary), rather than the clerk, responsible for cancelling certain registrations pursuant to existing law; ! Regarding presidential electors, specifies that if a presidential or vice-presidential candidate dies or withdraws as a candidate after accepting the nomination of a political party but prior to the meeting of presidential electors, an elector's vote for the presidential candidate or vice-presidential candidate refers to the successor candidate nominated by the political party; ! Regarding congressional vacancy elections, modifies notice, preparation, and conduct of elections; requires elections to be concurrent with a primary or general election if the vacancy occurs between 150 and 90 days of such election; requires elections to be conducted according to provisions for general elections; and specifies the arrangement of names on the ballot; ! Regarding access to the ballot by candidates, clarifies that no person is eligible to be a candidate for more than one office only if both offices are to be voted on in the same election; modifies the timeline for nomination of minor political party candidates; and eliminates the requirement that a candidate file a written acceptance of a nomination by mail, fax, or hand delivery; ! Regarding notice and preparation of elections, clarifies that a voter service and polling center (VSPC) that experiences a shortage of supplies, including ballots, shall not close and may be required to remain open longer on election day; specifies that, in addition to existing designation by sign requirements, a VSPC on the campus of an institution of higher education must be identified and described in signs conspicuously posted at the student center and in an email sent to all enrolled students; and allows the clerk of any county with 1,000 or more active electors, upon consultation with the board of county commissioners, to adopt an electronic or electromechanical voting system; ! Regarding election judges, changes the age eligibility requirements for a student election judge from 16 to 15 and expands the methods for notice and acceptance of an election judge appointment; ! Regarding the conduct of elections, repeals the requirement for an election judge to proclaim the polls are open or will be closed in 30 minutes on election day; modifies the 2-hour period that eligible electors are entitled to be absent from work to vote from only on election day to any day when VSPCs are open; allows an elector to take printed or written materials of their choice into a VSPC as a resource for voting; creates new reporting requirements for counties with one or more VSPCs experiencing a wait time in excess of one hour; creates a requirement for a public hearing regarding such VSPCs to be conducted by the secretary in coordination with the reporting clerk; recognizes other significant issues, in addition to a software or hardware malfunction, that may make counting ballots with electronic vote-tabulating equipment impracticable; and creates a requirement for a reporting county to include certain additional information in its next proposed election plan; ! Regarding mail ballot elections, modifies mail ballot delivery times; requires a minimum number of hours for in-person voting at a county jail or detention center based on the number of beds available; modifies the timeline for submission and approval of proposed election plans; allows the secretary to request modification of an election plan and adds requirements for the submission of such a modified plan; changes the enrolled-student threshold from 2,000 to 1,000 for purposes of requiring a drop box on campus and requires a drop box on the campus of private institutions of higher education in addition to state institutions; and requires a clerk who fails to send a signature verification form within the 2-day deadline to send the signature verification by overnight mail or hand delivery; ! Regarding challenges to registration, repeals the provision for any registered elector to challenge the registration of another person for illegal or fraudulent registration; ! Regarding election returns, clarifies the ministerial nature of a canvass board's duty to certify the abstract of votes cast upon confirmation that the ballots have been reconciled; ! Regarding vacancies in office, requires the governor to appoint a person who is a member of the same political party as the former United States senator to fill a vacancy in that office; and clarifies that a person appointed to fill a partisan office vacancy serves only until the next general election, at which time the remainder of the vacant term, if any, is filled by election; and ! Regarding election offenses, clarifies the offense of voter interference occurs when a person interferes with a voter within 100 feet of a polling or drop-off location or drop box; clarifies that offenses involving a false slate of presidential electors extends to lists of electors voting and votes for candidates for president and vice president of the United States, or their successors. The bill amends the "Colorado Open Records Act" to make language gender neutral and specify that a designated election official is not required to cover or redact from ballot markings or messages voluntarily made by an elector.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Emily Sirota (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, Katie Wallace (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Meg Froelich (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Lori Goldstein (D)*, Eliza Hamrick (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*, Kenny Nguyen (D)*, Amy Paschal (D)*, Jacqueline Phillips (D)*, Manny Rutinel (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*, Tammy Story (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
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UT bill #HB0072 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for cryptocurrency transactions and law enforcement, requiring specialized cryptocurrency investigation training for local law enforcement officers every three years, focusing on tracing, seizure, and legal aspects of digital assets, and mandates that local law enforcement agencies and the Division of Securities report quarterly on cryptocurrency-related cases to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which will then produce an annual summary. Additionally, the bill introduces consumer protections for virtual currency kiosks, defining terms like "virtual currency" and "virtual currency kiosk," setting daily transaction limits for cash or virtual currency exchanges, requiring clear disclosures about risks and insurance, mandating fraud prevention warnings in English and Spanish, and ensuring customers receive detailed receipts in their chosen language, while also requiring kiosk operators to maintain transaction records and cooperate with law enforcement investigations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates cryptocurrency training requirements for law enforcement and consumer protections for digital asset kiosks.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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HI bill #SB2497 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Electric Energy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires electric utilities, excluding electric cooperatives, to provide transparent analyses of how proposed energy projects will affect customer electricity bills, making these analyses publicly accessible online in a usable electronic format. These analyses must detail the assumptions used in calculations, including resource types, capacities, operational timing, pricing, and the modeling methods employed, allowing for sensitivity analysis and scenario testing. Utilities must update these analyses if material assumptions change and submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) detailing the actual costs and dispatch of approved energy generation and storage projects. The bill aims to empower ratepayers by increasing transparency and enabling better evaluation of proposed projects and their affordability, with these new requirements taking effect on July 1, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Requires all electric utilities, other than electric cooperatives, to provide transparent customer bill impact analyses that are accessible to the public in an electronic format reasonably usable by ratepayers. Establishes requirements for bill impact analyses. Requires electric utilities to submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Glenn Wakai (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Chris Lee (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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HI bill #SB2948 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Insurance Fraud.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen insurance fraud prevention and enforcement in Hawaii by expanding the definition of insurance fraud, particularly during declared emergencies, and by enhancing the capabilities of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch. It introduces new definitions for "disaster-related insurance activity," "fraud analytics" (which refers to using data analysis to detect fraud), and "litigation financing arrangement" (where an outside party funds a lawsuit in exchange for a share of the settlement). The bill prohibits "claims harvesting," which involves soliciting insurance claims through deceptive means, and fraudulent litigation financing. It also establishes a centralized database for insurance fraud data, allows for interagency data sharing, and mandates that the Insurance Commissioner report annually to the Legislature on fraud investigations and trends. Furthermore, it provides protections for whistleblowers who report suspected insurance fraud in good faith and clarifies penalties for insurance fraud, including increased fines and potential license sanctions. The bill also addresses unfair claim settlement practices, especially during emergencies, and appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund to support these efforts.
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Bill Summary: Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Angus McKelvey (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Tim Richards (D)*, Stanley Chang (D), Carol Fukunaga (D), Troy Hashimoto (D), Dru Kanuha (D), Sharon Moriwaki (D), Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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IL bill #HB4682 • Last Action 03/06/2026
FOIA-REPEAT COMMERCIAL REQUEST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access government records. Specifically, it adds a provision that states repeated requests for records made for commercial purposes will be considered "unduly burdensome," meaning they can be refused. This applies when the same person makes multiple requests that are similar or ask for updated versions of records they've already received or been denied. The purpose of this change is to prevent individuals or entities from repeatedly asking for the same or similar commercial information, which can strain government resources.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that repeated requests for commercial purposes shall be deemed unduly burdensome if the requests are from the same person and seek similar or updated records.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
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UT bill #HB0373 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Higher Education Innovation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a pilot grant program for higher education research funding, known as the Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program, which will be administered by the Utah Board of Higher Education. The program aims to support research institutions and applied research projects at regional institutions, with specific funding allocations for each. Applications will be prioritized based on their expected impact, connection to Utah industries, relevance to state economic development or public policy needs, potential for commercialization, available matching funds, and opportunities for student participation. The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws, including changes to the powers of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, the Utah First Credential Program, the Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program, and the organization and funding of the Nucleus Institute and its associated Nucleus Fund, which focuses on investing in Utah-based technology companies. The bill also includes provisions for reporting on the pilot program and its outcomes to legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a pilot grant program for higher education research funding.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karen Peterson (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #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 #SB0323 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice by establishing a new Department of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and transferring responsibilities from the former Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) to the DCJ. It also makes various changes to existing laws, including updating references to the Utah Criminal Code, modifying reporting requirements for recidivism data, and adjusting definitions and responsibilities across multiple state agencies. Key changes include the transfer of duties from the CCJJ to the DCJ, the creation of new sections within Title 75E to outline the department's structure and responsibilities, and the amendment of numerous existing statutes to reflect these changes, such as updating references to the DCJ and other relevant departments. The bill also includes provisions for the administration of various funds and programs related to criminal justice, victim services, and juvenile justice, and specifies effective dates and coordination clauses for amendments made by other legislation.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Karianne Lisonbee (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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IL bill #HB4683 • Last Action 03/06/2026
FOIA-MASS REQUESTER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to establish specific rules for "mass requesters," defined as individuals or entities submitting identical or substantially similar requests for records to five or more public bodies within a 30-day period. Public bodies must now respond to these mass requesters within 21 business days, providing an estimate of time and fees, denying the request with justification, declaring it unduly burdensome with an opportunity to revise, or providing the requested records. While generally prioritizing requests from non-mass requesters, public bodies must still comply with mass requests within a reasonable time unless records are exempt. The bill also makes it a violation for a person to knowingly conceal their status as a mass requester when asked by a public body, which can lead to the denial of their request. Furthermore, mass requesters must notify the public body of any objections to a denial before seeking review from the Public Access Counselor or filing a lawsuit, and their ability to recover attorney's fees is limited unless the public body knowingly fails to respond or provide a basis for denial.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Requires a public body to respond to a request for records submitted by a mass requester within 21 business days after receipt. Requires the response to (i) provide to the requester an estimate of the time required by the public body to provide the records requested and an estimate of the fees to be charged, which the public body may require the person to pay in full before copying the requested documents, (ii) deny the request pursuant to one or more of the exemptions set out in the Act, (iii) notify the requester that the request is unduly burdensome and extend an opportunity to the requester to attempt to reduce the request to manageable proportions, or (iv) provide the records requested. Provides that, unless the records are exempt from disclosure, a public body shall comply with a request for records within a reasonable period considering the size and complexity of the request and giving priority to records requested by requesters who are not mass requesters. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for a person to knowingly obtain a public record without disclosing the person's status as a mass requester, if requested to do so by the public body, within 5 business days. Allows the public body to deny the request based upon the violation. Requires a mass requester to notify the public body of an objection before seeking review of a denial of a request with the Public Access Counselor, and requires review by a Public Access Counselor before judicial review. Limits awards of attorney's fees to mass requesters under the Act. Defines "mass requester". Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
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UT bill #HB0372 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Welfare Changes
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law to enhance the oversight and effectiveness of the guardian ad litem program, which represents the best interests of minors in legal proceedings, and to clarify the process for reviewing child fatality reports. Key provisions include the establishment of a Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee, composed of various stakeholders including judges, attorneys, mental health professionals, and individuals with lived experience in the child welfare system, to oversee the statewide guardian ad litem program and assess its compliance and effectiveness. The bill also refines the redaction process for fatality review reports to protect sensitive information while ensuring transparency, and clarifies that determinations of a minor's best interest must be made in accordance with specific legal sections, emphasizing the importance of considering the minor's expressed wishes and the basis for the guardian ad litem's recommendations. Furthermore, it mandates that attorney guardians ad litem conduct independent investigations, meet with minors, and keep them informed about their cases, while also ensuring that the minor's wishes are communicated to the court, even if they differ from the guardian ad litem's assessment of the best interest.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses guardians ad litem and consideration of a minor's best interest.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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WA bill #HB2508 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and protect privacy.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies and expands the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations (OII) to align with its current operations and practices, while also establishing public disclosure requirements and privacy protections. Specifically, it broadens the OII's jurisdiction to investigate deaths that occur during or after any use of force by an involved officer, not just deadly force, and allows for the review of prior investigations if new evidence emerges. The bill also grants the OII access to information from responding fire departments and ambulance services, with specific privacy protections for health care information. Furthermore, it defines what constitutes confidential investigative and private information that is exempt from public disclosure, particularly concerning ongoing investigations and information that implicates an individual's privacy. The bill also amends existing laws regarding public records exemptions to include information exempt under the new provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to clarifying the scope of authority of the 2 office of independent investigations to align with current operations 3 and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and 4 protect privacy; amending RCW 43.102.030, 43.102.080, and 43.102.120; 5 reenacting and amending RCW 43.102.010 and 42.56.240; and adding a 6 new section to chapter 43.102 RCW. 7
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Debra Entenman (D)*, Shelley Kloba (D), Sharlett Mena (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Steve Bergquist (D), Brian Burnett (R), Beth Doglio (D), Roger Goodman (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Natasha Hill (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Chipalo Street (D), Julia Reed (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Delivered to Governor.
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UT bill #HB0366 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's judicial system, most notably by establishing a new "Constitutional Court" which would have exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions challenging the constitutionality of state laws or the Utah Constitution, seeking declaratory judgments or injunctive relief against state entities or officials. The bill also modifies how interest is calculated on judgments, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various court administrators, adjusts judicial salaries and their percentages relative to district court judges, and updates procedures for judicial appointments and retention elections. Additionally, it amends rules regarding the publication of decisions by the Business and Chancery Court, the management of municipal cases in district courts, and the process for filing a notice of pendency of action (lis pendens) to include the new Constitutional Court. The establishment and effectiveness of the Constitutional Court are contingent on a court ruling invalidating or enjoining a related section of existing law.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses issues related to the judiciary.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jordan Teuscher (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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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 #HB0370 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sex Offender Oversight Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Sex Offender Oversight Amendments, aims to enhance the oversight and management of individuals registered as sex offenders within Utah. Key provisions include requiring sheriffs to comply with specific requirements for monitoring certain registered sex offenders, and expanding the offenses that trigger DNA specimen analysis to include a broader range of crimes, such as failure to register as a sex offender or comply with monitoring programs. The bill also clarifies the definition of "residence" for registration purposes, distinguishing between a dwelling and temporary structures or vehicles, and introduces a new "monitoring program" for sex offenders who cannot provide a residential address, which may involve GPS tracking and requires offenders to pay for participation unless they demonstrate an inability to do so. Furthermore, it mandates that law enforcement agencies and the Division of Adult Probation and Parole (DAP) accept and oversee this monitoring program, and outlines procedures for issuing arrest warrants and locating offenders who fail to comply. The bill also establishes that courts must consider issuing arrest warrants for sex offenders who violate monitoring program requirements, with a presumption in favor of warrants when an offender is subject to the monitoring program. Finally, it requires the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain this monitoring program, develop online training for relevant personnel, and outlines procedures for handling offender registration and potential violations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses oversight of sex offenders on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0185 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Carbon Credit Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to establish new requirements and a dedicated fund for carbon credit transactions. Specifically, it mandates that state entities selling or exchanging carbon credits must obtain a digital identification number for them and report transaction details, including the description of the carbon emission offset and sale terms, to the state auditor. The state auditor will then maintain a list of this information and report on carbon credit transaction revenue and summaries to a legislative subcommittee. Additionally, the bill creates a "Carbon Credit Litigation Fund" managed by the state treasurer, which will receive money from judgments, settlements, or compromises related to alleged violations of laws concerning the sale or marketing of carbon credits or carbon credit transactions. This fund can be used by the Attorney General to prevent federal mandates related to carbon credits and emissions, and to recover carbon credits lost through fraudulent sales. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "carbon credit" and makes conforming changes to related statutes, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses requirements related to the sale of a carbon credit.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Shelley (R)*, Derrin Owens (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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FL bill #S0696 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Registration of Trademarks
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Florida Department of State adopt the international schedule of classes of goods and services for trademark registration, replacing the state's previous classification system, and requires the department to establish and maintain a secure online portal for submitting trademark registration and renewal applications by December 31, 2027, which will allow for electronic submission of required documents like specimens and drawings, electronic payment of fees, and electronic verification of applications, while also updating existing laws to permit electronic verification and the submission of electronic specimens for online applications.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to registration of trademarks; amending s. 495.111, F.S.; requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services for trademarks; deleting provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; amending s. 495.031, F.S.; providing online application requirements; creating s. 495.0315, F.S.; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application; providing website requirements; requiring the department to make the online application system available by a specified date; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
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HI bill #SB2312 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Government Contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), also known as chapter 92F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, to ensure that records created or maintained by private contractors performing essential government tasks remain accessible to the public. Specifically, it requires any contractor hired to perform an "agency function" – meaning a service, program, or activity that a government agency is legally authorized or required to do – to follow the agency's record retention schedule and provide the agency with access to these records upon request. Importantly, all records retained by such contractors will be considered government records under the UIPA, making them subject to public disclosure laws. This provision aims to prevent government transparency obligations from being bypassed when agencies outsource their functions. However, this requirement does not apply to contracts made by the Employees' Retirement System, and the changes will take effect on January 1, 2525.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) to require the contracted party of each contract to perform an agency function to retain records following the retention schedule of the agency and to provide the agency access to the records upon request. Establishes that all records retained by an agency function contractor shall be deemed government records for the purposes of the UIPA. Exempts contracts entered into by the Employees' Retirement System. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Karl Rhoads (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Carol Fukunaga (D)*, Mike Gabbard (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Sharon Moriwaki (D)*, Les Ihara (D), Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: One Day Notice 03-10-26.
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MS bill #HB1532 • Last Action 03/06/2026
"The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act"; create.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act," establishes a new process for addressing fraudulent filings made with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office, which handles registrations for various business entities like corporations and limited liability companies. If a person, referred to as a "complainant," believes a document filed with an entity was unauthorized and intended to alter ownership, registered agent information, or impersonate another person's identity, they can submit a "declaration of wrongful filing" to the Office of the Secretary of State. This declaration must include specific details about the entity, the complainant, and evidence supporting their claim, and must be notarized. The Secretary of State's Office will then notify the filer of the allegations, and if the filer fails to respond within 30 days, the filing will be deemed fraudulent, and a final order will be issued. If the filer does respond, the office will make a preliminary determination, and both parties will have an opportunity to provide further information before a final decision is made. If a filing is deemed fraudulent, it will be treated as if it never existed, and if an entity was registered using someone's identity without authorization, that entity will be dissolved. The bill also clarifies that data submitted as part of this process is generally considered nonpublic and exempt from public records requests, with exceptions for dissemination to law enforcement or under court order. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to extend the timeframe from ten to sixty days for the Secretary of State to refuse and return documents that do not meet filing requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Sections 79-39-1, 79-39-3, 79-39-5, 79-39-7, 79-39-9, 79-39-11, 79-39-13, 79-39-15 And 79-39-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Business Fraud Prevention Act; To Amend Sections 79-4-1.25 And 79-29-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Clay Mansell (R)*, Kevin Felsher (R)*, Jeff Hale (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Enrolled Bill Signed
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VA bill #HB1490 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child abuse or neglect; establishes centralized intake system for reports or complaints.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized toll-free hotline managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS) for all reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect, shifting this responsibility from local departments of social services. Local departments will now be required to immediately forward any received complaints to this central hotline. The bill also mandates that the DSS will determine the validity of these reports and complaints. Furthermore, it requires local departments to respond to valid reports of abuse or neglect concerning children under three years old within 24 hours, and to investigate and determine the validity of complaints involving children under three and children with disabilities. The DSS will implement this centralized intake system through a phased approach starting July 1, 2026, and will also contract for a study to identify best practices for screening child protective services complaints.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect; response to complaints within 24 hours for children under three years of age. Creates a centralized toll-free hotline for intake for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. The bill directs the Department of Social Services (the Department) to be the agency responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. Under current law, local departments of social services are the agencies responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse and they determine the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect hotline.The bill directs the Department to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill directs the State Board of Social Services to promulgate regulations to require that local departments of social services (i) respond to valid reports and complaints alleging suspected abuse or neglect of a child under the age of three within 24 hours of receiving such reports or complaints and (ii) investigate and determine the validity of complaints alleging suspected abuse or neglect of children under the age of three and children with disabilities.The bill requires the Department to convene a workgroup of representatives and stakeholders to optimize the Department's authority to provide intake services. The bill directs the Department, beginning July 1, 2026, to implement centralized intake through a phased-in approach that gradually transitions intake from local departments of social services to the Department. The bill also requires the Department to contract with a third party to complete a comprehensive study of the screening process of child protective services complaints across Virginia, identify best practices, and make recommendations for the most effective and efficient system for intake.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Laura Jane Cohen (D), Debra Gardner (D), Irene Shin (D), Stacey Carroll (D), Nicole Cole (D), Phil Hernandez (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Adele McClure (D), Briana Sewell (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
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UT bill #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 #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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FL bill #S1080 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to transportation laws, including increasing the minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow traffic signals by 0.4 seconds, allowing for the enforcement of school zone speed limits using speed detection systems only when flashing beacons are activated, and providing specific timelines for installing these beacons. It also revises rules for issuing traffic citations, including defining "careful and prudent manner" for right turns on red, and requires counties and municipalities to maintain data related to traffic infraction detectors for at least two years. The bill authorizes private property owners to install automated license plate recognition systems for access control or parking enforcement but prohibits them from sharing or selling certain data, with exceptions for law enforcement and specific parking-related purposes, and establishes penalties for unauthorized use or release of this information. Additionally, it modifies procedures for administrative hearings related to school bus infractions, changes reporting requirements for school districts from quarterly to annually, and allows counties and municipalities to set lower speed limits in residential areas under certain conditions. The bill also introduces a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program to upgrade traffic signals with advanced technology, requires metropolitan planning organizations in certain counties to study consolidation, and mandates a study on advanced detection and monitoring systems at railroad crossings. It also includes provisions regarding the use of digital driver's licenses for identity verification, funding for airport projects, direct payments to subcontractors, and extends the statute of limitations for certain traffic violations upon receipt of specific affidavits.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transportation; requiring the Department of Transportation and any impacted local government to increase the minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow signals at certain intersections by a specified amount of time; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing enforcement of restrictive school zone speed limits through the use of speed detection systems under certain conditions; providing that certain evidence is not required for a certain timeframe for speed detection systems installed before a certain date; revising circumstances for which counties and municipalities may place or install or contract to place or install speed detection systems; providing requirements for the physical placement of such speed detection systems; amending s. 316.0083, F.S.; deleting a provision prohibiting the issuance of certain notices of violation and traffic citations for failure to stop before crossing over a stop line or other point at which a stop is required under certain circumstances; defining the term “careful and prudent manner”; providing that certain counties and municipalities are responsible for and must maintain certain data for a specified period; amending s. 316.0776, F.S.; revising provisions relating to the placement and installation of certain speed detection systems and components thereof; limiting the violations that may be captured by such speed detection systems; amending s. 316.0777, F.S.; authorizing a private property owner to install an automated license plate recognition system for use on certain property for a specified purpose or in connection with controlling or enforcement of access to property; prohibiting a private property owner that installs such a system from accessing certain data or sharing or selling certain images and data; providing exceptions; requiring such private property owners to contractually obligate certain third parties to protect certain images and data from disclosure; prohibiting such private property owners from offering or providing as payment or other consideration certain proceeds to a third party; providing an exception; providing noncriminal penalties for the unauthorized use or release of certain information; amending s. 316.173, F.S.; revising procedures for certain administrative hearings; revising a limitation on the use of videos and images recorded as part of a school bus infraction detection system; requiring certain school districts to submit specified reports to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles annually, rather than quarterly; requiring the department to publish such reports on its website; amending ss. 316.183 and 316.189, F.S.; authorizing counties and municipalities to set lower maximum speed limits in residence districts under certain circumstances; amending s. 316.1895, F.S.; requiring the use of flashing beacons under certain circumstances; providing that certain areas have until a specified date to place and install such beacons; amending s. 316.1896, F.S.; authorizing the enforcement of restrictive school zone speed limits through the use of speed detection systems only when flashing beacons are activated; providing that certain evidence is not required for a certain timeframe for speed detection systems installed before a certain date; providing that certain areas have until a specified date to place or install such beacons; revising the timeframe within which a person who receives a notice of violation is required to take certain action; revising the timeframe within which the registered owner of a vehicle must furnish a specified affidavit under certain circumstances; revising a limitation on the use of videos and images recorded as part of a speed detection system in a school zone; revising information that must be included in a specified report; deleting a provision authorizing the department to require the quarterly submission of certain data; requiring the department to publish such reports on its website; amending s. 316.1906, F.S.; providing that certain radar and LiDAR units are not required to be on certain lists; amending s. 316.650, F.S.; revising provisions relating to traffic citations; amending s. 318.15, F.S.; revising provisions relating to penalties for certain failures to comply; amending s. 318.18, F.S.; providing exceptions to requirements that certain civil penalties be remitted to school districts; revising costs which a local hearing officer may order payment of under certain circumstances; amending s. 320.02, F.S.; revising circumstances under which the department may withhold registration or reregistration of a motor vehicle; amending s. 320.061, F.S.; prohibiting a person from applying or attaching materials that interfere with the legibility, angular visibility, or detectability of, or that interfere with the ability to record, the primary features or details on a license plate; authorizing license plate frames that impinge upon information at certain locations under certain circumstances; amending s. 320.0848, F.S.; including certain pregnancy-related conditions in the list of disabilities that qualify a person for a disabled parking permit; repealing s. 320.0849, F.S., relating to expectant mother parking permits; amending s. 322.142, F.S.; authorizing the department to make and issue reproductions from certain files and digital records for identity verification purposes under certain circumstances; authorizing identity verification service providers to use department data for a specified purpose under certain conditions; prohibiting such providers from selling, sharing, or retaining certain information; prohibiting the department from allowing the use of digital imaged licenses for a private entity’s business purposes; amending s. 332.007, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Transportation to fund certain project costs at certain airports; prohibiting the department from requiring certain matching funds; authorizing the provision of certain funds as matching funds for certain eligible projects; amending s. 337.11, F.S.; authorizing the department to make direct payments to a first-tier subcontractor; providing construction; requiring the department to adopt rules establishing certain procedures; providing requirements for such procedures; requiring that amounts paid to a first-tier subcontractor be deducted from amounts otherwise due to the contractor; amending s. 337.18, F.S.; requiring that a takeover agreement between the department and a surety set forth certain procedures; amending s. 339.175, F.S.; requiring metropolitan planning organizations serving specified counties to submit a certain feasibility report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date, with certain goals; amending s. 339.85, F.S.; requiring the department to implement a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program; providing the program’s purpose; requiring the department to implement a state-local partnership through a cost sharing arrangement; specifying requirements for such arrangement; authorizing the department to waive local match requirements for certain intersections; requiring the department to prioritize grant applications for certain intersections and use competitive procurement to find certain vendors; specifying program requirements; providing for an annual appropriation; amending s. 775.15, F.S.; extending the period of limitation for certain traffic violations upon receipt of specified affidavits; providing legislative findings and intent; defining terms; requiring the department to conduct a statewide study on advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad-highway crossings; providing requirements for the study; authorizing the department to consult with certain entities; requiring a report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; reenacting s. 318.121, F.S., relating to preemption of additional fees, fines, surcharges, and costs, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 318.18, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing effective dates.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rules, Transportation, Nick DiCeglie (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 543
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UT bill #HB0125 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Department of Natural Resources Related Modifications Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several modifications to Utah law, primarily concerning the Department of Natural Resources and the prevention of invasive species. It amends provisions related to the Cultural Site Stewardship Program to clarify its objectives and administrative processes. A significant portion of the bill focuses on combating invasive mussels by updating definitions for terms like "invasive mussel," "boat livery," and various types of vessels, and by establishing new requirements and exemptions for boat liveries regarding decontamination and fees. The bill also revises regulations for launching and operating vessels, including the collection of aquatic invasive species fees and the display of decals, and clarifies the powers of the division to prevent and manage invasive species infestations. Additionally, it adjusts language concerning the Division of Wildlife Resources' role in managing water bodies and water supply systems, modifies the collection and use of aquatic invasive species fees, and updates provisions related to overtime policies for state employees within the Department of Natural Resources. Finally, the bill enacts new provisions for funding litigation expenses related to water resources and amends laws concerning the state engineer's records, water rights, secondary water metering, and the powers and duties of the Utah Geological Survey.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to the Department of Natural Resources and related regulated areas.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Rex Shipp (R)*, David Hinkins (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Stewart Barlow (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Mike Kohler (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Clinton Okerlund (R), Mike Petersen (R), Tom Peterson (R), Troy Shelley (R), Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 68
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #SB0162 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Online Sales Tax Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Utah's sales and use tax laws, primarily by expanding the definition of taxable transactions to include digital audio-visual works, digital audio works, digital books, and gaming services, regardless of how they are delivered or accessed, and also includes amounts paid for the storage, use, or consumption of prewritten computer software that is delivered electronically or hosted by the seller. The bill also makes technical amendments to various definitions within the sales and use tax code, such as clarifying the definition of "governmental entity" and adding a definition for "seller-hosted prewritten computer software." The effective date for these changes is July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies sales and use tax provisions for online transactions.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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KY bill #SB219 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT relating to deferred deposit transaction fees imposed by the commissioner.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction, which is a short-term loan often referred to as a "payday loan," for data that businesses offering these loans must submit to a central database. This database is used to track outstanding loans and ensure compliance with regulations, and the fee, which can be passed on to the customer, will help fund its operation. The bill also specifies that these changes will apply to all deferred deposit transactions made on or after the date the Act becomes effective.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 286.9-140 to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction for data required to be submitted by a deferred deposit service business licensee; direct that the Act applies to deferred deposit transactions entered or or after the effective date of the Act.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Howell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/21/2026
• Last Action: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10 2026
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FL bill #H1087 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, particularly concerning virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers, which are entities that issue digital tokens pegged to a stable value like the US dollar. Specifically, it makes customer and consumer complaints, as well as documents related to these entities, confidential until an investigation or examination is no longer active, and in some cases, even after it concludes if disclosure would jeopardize other investigations, reveal personal financial information, or expose investigative techniques. The bill also extends these protections to trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers and to reports and records filed with the OFR related to financial transactions, including those involving monetary instruments and potentially suspicious activity, to prevent tipping off potential offenders or compromising ongoing investigations. These exemptions are subject to a legislative review and repeal process, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031, unless extended by the Legislature, and the bill includes a statement of public necessity to justify these confidentiality measures, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of investigations, the safety and soundness of the financial system, and individuals' personal financial information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Government Operations Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee, J.J. Grow (R)*, Omar Blanco (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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VA bill #HB1476 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Virginia law to allow law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies, which are established to review police conduct, to hold closed meetings to discuss specific complaint investigations, including criminal investigative files and audit findings related to those complaints. It also grants these oversight bodies, as well as independent policing auditors appointed in certain counties (like Arlington), access to certain law-enforcement records concerning juveniles when necessary for their duties. Furthermore, the bill permits the disclosure of information about crimes involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, or family abuse to these oversight bodies and auditors, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement while protecting sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; closed meetings; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records. Provides an exemption to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to allow closed meetings for discussion or consideration by any law-enforcement civilian oversight body established pursuant to general law of the criminal investigative files, audit findings, and deliberations regarding police operations related to a specific complaint before the body. The bill allows inspection of certain law-enforcement records concerning juveniles by such civilian oversight bodies when required to perform their duties and by any independent policing auditor, manager, director, or other person appointed by the local governing body to support such civilian oversight body. Finally, the bill allows disclosure of certain information regarding crimes involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, or family abuse to such civilian oversight body and independent policing auditor, manager, director, or other person appointed by the local governing body.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Charlie Schmidt (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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VA bill #HB1398 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in the Commonwealth, aiming to reduce preventable deaths. The Team will develop procedures for reviewing these deaths, collect and analyze data, and recommend programs and policy changes to improve prevention and support for families. Information and records gathered by the Team, as well as discussions of individual cases during Team meetings, will be kept confidential to protect privacy. The Team is required to compile and report statistical data on fetal and infant deaths every three years to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health, with these reports containing no personally identifiable information. Members of the Team and those providing information to it are granted immunity from civil liability for actions taken in good faith during reviews.
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Bill Summary: Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to develop and implement procedures to ensure that fetal and infant deaths occurring in the Commonwealth are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile triennial statistical data regarding fetal and infant deaths and to make such data available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health. The bill provides that information and records obtained or created by the Team and portions of meetings of the Team at which individual fetal and infant deaths are discussed shall be confidential.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing (19:00:00 3/6/2026 Senate Finance & Appropriations Room, Room 1300, General Assembl)
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VA bill #HB706 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Gunston Hall Board of Regents, which oversees this historic site, to hold at least one in-person meeting each year. Any other meetings of the Board within the same calendar year can be either in person or conducted entirely online as a public meeting, even if this differs from a specific rule in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a set of laws ensuring public access to government records and meetings. However, all meetings, regardless of format, must still follow the general requirements of FOIA.
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Bill Summary: Museums and other cultural institutions; Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents. Requires the Gunston Hall Board of Regents to meet in person at least once annually. The bill clarifies that any additional meeting of the Board held within the same calendar year may be in person or held as an all-virtual public meeting, notwithstanding a certain provision of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the contrary. The bill requires all such meetings to otherwise comply with FOIA.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : J.R. Henson (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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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 #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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VA bill #HB513 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Suicide fatality review teams, local and regional; established, membership, penalty.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes local and regional suicide fatality review teams, which can be formed by counties, cities, or combinations thereof, to review deaths by suicide, including those of military service members and veterans, to understand causes, promote inter-agency cooperation, and develop recommendations to prevent future suicides. The bill also amends existing law to exempt information and records obtained or created by these teams from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, meaning they are confidential and cannot be disclosed or subpoenaed, except for statistical findings that do not identify individuals. Team members are granted immunity from civil liability for their actions unless they involve gross negligence or willful misconduct, and violating the confidentiality requirement is a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine.
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Bill Summary: Local and regional suicide fatality review teams; penalty. Permits localities or combinations of localities to establish a local or regional suicide fatality review team. The bill provides exemptions from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for information and records obtained or created regarding a review of a fatality by such team.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Fernando Martinez (D)*, Katrina Callsen (D), Michael Feggans (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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VA bill #HB65 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which were established to support the apple industry, effective July 1, 2028. Any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. Additionally, the excise tax on apples will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Before the repeal, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a report detailing the board's financial activity for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services by June 30, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, such as removing references to the Apple Board and Apple Fund from provisions related to proprietary information exclusions and the diversion of dedicated revenues.
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Bill Summary: Apple Board; repeal. Repeals the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, and provides that any funds remaining in the Apple Fund as of July 1, 2028, shall be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill provides that the excise tax levied on apples grown in the Commonwealth shall not be collected for the 2026 harvest season and requires the chair of the Apple Board to file a report with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than June 30, 2028, with a statement of total receipts and disbursements of the Apple Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Helmer (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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UT bill #HB0110 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Offender Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning offenders, primarily by expanding the types of misdemeanors that the Division of Corrections can be ordered to supervise, specifically allowing supervision of class B misdemeanors under certain conditions related to prior convictions and homelessness, and by establishing new timelines for considering pardons for sex offenders, requiring 10 years to pass for those registered for a decade and 20 years for those registered for life, with exceptions for convictions that have been overturned or for individuals proven innocent. Additionally, the bill adjusts parole eligibility for certain offenders, including those convicted of violent crimes against children, and clarifies the process for expunging criminal records by specifying when certain convictions, particularly those involving sex offenses, will prevent expungement. The bill also makes technical amendments to various sections related to the Board of Pardons and Parole's authority, including their ability to grant pardons, commute sentences, and manage offender accounts, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to offenders.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tyler Clancy (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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WA bill #HB2309 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Reducing barriers to state employment by eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing state law, specifically RCW 41.06.157, to reduce barriers to state employment by ensuring that postgraduate degree requirements are not the sole method for demonstrating qualifications for a role, unless legally mandated for essential job functions. The changes aim to make the state's workforce more effective and efficient by supporting agencies in adapting to changing conditions, valuing diversity, enhancing career mobility, and considering competitive pay rates in both public and private sectors. The bill also clarifies that individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S., including deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients, are eligible for state employment unless otherwise prohibited by law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to reducing barriers to state employment by 2 eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary; 3 and reenacting and amending RCW 41.06.157. 4
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Mari Leavitt (D)*, Skyler Rude (R), Julia Reed (D), Janice Zahn (D), Shelley Kloba (D), Beth Doglio (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Delivered to Governor.
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UT bill #HB0008 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Authorization and Appropriations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operation of state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, detailing specific amounts for various state agencies and their programs, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General's Office, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Human Services, and various higher education institutions. It also outlines various fees for services provided by state agencies, such as those for vital records, environmental permits, licenses, and inspections, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The bill specifies that most provisions take effect on July 1, 2026, with some exceptions related to governor's approval and legislative overrides.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Walt Brooks (R)*, Scott Sandall (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/01/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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VA bill #HB1366 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local boards & departments; DSS to create corrective action plans & assumption of temporary control.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill grants the Commissioner of Social Services enhanced authority to intervene when local social services departments fail to adequately administer public assistance, social services, or child welfare programs, or when their actions or inactions pose a significant risk to children or adults. Specifically, the Commissioner can now create and enforce corrective action plans for these local departments. If a local department fails to comply with such a plan, the Commissioner has the power to temporarily assume control of their child welfare services and associated funds, potentially using state staff or private contractors to ensure services are provided. The bill also clarifies definitions related to child protective services and mandates the Department of Social Services to establish a 24/7 hotline for reporting child abuse and neglect, with specific response time requirements for cases involving very young children or children with disabilities. Additionally, it mandates a study on the child protective services screening process and the creation of a task force to develop a comprehensive improvement plan for the social services system.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; corrective action plans and assumption of temporary control of local boards and local departments. Grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce a corrective action plan for any local board of social services or local department of social services that (i) fails to administer public assistance and social services programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations or (ii) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child or adult. The bill permits similar authority for any local board of social services that (a) fails to provide child welfare services in accordance with applicable law or regulations or (b) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child. Under the bill, if a local board or department fails to comply with a corrective action plan, the Commissioner has the authority to temporarily assume control over all or part of the local board's or department's child welfare services and associated funds. In such an instance, the Commissioner has the authority to use Department staff or contract with private entities to provide child welfare services in the locality served by the local board.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Katrina Callsen (D)*, Laura Jane Cohen (D), Michael Feggans (D), Nicole Cole (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
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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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ID bill #S1359 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Adds to existing law to establish the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, which requires operators of virtual currency kiosks—machines that exchange legal tender for virtual currency—to be licensed money transmitters and implement several consumer protection measures. Operators must obtain a license, report quarterly and annual data to the Idaho Department of Finance, and provide clear disclosures to users about transaction fees, exchange rates, and the risks of virtual currency, including a prominent warning about potential scams. The act mandates live customer service seven days a week, requires detailed transaction receipts, and outlines procedures for preventing fraud and money laundering, such as using blockchain analytics and imposing transaction limits for new customers, with specific provisions for refunds in cases of fraud. It also allows for information sharing between government agencies to combat virtual currency kiosk fraud and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential revocation of licenses.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT; AMENDING TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 54, TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH A LICENS- ING REQUIREMENT, TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY DISCLOSURES, TO ESTABLISH CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSACTION RECEIPTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY AND MONEY LAUNDERING, TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION-SHARING RELATED TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CHAPTER APPLICABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate State Affairs Committee (08:00:00 3/6/2026 Room WW55)
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VA bill #HB972 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the accuracy and security of voter registration lists in Virginia by updating procedures for list maintenance and voter cancellation. Key provisions include requiring specific identification information, such as Social Security numbers or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer identifier numbers, for matches during list maintenance activities, and establishing a confidence score threshold of at least 80% for potential matches to be forwarded to registrars. The bill prohibits the use of voter data from other states or jurisdictions for list maintenance if it lacks a unique identifier for each individual. It mandates an annual review of all data sources used for list maintenance to ensure their validity, completeness, accuracy, and reliability, with the results to be reported to legislative committees. Furthermore, general registrars will be required to send a notice to voters before canceling their registration, regardless of the reason, and cancellation records will be made public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the National Voter Registration Act. The bill also introduces new provisions for the security of the Virginia voter registration system, including annual updates to security standards and plans, and clarifies that cancellation records must be retained for at least four years.
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Bill Summary: Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches. Requires certain, specified identification information to be included on the lists received by the Department of Elections (the Department) for list maintenance purposes and requires the Department, upon receiving any such list, to do an initial comparison of the information included on such list with the list of registered voters and to determine the confidence score for any match. The Department is required to transmit matches with a confidence score of at least 80 to the appropriate general registrars. The bill prohibits the use of voter data received from another state or jurisdiction or through a list comparison for list maintenance purposes when the data file does not include a unique identifier for each individual whose information is contained in the data file. The bill requires the Department to annually review all sources of data utilized for list maintenance activities for the purpose of determining the validity, completeness, accuracy, and reliability of the data received from each source, and to include the results of such review in its annual report to the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections regarding its list maintenance activities. The bill provides that the Department of Elections may only use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE Program) operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the sole purpose of individually verifying that voters listed in the Virginia voter registration system are United States citizens. The Department of Elections is prohibited from (i) using information received from the SAVE Program as the sole reason for rejecting a registration application, (ii) uploading lists of registered voters to the SAVE Program for verifying their citizenship status in bulk, or (iii) transferring any information to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any subdivision thereof beyond the minimum information necessary. The bill requires the general registrars to send notice prior to cancelling a voter's registration regardless of the reason for cancellation. Lastly, the bill clarifies that when a voter's registration is cancelled, a cancellation record must be created, and that such records are public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the National Voter Registration Act. The bill includes numerous technical amendments for organizational purposes. This bill incorporates HB 966.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcia Price (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
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VA bill #HB1263 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on public employees engaging in collective bargaining, allowing them to organize, negotiate wages, hours, and other terms of employment, and engage in other concerted activities for mutual aid or protection. It establishes the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee this process, including determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections for exclusive bargaining representatives. The bill mandates that public employers and employee organizations designated as exclusive bargaining representatives must negotiate in good faith. It also creates the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care programs and act as the public employer for individual home care providers for collective bargaining purposes. The bill outlines specific prohibited conduct for both public employers and employee organizations, details procedures for certification, decertification, and elections of bargaining representatives, and sets forth negotiation and impasse resolution procedures, including binding arbitration for firefighters and emergency medical services providers. The provisions of this bill are set to become effective on July 1, 2028, with certain sections requiring further evaluation and reporting by state officials.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Authority established; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill establishes the Virginia Home Care Authority within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the services of home care programs in the Commonwealth and tasks the Authority with serving as the public employer of individual providers, as defined in the bill, for purposes of collective bargaining pursuant to the bill's provisions. The bill repeals a provision that declares that in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 58 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Elizabeth Guzmán (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Jeion Ward (D), Jessica Anderson (D), Bonita Anthony (D), Alex Askew (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Gretchen Bulova (D), Katrina Callsen (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Betsy Carr (D), Stacey Carroll (D), Laura Jane Cohen (D), Joshua Cole (D), Nicole Cole (D), Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D), Rae Cousins (D), Mark Downey (D), Michael Feggans (D), Lily Franklin (D), Debra Gardner (D), Jackie Glass (D), C.E. Hayes (D), Dan Helmer (D), J.R. Henson (D), Phil Hernandez (D), Charniele Herring (D), Patrick Hope (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Paul Krizek (D), Amy Laufer (D), Alfonso Lopez (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Fernando Martinez (D), Adele McClure (D), Garrett McGuire (D), Delores McQuinn (D), Leslie Chambers Mehta (D), May Nivar (D), Kimberly Adams (D), Marcia Price (D), Sam Rasoul (D), Atoosa Reaser (D), David Reid (D), Holly Seibold (D), Irene Shin (D), Marcus Simon (D), Shelly Simonds (D), J.J. Singh (D), Richard Sullivan (D), Josh Thomas (D), Virgil Thornton (D), Vivian Watts (D), Rodney Willett (D), Saddam Salim (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
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UT bill #SB0233 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Performance Evaluation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC), which is responsible for evaluating judges to help voters decide whether to retain them. Key provisions include clarifying the definition of "Commission" to refer to the JPEC established in a specific section, allowing members of the Utah State Bar to vote on judicial performance even if they appear before the judge, provided they disclose any conflicts of interest, and ensuring that all commission meetings comply with open meeting laws, though deliberations on specific evaluations can occur in closed sessions with the final vote being public. The bill also modifies how judicial performance evaluations are conducted, including the types of respondents for surveys and the categories for evaluating judges' legal competence, impartiality, communication, temperament, and administrative capacity, and it establishes specific deadlines for reporting on studies and for the bill's effective date.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brady Brammer (R)*, Karianne Lisonbee (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0167 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Reintegration for Disciplined Students
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to student reintegration and enrollment, particularly for students with disciplinary issues. It expands the reasons a school board can deny enrollment to include students with any school safety incidents or safe-school violations, in addition to serious infractions or chronic misbehavior. The bill also streamlines the process for transferring student records by requiring schools to forward a student's record, including their discipline file and any safe-school violation or threat assessment information, within five school days, and prohibits enrollment until this record is received or reviewed. Furthermore, it clarifies and expands the requirements for developing a "reintegration plan" for students involved in serious offenses, involving a multidisciplinary team and requiring the plan to include behavioral and academic interventions, as well as mental health support, with a slightly extended timeline for its development. The bill also updates notification procedures for when a student is involved with the juvenile justice system, ensuring schools are informed of serious offenses, adjudications, and release orders, and specifies that these notifications are protected records. Finally, it mandates that all programming for minors in the juvenile justice system must be evidence-based or rated as effective for reducing recidivism by a standardized tool.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to reintegration and enrollment of students with disciplinary issues.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Angela Romero (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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VA bill #HB1403 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program, established, effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill renames the Maternal Mortality Review Team to the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Review Team and expands its responsibilities to include the systematic analysis of severe maternal morbidity, which is defined as unintended outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short-term or long-term health consequences for a woman. The bill mandates that this expanded team will compile annual statistical data on severe maternal morbidity, including regional and demographic breakdowns, and present this information on a publicly accessible data dashboard on the Department of Health's website. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program within the Department of Health to identify, analyze, and review instances of severe maternal morbidity, requiring hospitals and birthing centers to establish advisory boards to review these cases and make recommendations for improvement. The bill also clarifies that information and records obtained or created by this new program are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, with provisions for their destruction after review to maintain confidentiality.
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Bill Summary: Severe maternal morbidity; Maternal Mortality Review Team renamed; duties; data dashboard. Renames the Maternal Mortality Review Team as the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Review Team and expands the mandate that such Team develop and implement procedures to ensure that certain instances of severe maternal morbidity, as defined in the bill, are analyzed in a systematic way; under current law, such Team develops and implements procedures to ensure that certain maternal deaths are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile annual statistical data relating to severe maternal morbidity, including regional and demographic breakdowns of all instances of severe maternal morbidity, and include such data on a publicly accessible interactive data dashboard on the Department of Health's website.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing (19:00:00 3/6/2026 Senate Finance & Appropriations Room, Room 1300, General Assembl)
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IL bill #HB5391 • Last Action 03/06/2026
GOV REPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act, establishes a new framework for local government financial reporting and oversight, effective immediately but with requirements beginning in fiscal year 2028. It categorizes local governments into four tiers (Category 1 through 4) based on their annual cash receipts from all external sources, with specific thresholds for each category. Category 1 local governments, those with less than $100,000 in annual cash receipts, will have their records inspected by a committee of three independent electors using a template provided by the Comptroller. Category 2 local governments, with annual cash receipts between $100,000 and $3.5 million, will enter into "agreed-upon procedures" (AUPs), which are specific financial checks performed by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm, aligning with minimum standards set by the Comptroller. Category 3 local governments, with annual cash receipts between $3.5 million and $35 million, will have their responsible officials oversee management's preparation of financial statements based on the cash basis of accounting, which are then audited by an independent CPA. Category 4 local governments, with annual cash receipts of $35 million or more, will follow the same process as Category 3 but will prepare their financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The bill also includes provisions for the selection and retention of CPA firms, limits home rule powers related to financial reporting, and makes conforming changes to various existing laws.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act. Provides that, beginning fiscal year 2028, the annual cash receipts from all external sources of a local government shall determine if the local government is a Category 1 government, Category 2 government, Category 3 government, or Category 4 government. Provides that, each fiscal year, the responsible officials of a Category 1 local government shall appoint an auditing committee composed of 3 independent electors to inspect the local government's records using the template for that fiscal year published by the Comptroller. Provides that, each fiscal year, the responsible officials of a Category 2 local government shall enter into agreed upon procedures with an independent CPA. Requires the agreed upon procedures to align with the minimum agreed upon procedures published by the Comptroller. Provides that the responsible officials of a Category 3 local government shall oversee management's preparation of the local government's draft financial statements following the cash basis of accounting. Provides that the responsible officials of a Category 4 local government shall oversee management's preparation of the local government's draft financial statements following GAAP. Provides that, upon completion of the Category 3 local government's or Category 4 local government's draft financial statements, management shall furnish the draft financial statements to the local government's independent CPA firm for audit. Limits home rule powers. Makes other and conforming changes to various Acts. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Natalie Manley (D)*, Margaret Croke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
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OK bill #HB4132 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Technology; liability protections; counties; municipalities; cybersecurity frameworks; State Auditor and Inspector; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides liability protections for counties and municipalities in Oklahoma against civil lawsuits for damages arising from data breaches or cybersecurity incidents, provided they have adopted and reasonably followed recognized cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls, or the ISO/IEC 27000 series of standards. To qualify for this protection, referred to as "safe harbor," local governments must annually self-certify their adherence to a chosen framework, maintain documentation of their cybersecurity practices (including policies, asset inventories, multi-factor authentication, patching, backups, employee training, and incident response plans), and undergo an independent review by an external assessor at least every three years, with the review report kept confidential. Additionally, counties and municipalities can voluntarily share summary information about their cybersecurity efforts with the State Auditor and Inspector for statewide benchmarking and educational purposes. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to technology; providing liability protections for counties and municipalities that adopt recognized cybersecurity frameworks; providing requirements for safe harbor qualification; permitting counties and municipalities to submit summary information to State Auditor and Inspector; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jay Steagall (R)*, Jerry Alvord (R)*, Scott Fetgatter (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Alvord (principal Senate author)
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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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UT bill #SB0038 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Consumer Protection Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various consumer protection laws in Utah, primarily by reorganizing and updating sections related to the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP). Key changes include renumbering existing sections within Title 13, Chapter 2 to create a more logical structure for the DCP's powers and responsibilities, and clarifying definitions for terms like "Director" and "Division." The bill also updates several consumer protection acts, such as those concerning charitable solicitations, fitness centers, credit services organizations, telephone solicitations, prize notices, pawnshops, and immigration consultants, by incorporating new provisions, clarifying existing ones, and aligning them with the reorganized DCP structure. Additionally, it introduces new regulations for generative artificial intelligence consumer disclosures and updates provisions related to social credit scores, online dating safety, and automatic renewal contracts. The bill also makes amendments to laws governing business opportunity disclosures, telemarketing, prize notices, pawnshops, postsecondary schools, residential solar energy systems, vocational and life skills programs, maintenance funding, credit services organizations, immigration consultants, lawyer referral consultants, transportation network companies, earned wage access services, and consumer privacy. It also includes provisions for the DCP to establish public lists of violators and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including administrative fines and civil penalties, with collected funds generally deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund. The bill also makes conforming changes to various other statutes to reflect these updates and renumberings.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to consumer protection.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Ashlee Matthews (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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MI bill #HB5104 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Medical marihuana: licenses; sanctions against former licensees; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 102 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27402).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act by updating terminology and regulatory provisions related to cannabis licensing. The bill primarily changes references from "marijuana" to "cannabis" throughout the law and renames the regulatory body from the "marijuana regulatory agency" to the "cannabis regulatory agency" under Executive Reorganization Order No. 2022-1. The bill maintains existing licensing requirements for cannabis facilities, including detailed provisions about who can apply for a license, disqualifying factors for applicants (such as certain criminal histories), and renewal processes. Key updates include clarifying definitions of terms like "applicant" and "affiliate", specifying eligibility criteria for obtaining and maintaining a state operating license, and ensuring continued regulatory oversight even after a license expires. The bill preserves the existing framework for licensing medical cannabis facilities while modernizing language and maintaining strict regulatory controls, including provisions for criminal background checks, financial scrutiny, and ongoing compliance requirements for licensees in Michigan's medical cannabis industry.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Kristian Grant (D)*, Joe Aragona (R), Karl Bohnak (R), Parker Fairbairn (R), Doug Wozniak (R), Jerry Neyer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Recommendation Concurred In
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OK bill #HB1261 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Motor vehicles; creating the Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor; Corporation Commission; Wrecker and Towing Services Board; Wrecker and Tower Services Board; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor and creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board to regulate the towing industry, transferring most of the regulatory authority previously held by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Labor by November 1, 2026. The new Division will employ staff to investigate consumer complaints about overcharging for nonconsensual towing, recovery, and storage fees, while the Board, composed of nine members with diverse backgrounds including industry representatives and law enforcement, will set rules for licensing, insurance, equipment, and reasonable tow rates for nonconsensual tows (tows performed without the owner's consent). The bill also creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Revolving Fund to administer the Division's operations and makes several amendments to existing laws to reflect these changes, including transferring the Department of Labor's authority over vehicle release from storage and updating definitions and fee structures related to towing services.
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Bill Summary: motor vehicles - Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division - employees - powers - Corporation Commission - Department of Public Safety - Department of Labor - rights - responsibilities - rules - notice - authority - personnel - transfer - Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board - membership - occupations - eligibility - notice - chair - meetings - quorum - requirements - venue - rules - powers and duties - compensation - reimbursement - removal - laws - Oklahoma Wrecker and Tower Services Revolving Fund - vehicles - exception - removal - storage - agency - rulemaking - rotation logs - licenses - fees - renewals - funds - fee - charges - requirement - allowance - list - letterhead - updates - prices - businesses - investigation - proceedings - complaint - areas - determination - monies - complaints - process - plan - licenses - storage - release - rates - roadway - gifts - Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011 - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2025
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Hays (R)*, Avery Frix (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Title stricken
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KS bill #HB2695 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Enacting the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug prescriptions act to require the secretary of health and environment to establish an online reporting system for adverse drug reactions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug act, aims to improve the safety and informed consent surrounding the prescription of psychotropic drugs, which are medications affecting the mind, emotions, or behavior, to children under 18 who are receiving medical assistance, a state and federally funded healthcare program for vulnerable populations. Key provisions include requiring healthcare providers, or "prescribers," to give parents or guardians a "medication guide," which is a handout from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detailing significant safety concerns, potential risks, side effects, and proper usage of certain prescription drugs, before prescribing or administering these medications to a child, and to obtain written informed consent from the parent after reviewing the guide, ensuring they understand the risks, including any FDA black box warnings or pediatric-specific warnings. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Environment establish and maintain a secure online reporting system for adverse drug reactions, defined as unintended harmful reactions to psychotropic drugs, allowing parents or guardians to report physical, physiological, or behavioral reactions experienced by a child, with this data to be kept confidential and reported to legislative committees starting in 2027 to monitor trends, assess severity, and inform potential policy changes to enhance patient safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to children receiving medical assistance; enacting the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug act; enhancing oversight of psychotropic drug prescriptions for children receiving medical assistance; requiring the department of health and environment to establish an adverse drug reaction online reporting system. WHEREAS, In 2023, KanCare statistics showed that 37,372 children and adolescents from ages 0-17 were prescribed psychotropic drugs, including 2,784 aged 0-5; and WHEREAS, The administration of most psychotropic drugs to children aged 0-5 is prescribed off-label, meaning that the drugs are being prescribed for an age group that is not approved by the United States food and drug administration (FDA); and WHEREAS, Psychotropic drugs, including stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics and other behavioral drugs, are being prescribed to children receiving medical assistance and are documented by the FDA to include severe side effects, including but not limited to, addiction, suicidal ideation, aggression, hallucinations, cardiovascular events, stunted growth and developmental concerns; and WHEREAS, Parents and caregivers are frequently not informed of the risks posed by the off-label prescription of psychotropic drugs documented by the FDA, including the pediatric risks; and WHEREAS, 21 C.F.R. § 208.20 establishes a requirement for FDA medication guides to provide nontechnical, understandable information about the potential risks and side effects of prescription drugs to the average consumer, including parents and caregivers. According to C.F.R. § 208.20, medication guides must detail the particular and significant public health concern that created the need for a medication guide, note any pediatric risks, include the risk of patients developing a dependence on the drug, use a font no smaller than 10-point and not be promotional in tone or content; and WHEREAS, To effectively monitor the effects of psychotropic drugs prescribed to children and adolescents, particularly those drugs cited by the FDA for having pediatric risks, parents and caregivers must be given a hard copy of the FDA medication guide for the psychotropic drug HB 2695 prescribed; and WHEREAS, The state's medical assistance program is a state and federally funded program that provides essential healthcare services to vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. It should be required to distribute the FDA medication guides to ensure patients and their guardians are fully informed of the risks and potential side effects of psychotropic drugs, thereby supporting informed consent and promoting patient safety; and WHEREAS, A reliable system for parents and caregivers to report adverse drug reactions to psychotropic drugs is essential to help state medical assistance program agencies and legislators monitor and assess the frequency, severity and impact of such reactions within the public sector; and WHEREAS, The absence of an accessible reporting mechanism for psychotropic drug side effects funded by a medical assistance program limits the ability to identify and address these risks effectively, compromising the safety of children and adolescents; and WHEREAS, The state's medical assistance program is the primary payer for psychotropic drugs prescribed to children and adolescents in the public sector, including for off-label use in children, making it directly responsible for ensuring the safety and monitoring of these prescriptions; and WHEREAS, Adverse drug reactions to psychotropic drugs can have significant physical, psychological and developmental impacts on children, requiring timely identification and response to mitigate harm; and WHEREAS, The establishment of an online adverse drug reactions reporting system would enable the state medical assistance program to fulfill its duty of care by providing a mechanism to collect critical safety data, support evidence-based decision making and comply with its responsibility to protect public health; and WHEREAS, Funding this reporting system aligns with the state medical assistance program's obligations under federal law to monitor and improve the quality of care to its beneficiaries, especially vulnerable pediatric patients, and would facilitate oversight and accountability for the use of public funds in prescribing psychotropic drugs; and WHEREAS, The Kansas legislature establishes the following provisions to enhance oversight, informed consent and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drugs to children receiving medical assistance. Now, therefore:
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Howe (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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IL bill #HB5723 • Last Action 03/05/2026
IL EPSTEIN FILES INVESTIGATION
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission, an investigatory and advisory body tasked with examining matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network that have a connection to Illinois, to help enforce Illinois laws, and to promote transparency. The Commission will have the power to issue subpoenas, which can be enforced by a circuit court, and must report its findings periodically to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. The bill also includes protections for victims and whistleblowers, and grants the Attorney General specific authority, including the ability to share information with the Commission. Additionally, the bill amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand its jurisdiction to include a broader range of offenses, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, bribery, official misconduct, money laundering, and racketeering, provided that these offenses occurred in more than one county, have a statewide connection, or are certified as necessary by the Attorney General. The Commission will cease operations after five years and the Act will be repealed after six years.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 23 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*, Kelly Cassidy (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Nabeela Syed (D), Patrick Sheehan (R), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Natalie Manley (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lisa Davis (D), Carol Ammons (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Edgar González (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kam Buckner (D), Michael Crawford (D), Nicole La Ha (R), Kevin Schmidt (R), Jennifer Sanalitro (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
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KS bill #HB2551 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kansas Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization Act, which regulates entities that contract with independent pharmacies to manage their business with third-party payers, such as insurance companies, and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, pharmacy benefit plans, and other payers. These organizations, referred to as "pharmacy services administrative organizations" or PSOs, will be licensed and overseen by the Commissioner of Insurance, who is the head of the Kansas Department of Insurance. The act requires PSOs to disclose their ownership and control, especially if they are connected to entities that manufacture or distribute drugs, and mandates that they provide independent pharmacies with copies of contracts and payment schedules negotiated on their behalf. Furthermore, PSOs are prohibited from discriminating in drug pricing and cannot force pharmacies to buy specific drug quantities to access discounts. The bill also outlines requirements for handling appeals and audits involving independent pharmacies and PBMs, ensuring timely communication and payment pass-through. Non-compliance with the act can result in daily penalties, license revocation, and may be considered an unfair trade practice. The Commissioner is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations by January 1, 2027, to implement this new law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to third-party administrators; providing for pharmacy services administrative organizations and the regulation thereof by the commissioner of insurance; enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act; for contracts between pharmacy services administrative organizations and independent pharmacies, PBMs and third-party payers; requiring certain disclosures relating to ownership; establishing certain requirements pertaining to appeals and audits; providing for penalties for noncompliance.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Rereferred to Committee on Insurance
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IN bill #HB1249 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Various criminal law matters.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various changes to Indiana criminal law, including increasing penalties for battery against certain healthcare and school employees, clarifying that ignition interlock devices are only for alcohol-related operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses, and expanding the definition of "vehicle" for OWI offenses to include watercraft, while repealing the separate crime of operating a motorboat while intoxicated. It also mandates a minimum jail time of 10 days for a first OWI offense with a prior conviction and 20 days for two or more prior convictions, with good time credit now applicable. The bill adds OWI due to controlled substances to the habitual traffic violator statute, requires blood tests in fatal accidents, and allows for specialized driving privilege applications after an initial hearing. Additionally, it modifies the conditions under which a child can be tried as an adult for dangerous firearm possession, specifies when enhancements for battery against a Department of Child Services (DCS) employee apply, and requires employers to report workplace batteries against healthcare and school employees. The bill also defines remote aerial harassment involving drones, clarifies that certain individuals like public defenders and court personnel are exempt from county residency requirements, and prohibits the release of personally identifying information of railroad crew members in fatality reports, while repealing provisions related to reporting on school employees injured by students.
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Bill Summary: Various criminal law matters. Provides that if a person has one prior OWI conviction, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 10 days or perform community service, and if a person has two prior OWI convictions, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 20 days or perform community service. Provides that a person receives good time credit while serving a sentence imposed under this statute (under current law, a person does not receive good time credit). Provides that this statute does not increase the maximum sentence for the offense as provided by either IC 35-50-2 or IC 35-50-3. Specifies that "vehicle", for purposes of the crime of operating while intoxicated, includes a watercraft, and repeals the separate crime of operating a motorboat while intoxicated. Provides that an initial hearing may be waived and allows a person to apply for a specialized driving privilege after an initial hearing. Adds operating while intoxicated due to use of a controlled substance to the habitual traffic violator statute. Requires a law enforcement officer to offer a chemical test that includes a blood test to any person who the officer has reason to believe operated a vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident. Specifies that ignition interlock devices may only be used when the underlying offense is operating while intoxicated resulting from the use of alcohol. Specifies that certain provisions do not prevent an otherwise eligible individual from applying for a specialized driving privilege after the initial hearing. Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries. Provides that certain uses of a drone constitute remote aerial harassment. Specifies that a child charged with dangerous possession of a firearm may be tried by a juvenile court under certain circumstances. Makes dangerous possession of a firearm a Level 5 felony if the child: (1) has a prior conviction for unlawful carrying of a handgun; or (2) possesses the firearm on school property, within 500 feet of a school, or on a school bus. Specifies that certain individuals may not be subject to a county residency requirement, including a public defender (except for the chief public defender), court personnel, and a deputy prosecuting attorney. Prohibits the release of personally identifying information concerning a railroad crew in a public report concerning a railroad fatality. Repeals provisions that require: (1) the department of education to maintain a public data base concerning public school employees who were physically injured on the job by students; and (2) each public school to provide to the department of education information concerning certain public school employees physically injured on the job by a student.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 03/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Alex Zimmerman (R)*, Garrett Bascom (R), Aaron Freeman (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the President Pro Tempore
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OK bill #SB1877 • Last Action 03/05/2026
State government; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; directing the Office of the Secretary of State to create and maintain certain centralized filing system. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that numerous state agencies and entities submit their reports electronically using a new centralized filing system managed by the Office of the Secretary of State. This system, to be created and maintained by the Secretary of State, aims to streamline the submission process for various state reports, including those related to agriculture, aerospace, amusement and sports, banking, children and juvenile codes, municipal firefighter and police pension systems, consumer credit, the Corporation Commission, district attorneys, courts, crimes and punishments, criminal procedure, environment and natural resources, game and fish, insurance, labor, mental health, motor vehicles, historical societies, poor persons, prisons and reformatories, professions and occupations, property, public buildings and works, public finance, public health and safety, investment of school funds, libraries, railroads, records disposition, revenue and taxation, roads and bridges, schools, securities, the state capital, state government, statutes and reports, and medical malpractice. The bill also repeals several existing reporting requirements and task forces, and establishes an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 5-10, 5-85, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 174, O.S.L. 2025, 5-507, 3, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2022, 6, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, 14, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, and 19, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 5-85, 11-13, 4006, 4014, and 4019), which relate to agriculture; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending Section 1, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 415), which relates to the Long-Term Aerospace and Aeronautics Infrastructure Sustainability Revolving Fund; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Sections 204, 619, 733, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 332, O.S.L. 2023, and 734 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 733), which relate to amusement and sports; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Section 212, which relates to the Banking Department; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Sections 22.1, 405.1, 601.5, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025, 601.6a, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6c, 601.81, 2, Chapter 35, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, and 1411.1 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 601.5, 601.6, 601.6a, 601.6b, 802, and 1150.2), which relate to children; removing certain obsolete report; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-2-111, 1-6-105, 1-8-111, 1-9-105, 1-9-120, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 28, O.S.L. 2023, 2- 7-311, 2-7-606, 2-7-705, 2-7-905, and 2-10-103 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-9-120), which relate to the children and juvenile codes; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Sections 49-100.8, 49-100.9, 50-105.3, and 50-105.4, which relate to municipal firefighter and police pension and retirement systems; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 14A O.S. 2021, Sections 6-104 and 6-504, which relate to the Department of Consumer Credit; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 40.1, 253, 325, 1, Chapter 403, O.S.L. 2022, and 802.3, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 801.9 and 802.3), which relate to the Corporation Commission; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 215.28, which relates to the creation of the District Attorneys Council; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 3.3, 1103.1, 1108, 1225, and 1656, which relate to courts; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 142.15 and 1290.16, which relate to crimes and punishments; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.5, 116, 988.15, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2023, 991a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2025, 991f-1.1, 1355.4, 1601, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 51, O.S.L. 2024, and 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 988.15, 991a, 1601, and 2002), which relate to criminal procedure; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-1-202, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2023, 1-2-101, 2-3-101, 2-3-109, 2-6-501.4, 2-7-307, 2-10- 802, 2-11-401.6, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, 2-11-607, 3-2-106, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 326, O.S.L. 2025, 3-2-107, and 3- 2-108 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-1-202, 2-11- 401.6, and 3-2-106), which relate to environment and natural resources; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2024, and 3-306 (29 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-103), which relate to game and fish; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 312.1 and 924.2, which relate to insurance; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 6-204, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023, and 5, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 6-204 and 904), which relate to labor; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 43 O.S. 2021, Section 107.2, which relates to actions where a minor child is involved; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-205, 4, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2025, 1, Chapter 202, O.S.L. 2024, 10-112, and 12-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 2-312.4, 3-335, and 12- 105), which relate to mental health; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-107, 2-146, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 370, O.S.L. 2022, 2-303.1, 3, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 47, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 265, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 104, O.S.L. 2025, 7-606.1, 7-606.2, 156.1, as last amended by Section 55, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 1104.1, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, and 1140.3 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 2-146, 3- 103, 6-212.7, 156.1, and 1104.1), which relate to motor vehicles; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 87.2, which relates to application protests; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.9 and 166, which relate to Oklahoma Historical Society and associations; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 71, 162, 198.11b, 198.16, 229, 230.50, 230.65, 239, 241.4, 1008, 1011.5, 1017.4, 3002, and 17, Chapter 395, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 386, O.S.L. 2025 (56 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4002.12b), which relate to poor persons; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete task force; removing certain obsolete reports; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Sections 95, 115, 521, 530.3, and 541, which relate to prisons and reformatories; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 858-705.1, 1000.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2025, 1000.25, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2025, 3024, and 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1000.4, 1000.25, and 4000.1), which relate to professions and occupations; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Sections 177.2, 178, and 1, Chapter 220, O.S.L. 2024 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1403), which relate to property; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Sections 65, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 130, as amended by Section 27, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, and 328 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 65 and 130), which relate to public buildings and public works; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025, 34.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024, 34.32, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022, 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.37, 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.52, 34.88, 34.94, 34.95, 34.200-1, 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025, 35.9, 36, 45.3, 45.11, 48.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 313, O.S.L. 2019, 49, 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025, 88.4, 89.2, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025, 89.7, 91.5, 166d, 1, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 690.19, 695.7, 847, 901, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025, 901.1, 2309, 7004, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023, 7005, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023, and 9010.4 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 34.2, 34.6, 34.11.1, 34.32, 34.36, 34.42, 34.301, 71.1, 89.2, 255.1, 901, 7004, and 7005), which relate to public finance; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; updating statutory reference; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-110.1, 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2024, 1-227.2, 1-227.3, 1- 229.8, 1-237, 1-238, 1-270.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 111, O.S.L. 2024, 1-534.1, 1-550.3, 1-552, 1-556, 1-740.11, 1-753, 1-756.8, 1-2530.9, 1-2712, 1- 2721, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 184, O.S.L. 2024, 1-2731, 2-805, 2-904, 2-1001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2025, 10, Chapter 322, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2024, 683.4, 2565, 3208, 3220, 3224, 3229, 3240.6, 3240.7, 3250.6, 3250.7, 3276, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 112, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2024, 3285, 3290, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 5007, 5010, 5013, 1, Chapter 162, O.S.L. 2022, 5061.2, and 7301, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 328, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-114.22, 1-270.2, 1-2721, 2-1001, 427.17a, 427.29, 3276, 3278.1, 3290, 5026.1, and 7301), which relate to public health and safety; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete reports; amending 64 O.S. 2021, Section 1013, as amended by Section 40, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (64 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1013), which relates to investment of permanent school funds and other educational funds and property; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 65 O.S. 2021, Section 3-114, which relates to deposit of publications with publishing clearinghouse; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 66 O.S. 2021, Sections 190 and 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304), which relate to railroads; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 315, which relates to the delivery of records for disposition; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Sections 102.3, 120, 205, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 204, O.S.L. 2025, 270, 291, 400.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 285, O.S.L. 2023, 1357.21, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2025, 2357.1A-2, 2357.7A, 2357.22, as last amended by Section 153, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 2357.32A, 2357.65, 2357.76, 2370.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 223, O.S.L. 2024, 3507, 3610, 3633, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2025, 4, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2023, 3808, 3910, 3920, 4206, 4210, 4310, 4510, and 50016 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 205, 400.1, 1357.21, 2357.22, 2370.1, 3633, and 3645.4), which relate to revenue and taxation; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Sections 322, 1705.6, 1728, and 1912, which relate to roads, bridges, and ferries; removing certain obsolete reports; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-104, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 445, O.S.L. 2025, 3-104.10, 3-117.3, 3-118, 3-127, 3-129.10, 5-141, 5- 146, 6-186, 6-211, 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024, 11-103.6a, 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 45, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024, 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2022, 17-106.1, 17-116.7, 18-162, 24-158, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 281, O.S.L. 2022, 625.14, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022, 695.20, 697.2, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022, 697.25, 698.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 249, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 155, O.S.L. 2023, 1210.228, 1210.258, 1210.307, 1210.405, 1210.407, 1210.508C, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2025, 2, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2024, 1210.509, 1210.516, 1210.544, 1210.591, 2120, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2022, 2607, 2632, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 129, O.S.L. 2025, 3206, 3206.6a, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025, 3218.2, 3219.1, 3224, 3903, 3909, as amended by Section 575, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 3954, 3970.11, 3980.4, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 186, O.S.L. 2023, and 4705 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3-104, 11-103.6, 11-202, 14-201, 24- 158, 625.14, 697.2, 698.1, 1210.210, 1210.508C, 1210.508H, 2120, 2632, 3206.6a, 3909, and 3980.4), which relate to schools; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 71 O.S. 2021, Section 1-601, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2023 (71 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-601), which relates to the Oklahoma Securities Commission; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Sections 179, 2, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2024, 3, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025, and 2, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 187B, 188A, and 188B), which relate to the state capital and State Capitol Building; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18b, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 335, O.S.L. 2025, 20i, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 212, O.S.L. 2024, 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024, 51.2b, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024, 61.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 194, O.S.L. 2025, 63.3, 63.5, 78, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023, 78d, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023, 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024, 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023, 85.43, 85.44D.1, 85.45f, 85.45j.11, 150.5, 150.38, 212, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 93, O.S.L. 2022, 213.2, 214, 324.2, 325.1, 450, 452.8, 452.10, 452.13, 452.14, 464, 471, 484, 500.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022, 500.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2022, 3, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2024, 589, 669, 2, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2024, 840-1.6A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022, 840-2.17, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022, 840- 2.27C, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024, 909.1, 942, 1207, 1332.1, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024, 2109, 2205, 2220, 2236, 2276.2, 2901.4, 2, Chapter 22, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 4, Chapter 22, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 3117, 3122, 3601.2, 3602, 3917, 5003.7, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 133, O.S.L. 2025, 5003.9, 5003.10, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2024, 5003.10a, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2024, 5010.3, 5040.4, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2024, 5060.22, 5062.19, 5066.7, 5079, 5156, 5402, 6112, 8303, 9053, 9076, 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023, 6, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, 3, Chapter 231, O.S.L. 2022, and 4, Chapter 231, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 18b, 20i, 51.1a, 51.2b, 61.8, 78, 78d, 85.5, 85.7, 212, 500.2, 500.18, 583.1, 692, 840-1.6A, 840-2.17, 840-2.27C, 1332.1, 2903.1, 2903.3, 5003.7, 5003.10, 5003.10a, 5040.4, 9204, 9205, 12003, and 12004), which relate to state government; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete reports; removing certain requirement to follow certain procedure; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Sections 250.6, 252, 253, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025, 303.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023, and 308, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 253, 303.1, and 308), which relate to statutes and reports; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; updating statutory language; directing the Office of the Secretary of State to create and maintain certain centralized filing system; requiring the Secretary of State to provide certain notification in certain circumstance; requiring the Secretary of State to submit certain report; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 17, which relates to medical malpractice; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 863.3, 1085.14, 1085.62, 1085.82, 1, Chapter 268, O.S.L. 2023, and 1623 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1086.7), which relate to water and water rights; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 85 O.S. 2021, Section 380, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024, and as renumbered by Section 3, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.70), which relates to volunteer fire departments; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Sections 17, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 50, 60, 101, 121, and 400, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 17 and 400), which relate to workers’ compensation; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; repealing Section 6, Chapter 222, O.S.L. 2024 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5-606), which relates to reports; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 18-34 and 18-192, which relate to reports; repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 630.2, which relates to coordinated database system; repealing Section 1, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 294), which relates to Southwest Power Pool report; repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.2, which relates to the Sheriffs’ Personnel Task Force; repealing 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 127 and 1103H, which relate to reports; repealing Section 1, Chapter 333, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2200), which relates to the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force; repealing 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 6057.5, 6060.9c, 6060.13, and Section 5, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6060.44), which relate to reports; repealing 40 O.S. 2021, Section 800.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 401, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 800.1), which relates to the Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission; repealing Section 1, Chapter 232, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 173.1), which relates to the State Task Force on Motor Carrier Regulation and Enforcement; repealing 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 162.1b, 245, 245.1, and 3121, which relate to reports; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 521.1, which relates to the Reentry Policy Council; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.5, which relates to the State Revenue Apportionment Evaluation Commission; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-112, 2175.1, 5009.6, and 5030.4A, which relate to reports; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-116.5, 3-123.1, 628.19, and 7001, which relate to reports; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 20l, 30c, 30.2, 2900.3, and 9100, which relate to reports; repealing 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1088.14, which relates to the Water for 2060 Advisory Council; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chuck Hall (R)*, Trey Caldwell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
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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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KY bill #HB380 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT relating to the regulation of virtual currency kiosk business.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing regulations for money transmitters to include virtual currency kiosk businesses, requiring them to obtain a license from the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions (KDFI). Operators must secure a surety bond, have each kiosk location approved by the Commissioner, and adhere to various operational requirements including recordkeeping, reporting, transaction limits, and consumer disclosures. The bill also grants political subdivisions the authority to enact ordinances related to virtual currency kiosks, provided they do not directly conflict with state law, and establishes that violations of these regulations by virtual currency kiosk operators are considered unfair trade practices, subject to penalties under consumer protection laws. The KDFI Commissioner is empowered to order refunds, seize kiosks, and promulgate necessary regulations, with certain provisions taking effect at a later date or upon specific contingencies being met.
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Bill Summary: Amend various sections and create new sections of Subtitle 11 of KRS Chapter 286 to expand the scope of the subtitle to include virtual currency kiosk business; define terms; require licensure for virtual currency kiosk business in this state; require each virtual currency kiosk business location to be approved by the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions; require each application for a license to engage in virtual currency kiosk business to be accompanied by a surety bond or other similar security; establish requirements for approval to engage in virtual currency kiosk business at a location in this state; apply examination, investigation, recordkeeping, registered agent, and trade practice requirements to virtual currency kiosk operators; establish reporting, transaction, trade practice, notice, disclosure, fraud detection, and refund requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators; apply license and civil penalties to virtual currency kiosk operators; authorize the commissioner to order any virtual currency kiosk operator to provide refunds and to direct any peace officer to seize, impound, or render inoperable a virtual currency kiosk; establish the purpose of the Act; amend KRS 286.2-015 to authorize political subdivisions of this Commonwealth to enact and enforce ordinances, regulations, and resolutions pertaining to virtual currency kiosk business; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to provide that a violation of Subtitle 11 of KRS Chapter 286 by a virtual currency kiosk operator shall be deemed a violation of, and subject to the remedies and penalties of, KRS 367.170; repeal KRS 286.11-065, relating to licenses issued under former KRS Chapter 366; require the commissioner to promulgate emergency and ordinary administrative regulations to implement the Act within 30 days after the effective date of the Act; provide that persons shall not be required to comply with licensing and other provisions of the Act until certain contingencies are satisfied.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Smith (R)*, Aaron Thompson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: 2nd reading, to Rules
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WA bill #SB6081 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Protecting Washingtonians from invasion of privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and historic sex designation changes in official government records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect Washingtonians' privacy by preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and any past changes to that designation in official government records. It amends several existing laws, including those related to driver's licenses, identicards, and vital records (such as birth and death certificates). Key provisions include making sex designation information and supporting documentation for changes to it confidential and exempt from public inspection, ensuring that new credentials only reflect the current sex designation without indicating any past changes, and prohibiting the display or transmission of sex designation change records without explicit consent. The bill also clarifies that supporting documentation for sex designation changes on vital records will be sealed and not publicly available, even when records are transferred to state archives. Additionally, it adds a provision allowing the state registrar to amend vital records to change sex designation and includes a nonbinary option. The bill also strengthens protections against the disclosure of vital records, particularly those related to sex designation changes, and allows for denial of requests if there's a possibility of harm or disparate impact.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting Washingtonians from invasion of 2 privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation 3 information and historic sex designation changes in official 4 government records; amending RCW 46.20.091, 46.20.156, 46.20.157, 5 70.58A.500, 70.58A.510, 70.58A.520, 70.58A.530, and 70.58A.540; 6 reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230; adding a new section to 7 chapter 46.20 RCW; and declaring an emergency. 8
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Jamie Pedersen (D)*, Marko Liias (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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OK bill #SB2040 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program, which aims to preserve awareness of the 1921 Tulsa civil unrest. Key changes include expanding eligibility to include students from any public school district in the state who are direct lineal descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and increasing the family income limit for eligibility to $128,000 annually, with this limit adjusted each year for inflation. Applicants who are direct lineal descendants are now exempt from this income limit, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be used for income verification. The bill also removes previous criteria related to the applicant's high school's free and reduced lunch program participation and their census block area's poverty level. A community advisory committee will now be involved in the scholarship selection process, with specific members appointed by the Chancellor of Higher Education, including descendants of those impacted by the massacre. The bill also clarifies that scholarships can be used for various educational expenses beyond tuition, such as fees, textbooks, materials, and room and board, and prioritizes direct lineal descendants for scholarships.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 2621, 2623, and 2625, which relate to creation of and eligibility for the program; providing purpose of program; modifying eligibility for program; increasing income limit for certain eligibility; directing income limit to be adjusted annually; exempting certain applicants from certain income limit; allowing certain form to be used to verify income; removing certain eligibility criteria; directing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to give first priority status to certain applicants; modifying process for verifying documentation of lineage; directing certain rules to include certain criteria; requiring application form to include certain language; removing language authorizing annual award of scholarships to certain students; directing the State Regents to involve certain community advisory committee in selection process; providing for composition of and appointments to advisory committee; directing certain university president to submit a list of proposed members; directing advisory committee to review certain applications and make certain recommendations; directing the State Regents to select recipients from certain list; prescribing income limitation for eligibility retention; limiting the number of scholarships that may be awarded to certain students; defining term; directing certain students to be given priority; allowing certain grants and scholarships to be used on certain expenses; directing certain applicants to always be given first priority status; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Regina Goodwin (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
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OK bill #HB2939 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Elections; facsimile devices; absentee voting; repeal; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends Oklahoma election laws to remove provisions allowing for the use of facsimile devices, commonly known as fax machines, in absentee voting processes, and repeals a specific section of law related to transmitting ballots by facsimile. It updates existing statutes concerning absentee ballot applications, the transmission of ballots to uniformed-service and overseas voters, and the preparation of election notices, by removing references to facsimile transmission and emphasizing electronic mail or other electronic communication methods as alternatives. The bill also clarifies procedures for handling damaged absentee ballots, ensuring that the removal of facsimile options does not hinder the ability of voters to cast their ballots through other approved electronic means or traditional mail.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 7-129.2, 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 14-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2022, 14- 110.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2022, 14-118, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 14-105, 14- 110.1, and 14-118), 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-144, 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-151, which relate to use of facsimile devices in absentee voting; repealing use of facsimile devices in absentee voting processes; repealing 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-118.1, which relates to transmittal of ballot by facsimile device; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Olsen (R)*, Julie McIntosh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator McIntosh (principal Senate author)
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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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NH bill #HB1650 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relative to an age-appropriate design code.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Age-Appropriate Design Code Act that creates comprehensive privacy and safety regulations for online services and platforms that are likely to be accessed by minors. The bill defines a "covered business" as an entity that generates most of its revenue online, collects personal data, and has products reasonably likely to be accessed by minors. It requires businesses to configure default privacy settings to the highest level of protection for minors, including hiding account existence, disabling direct messaging with adults, preventing location sharing, and disabling push notifications. The law prohibits businesses from collecting or using minors' personal data beyond what is necessary to provide the specific service, restricts algorithmic recommendations, and mandates transparency about data collection and usage. Businesses must also implement age assurance methods that protect user privacy, immediately delete unnecessary data, and provide appeal processes for age determinations. The Attorney General is tasked with developing rules to enforce these provisions, with the law set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Violations will be considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the law is designed to protect minors' online experiences without infringing on their rights or ability to access information.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes an age-appropriate design code which limits businesses' ability to collect and use the personal data of minors in the state. The bill also limits what may be considered publicly available information which businesses may collect and use, and authorizes the attorney general to establish rules to enforce such provisions.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Melissa Litchfield (R)*, Brian Nadeau (R), James Thibault (R), Laurence Miner (R), Paul Terry (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
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IL bill #SB4015 • Last Action 03/05/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis regulation and professional licensing. It allows the Department of Professional Regulation to share information from licensee examinations with the Office of the Executive Inspector General. The bill also clarifies that "adult use cannabis" refers to cannabis taxed under specific cannabis tax laws and updates definitions within the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to include "provisional patient" and "Opioid Alternative Patient Program participant" in various contexts, while also phasing out certain medical cannabis regulations by July 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, transitioning them to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Additionally, it modifies the Illinois Vehicle Code to require that any cannabis possessed by a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle must be in a secured, sealed, odor-proof, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible to the driver and passengers.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department may disclose information collected in the course of an examination of a licensee or registrant to the Office of the Executive Inspector General. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, as used in each Act, "adult use cannabis" means cannabis subject to tax under the Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax Law and the Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax Law. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 cultivation centers registered under this Act are subject to regulation exclusively as a cultivation center under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no driver or passenger, otherwise authorized to possess medical cannabis, may within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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KS bill #HB2505 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act to create an exception for records held by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks that contain the precise location of species listed as threatened or endangered under federal law (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) or species that are threatened, endangered, or in need of conservation under Kansas's nongame and endangered species conservation act (K.S.A. 32-957 et seq.). These specific location records will no longer be subject to public disclosure requirements, with the exception that landowners, their lessees, or designees can still request information about species on their own property. The Kansas Open Records Act, or KORA, generally requires public agencies to make their records accessible to the public, but it includes various exemptions for certain types of information to protect privacy, security, or ongoing investigations. This bill adds a new exemption to protect sensitive wildlife locations from public view, aiming to prevent harm to these vulnerable species.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning public records; providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Will Carpenter (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 144-S
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CO bill #SB041 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Consumer Protections Medical Care Entities
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts new provisions and amends existing laws to enhance consumer protections, particularly concerning medical care entities and business transactions. It allows the Attorney General to charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding $5,000 per party, for reviewing certain mergers and acquisitions of health-care entities, which are defined broadly to include hospitals, urgent care facilities, ambulance services, pharmacies, and other licensed medical providers. These transactions, termed "material change transactions," require parties to provide at least 60 days' notice to the Attorney General before closing, and if the transaction is subject to federal pre-merger notification requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (a federal law requiring companies to notify the government before certain mergers or acquisitions), the parties must also notify the state Attorney General. The bill also prohibits material change transactions that could substantially reduce competition, create a monopoly, or harm consumer welfare, and requires parties to disclose any alterations to the transaction terms to the Attorney General. Furthermore, it strengthens oversight of transactions involving licensed hospitals, requiring detailed information about charitable missions and services for nonprofit entities involved, and allows the Attorney General to review or challenge transactions that would materially alter these missions or lead to the transfer of charitable assets out of state. For healthcare providers, the bill mandates disclosure of any financial relationships with entities to which they refer patients for designated health services, with exceptions for certain federal regulations, and requires the Attorney General to study the impact of these disclosure requirements on consumer knowledge and costs.
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Bill Summary: Section 1 of the bill amends and relocates the current requirements for notification to the attorney general regarding certain mergers, acquisitions, or transfers of securities or assets. Current law prohibits the attorney general from charging a party to a merger a fee connected with filing of the merger or a fee for providing additional information regarding the merger. The bill allows the attorney general to charge each filing party a reasonable fee, not to exceed $5,000. Section 1 also requires that the parties to a merger, acquisition, or contracting affiliation of one or more health-care entities (material change transaction) comply with specified notice requirements at least 60 days before the closing of the material change transaction. If the material change transaction requires the filing of a premerger notification with the federal trade commission or the United States department of justice pursuant to the federal "Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976", the parties shall also submit notice to the attorney general. If the terms of the material change transaction are altered following the submission of the written notice to the attorney general, the parties must provide notice to the attorney general of the alteration. The attorney general may deem information and materials provided in compliance with the notice requirements as public records subject to disclosure under the "Colorado Open Records Act". Section 1 also prohibits a material change transaction if the material change transaction may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly or may harm consumer welfare. A party to a material change transaction shall not close the material change transaction until specified conditions are met. Sections 3 through 9 amend the current requirements for transactions that involve licensed hospitals and are subject to notice requirements to the attorney general (covered transactions) by: ! Including in the definition of a "covered transaction" a transaction that would result in the sale, transfer, lease, exchange, or other disposition of the management, control, or operations of a hospital; ! Requiring parties to a covered transaction to include, in the notice to the attorney general of the transaction, a statement describing the charitable missions of each nonprofit entity entering into the covered transaction and the services provided by each nonprofit entity in furtherance of the nonprofit entity's charitable purposes and charitable missions; ! Specifying that if a covered transaction will not result in a material change in the charitable purposes, charitable missions, or services provided in furtherance of the charitable purposes or missions of a nonprofit entity entering into the covered transaction, and will not result in a termination of the attorney general's jurisdiction over the charitable assets due to a transfer of a material amount of those assets outside of the state of Colorado, the parties may proceed with the covered transaction without additional review by the attorney general. The attorney general may perform specified actions to review, and use specified criteria to determine, whether the covered transaction will result in a material change. ! Authorizing the attorney general to exercise their common law authority to assess and review or challenge a covered transaction that will result in a material change in the charitable purposes, charitable missions, or services provided in furtherance of the charitable purposes or missions of a nonprofit entity entering into the covered transaction or will result in a termination of the attorney general's jurisdiction over the charitable assets due to a transfer of a material amount of those assets outside of the state of Colorado; ! Adding specified information to the notice requirements for covered transactions in which the parties involved in the transaction are all for-profit entities; and ! Creating notice requirements for and attorney general review of covered transactions involving a for-profit hospital and a nonprofit entity. Section 10 requires that, if certain health-care providers refer a patient to an entity for health-care services and the provider, or an immediate family member of the provider, has a financial relationship with the entity, the provider shall disclose the nature of the financial relationship to the patient at the time of the referral. The attorney general is required to study the effect of these provisions and the impact the provisions have on consumer knowledge and costs and submit a report on the findings of the study. Sections 11 through 30 make conforming amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Cathy Kipp (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
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IL bill #SB3415 • Last Action 03/05/2026
RUUPA OVERPAYMENTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to clarify that any overpayment made to a government entity, such as a payment for taxes, licenses, or fees that exceeds the amount ultimately owed, is considered "property" that could potentially become unclaimed. The bill states that this change is a restatement and clarification of existing law, meaning it aims to confirm the current understanding of the law rather than introduce a new concept, and it takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Includes within the definition of "property" any overpayment made by any person to a government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a payment for any tax, license, or fee that was made in excess of the amount ultimately required of the payor. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act is a restatement and clarification of existing law. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Martwick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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IL bill #SB3731 • Last Action 03/05/2026
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the First 2026 General Revisory Act, aims to clean up and organize Illinois statutes by combining multiple amendments to the same sections of law, renumbering sections to avoid duplication, and correcting outdated cross-references and technical errors. It does not intend to make substantive changes to the law itself. Key provisions include clarifying that references to the "armed forces" or "uniformed services" now include the U.S. Space Force, ensuring that past prosecutions for juvenile prostitution are handled correctly under updated legal terminology, and repealing certain sections of the Regulatory Sunset Act that are no longer needed. The bill also updates language related to emergency rulemaking procedures for various state agencies, including the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Natural Resources, and makes stylistic changes to the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, it clarifies definitions within the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, updates provisions in the State Employee Indemnification Act, and modifies health benefit requirements under the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. The bill also makes various technical corrections and updates across numerous other acts, including those related to elections, state libraries, identification cards, state agency structures, electronic records, workforce reporting, energy and vehicles, enterprise zones, law enforcement databases, children and family services, financial institutions, public health, state police, and criminal record expungement and sealing.
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Bill Summary: Creates the First 2026 General Revisory Act. Combines multiple versions of Sections amended by more than one Public Act. Renumbers Sections of various Acts to eliminate duplication. Corrects obsolete cross-references and technical errors. Makes stylistic changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Cunningham (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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OK bill #HB3415 • Last Action 03/05/2026
State government; vendors; state agencies; Central Purchasing Division; contracts; report; database; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires vendors providing services to state agencies to report any subcontracting work, including the tasks completed by the subcontractor and the percentage of the contract they fulfilled, to both the contracting agency and the Central Purchasing Division within ten days of the subcontractor's work completion. The Central Purchasing Division, part of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, will then maintain a public database of all active private vendor contracts with state agencies, detailing the vendor's name, total expected cost, purchase order number, and a description of deliverables, with an exemption for information protected by the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Additionally, state agencies using statewide contracts must provide detailed information about the agreement, including the statement of work, hourly rates with a cap, line-item expenses, and performance guarantees to the Central Purchasing Division. Agencies will also be mandated to conduct post-assessments of fulfilled contract services within thirty days of a milestone or contract end, evaluating completion by the deadline, any delays, and budget adherence, and must report any incomplete contracts in their annual budget submissions along with an estimated completion time.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; requiring all vendors providing services to state agencies to report use of subcontracting; directing vendors to report to the Central Purchasing Division; providing required details for report; directing vendors to file within ten days of completion; directing the Central Purchasing Division to maintain public database of private vendor contracts; providing required information for database; providing an exemption for information protected in the Oklahoma Open Records Act; requiring state agencies to report certain information from statewide contracts to the Central Purchasing Division; directing state agencies to perform post-assessment of fulfilled contract services; providing required information to be included in assessment; directing agencies to report incomplete contracts in annual budget submissions and estimated time for completion; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Judd Strom (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Preston Stinson (R), Nick Archer (R), Gabe Woolley (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
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IL bill #SB3438 • Last Action 03/05/2026
ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for an extension of the second notice period for rulemaking, which is the period during which an agency formally submits proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) for review. Specifically, if JCAR issues a "statement of unresponsiveness" – meaning the agency failed to provide a satisfactory response to JCAR's suggestions within seven days – the second notice period can be extended by up to an additional 45 days. A "substantive response" is defined as one that addresses the propriety, legal adequacy, statutory authority, economic or budgetary effects, or public policy implications of the proposed rule. If the agency fails to provide such a response within seven days of receiving the statement of unresponsiveness, the rulemaking process is considered withdrawn. Additionally, agencies must now certify that no internal procedures, policies, or schedules will prevent them from engaging substantively with JCAR's suggestions during this second notice period. This change aims to ensure agencies are responsive to legislative oversight during the rulemaking process.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions regarding the second notice period for rulemaking, provides that the second notice period shall be extended for a period not to exceed an additional 45 days if the agency has received a statement of unresponsiveness from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Lists the requirements for a statement of unresponsiveness. Provides that failure to provide a substantive response within 7 days after a statement of unresponsiveness is issued shall constitute a withdrawal of the rulemaking. In provisions regarding the contents of the written notice to the Joint Committee, requires a statement certifying that no procedure, policy, schedule, or other feature of the agency will prevent the agency from substantively engaging with the Joint Committee regarding suggestions made during the second notice period. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Bill Cunningham (D)*, Don Harmon (D), Sally Turner (R), Cristina Castro (D), John Curran (R), Don DeWitte (R), Napoleon Harris (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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IL bill #SB3183 • Last Action 03/05/2026
WORKER PROTECTION UNIT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the investigative powers of the Attorney General's Worker Protection Unit, which is dedicated to addressing issues like underpayment of wages, unsafe working conditions, and unfair business competition. Before taking legal action, the Attorney General will now be able to issue subpoenas for documents, require written answers under oath to interrogatories, inspect employer premises and employment records, and conduct interviews with workers on-site during work hours. The bill also clarifies that employers must cooperate with these investigations, and it establishes penalties for obstructing them, including the possibility of search warrants if necessary. Additionally, it outlines procedures for enforcing subpoenas and addresses the confidentiality of information gathered during investigations.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal business or working hours). Sets forth a procedure for a person who has received a subpoena to file a petition with the circuit court for an order to modify or set aside the subpoena. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants. Exempts all information and documentary materials that are obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for the inspection of the documentary materials by law enforcement under specified conditions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Omar Aquino (D)*, Michael Hastings (D), Mike Halpin (D), Graciela Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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IL bill #SB3411 • Last Action 03/05/2026
CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill fundamentally alters the legal definition and consequences of felony murder in Illinois by removing it as a component of first-degree murder and establishing it as a distinct felony offense. Previously, a death occurring during the commission of certain dangerous felonies (forcible felonies) could lead to a first-degree murder charge for those involved, even if they did not directly cause the death. This bill separates this scenario into its own crime, "felony murder," which will carry its own sentencing guidelines, ranging from a minimum of 8 years to a maximum of 40 years, with extended terms possible up to 80 years. Conforming changes are made across various Illinois statutes to reflect this new classification and its associated penalties, including adjustments to how it's handled in juvenile court and in relation to habitual criminal sentencing.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates felony murder as an element of first degree murder. Creates felony murder as a separate class of felony. Provides that a person commits felony murder when he or she, acting alone or with one or more participants, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony, other than second degree murder, and in the course of or in furtherance of that crime or flight from that crime, he or she or another participant causes the death of a person, other than one of the participants. Provides that the sentence of imprisonment for felony murder shall be a determinate sentence of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 year, subject to the parole review provisions for persons who committed the offense when under 21 years of age. Provides that an extended term sentence for felony murder shall be not less than 16 years and not more than 80 years. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Javier Cervantes (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D), Mark Walker (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Graciela Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
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IL bill #SB3033 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AGING-IN-HOME SERVICES-RATES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, and contingent on federal approval, will increase the hourly reimbursement rate for in-home services under Illinois' Community Care Program to $33.92. This increase is intended to ensure that direct service workers, who provide essential care to seniors and individuals with disabilities, receive a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour. To qualify for this higher rate, in-home service providers must certify to the Department on Aging that they are paying their direct service workers at least $20.75 per hour and must submit cost reports consistent with administrative rules. The bill also mandates that providers must spend at least 79% of the total payments received for home care aide services on direct compensation for these workers, an increase from the previous 77% requirement, and requires annual cost reports to verify this. Importantly, fringe benefits for these workers, such as paid time off, training, health insurance, and transportation, cannot be reduced as a result of these rate increases, ensuring that the overall compensation and benefits for direct service workers are maintained or improved.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that, subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2027, rates for in-home services shall be increased to $33.92 to sustain a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour for direct service workers. Requires rates in subsequent State fiscal years to be no lower than the rates put into effect upon federal approval. Provides that in order for a provider of in-home services to be eligible to receive the $33.92 rate, the provider must pay a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour to all direct service workers employed by the provider. Requires providers of in-home services to certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers. Requires each provider of in-home services to submit cost reports to the Department consistent with a specified administrative rule in order to be eligible for the $33.92 rate for in-home services. Provides that fringe benefits shall not be reduced in relation to the described rate increases. Requires the Department, beginning January 1, 2027, to ensure that each in-home service provider spends a minimum of 79% of the total payments the provider receives for home care aide services it furnishes under the Community Care Program on total compensation for direct service workers who furnish those services. Requires annual direct service worker cost reports from providers; and requires the Department to amend existing rules on financial reporting and minimum direct service worker costs to reflect the increase in the direct service worker spending requirement from 77% to 79%.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Celina Villanueva (D)*, Christopher Belt (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Mike Halpin (D), Paul Faraci (D), Julie Morrison (D), Robert Peters (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
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IL bill #SB1750 • Last Action 03/05/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to modify the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants. The bill allows the Chief County Assessment Officer to request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all household members applying for the exemption. It also provides a streamlined renewal process where the Assessment Officer can renew the exemption without a new application if they can confirm that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and continues to meet the household income requirements. When renewing the exemption without an application, the Assessment Officer must notify the applicant of the renewal and remind them of their ongoing obligation to report any changes that might affect their eligibility for the exemption. If the Assessment Officer cannot confirm all elements of the exemption, they must notify the homeowner and provide an opportunity to address any deficiencies. This change aims to simplify the exemption process for senior citizens while maintaining verification procedures to ensure only eligible homeowners receive the tax benefit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants may request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer may renew the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without a new application if the Chief County Assessment Officer is able to confirm both that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and that applicant's household income qualifies for the exemption. Provides that a Chief County Assessment Officer who renews a low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without an annual application shall notify the applicant of both the decision to renew the exemption and the applicant's ongoing duty to report changes in the eligibility of the property to receive the exemption.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 15 : Javier Cervantes (D)*, Graciela Guzmán (D), Mike Simmons (D), Robert Peters (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Lakesia Collins (D), Sara Feigenholtz (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Karina Villa (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Emil Jones (D), Mark Walker (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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OK bill #HB3418 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 by expanding its scope to include "quotes" alongside "bids" for public contracts, and establishes new felony offenses for officials who disclose bid information prematurely or solicit insider information, while also making knowing violations of the act a misdemeanor. It adjusts dollar thresholds for various contract types, including requiring competitive bids for school district construction contracts between $25,000 and $50,000, and mandates that bidding documents for construction-management trade contracts and subcontracts be available for a specified period. The bill also allows for electronic bids to forgo a public opening if a live video feed is provided, clarifies who is disqualified from contracts due to conflicts of interest, and permits unsuccessful "quoters" to sue. Furthermore, it directs public agencies to use the lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property exceeding $10,000, outlines procedures for sole-source or sole-brand bidding, and prohibits agencies from writing specifications to unfairly restrict competition, requiring contractors and vendors to disclose ownership and employee information. Finally, it amends accounting procedures for school districts to ensure compliance with these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public buildings and public works; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Section 176, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2025 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 176), which relates to trusts for benefit of state, county or municipality and contracts; making certain contracts no longer subject to Public Competitive Bidding Act; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 102, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 106, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 110, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 112, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 114, as amended by Section 729, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 102, 103, 106, 110, 112, and 114), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 117, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 119, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 119.1), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 120, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 121), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 131, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 137, which relate to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; modifying terms; establishing procedure for public construction contracts between Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Fifty Thousand Dollars for school district; requiring bidding documents for construction-management trade contracts and subcontracts to be available for set period; authorizing electronic bids with live video feed of bid opening to not have a public bid opening; extending applicability of the Public Competitive Bidding Act to quotes; clarifying persons who are conflicted out of contracts; establishing felony offenses related to insider information related to public bids; requiring change orders or cumulative change orders which exceed certain limits to re- solicit quotes; permitting suit by unsuccessful quoter; establishing that persons who knowingly violate act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; directing public agencies to use lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property greater than Ten Thousand Dollars; providing procedure for public agencies that solicit bids or quotes pursuant to authorized sole-source or sole-brand bidding procedures; prohibiting public agencies from writing bid or quote specifications for the purpose of restricting bids or quotes; requiring contractors and vendors to provide certain information to awarding public agency; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-135, which relates to system of accounting for school districts; requiring compliance with Section 40 of Title 61; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Judd Strom (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Preston Stinson (R), Nick Archer (R), Gabe Woolley (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Julie Daniels (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 3/5/2026 Room 206)
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OK bill #HB4491 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Schools; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for certain students to participate in extracurricular activities; eligibility requirements; definitions; school athletic association written policy; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, allows school districts to create policies permitting students enrolled in charter schools, virtual charter schools, or those educated through other means (like homeschooling) to participate in the district's extracurricular activities, provided certain conditions are met, such as the activity not being offered by their primary school and adherence to the district's and any relevant athletic association's rules, including academic standards for those educated by other means. It also requires public schools to only join athletic associations, such as the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), that permit these students to participate in interscholastic activities offered by public school districts, ensuring that all students have opportunities to engage in extracurriculars regardless of their educational setting.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-140, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-140), which relates to student eligibility; authorizing certain virtual charter school students to participate in Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) activities; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for charter school students, virtual charters school students, and students educated by other means to participate in extracurricular activities the district offers; establishing eligibility requirements; providing options for students to participate in other districts under certain circumstances; prescribing participation requirements for students that align with public school district requirements; defining terms; requiring student participants who are educated by other means to adhere to certain academic standards; providing methods of evaluation of academic standards; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to school athletic association written policy; prohibiting public schools from joining a school athletic association that does not allow certain students to participate in activities offered by public school districts; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : John Kane (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Tammy Townley (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Emergency removed
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UT bill #HB0040 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act by updating definitions and requirements for various construction trades, including electricians, plumbers, and alarm companies. Key changes include establishing new definitions for terms like "construction trade," "qualifier," and specific contractor classifications (e.g., general building contractor, residential electrical contractor). The bill also revises licensing requirements, continuing education mandates for electricians and plumbers, and introduces new provisions for alarm company licensing, including background checks and qualifier requirements. Additionally, it modifies rules regarding retention proceeds in construction contracts, clarifies exemptions from licensure, and updates penalties for unlawful conduct. The bill also introduces a $1 surcharge for certain licenses to fund access to building codes and standards and establishes new sections related to unincorporated entities, financial responsibility, and the Construction Business Registry. The effective date for this bill is January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Peterson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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WA bill #SB6106 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Revised for engrossed: Concerning the laid-off employees act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Laid-Off Employees Act to exclude Indian tribes from the definition of "employer," meaning they will not be subject to the act's requirements regarding notification and benefits for laid-off employees. It also updates the notice requirements for employers, specifying that when providing notice of a business closing or mass layoff to the employment security department and union representatives, employers must include the names and addresses of affected employees, while personal employee information submitted to the employment security department will be exempt from public disclosure. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the securing timely notification and benefits 2 for laid-off employees act by updating the definition of employer to 3 exclude Indian tribes and protecting employee names and addresses 4 through an exemption from public disclosure; amending RCW 49.45.010 5 and 49.45.020; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230; and declaring 6 an emergency. 7
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Annette Cleveland (D)*, Rebecca Saldaña (D), Steve Conway (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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KS bill #SB315 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Substitute for SB 315 by Committee on Ways and Means - Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental appropriations and sets budgets for various state agencies for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, authorizing capital improvement projects and fees, and directing certain fund transfers. It adjusts expenditure limitations for several state boards and departments, including the Board of Accountancy, State Bank Commissioner, Kansas Board of Barbering, Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Board of Healing Arts, Kansas State Board of Cosmetology, State Department of Credit Unions, Kansas Dental Board, State Board of Mortuary Arts, Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments, Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, State Board of Pharmacy, Real Estate Appraisal Board, Kansas Real Estate Commission, State Board of Technical Professions, and State Board of Veterinary Examiners. The bill also appropriates funds for the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission and makes changes to appropriations for the Legislative Coordinating Council, Legislature, Division of Post Audit, Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Secretary of State, Office of the State Treasurer, Kansas Department of Insurance, Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors, Pooled Money Investment Board, Judicial Council, State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, Judicial Branch, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Human Rights Commission, State Corporation Commission, Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board, Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology Services, Kansas Information Security Office, Office of the Child Advocate, State Board of Tax Appeals, Department of Revenue, Kansas Lottery, Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Department of Commerce, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Department of Labor, Kansas Office of Veterans Services, Department of Health and Environment (Divisions of Public Health and Health Care Finance), Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas State Fair Board, Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Department of Transportation, and the Adjutant General. It also includes provisions for capital improvement projects across various agencies and amends existing statutes related to these appropriations and authorizations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and fees; authorizing certain transfers; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74- 50,107, 74-99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79- 34,171, 79-4804 and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ways and Means, Rick Billinger (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 79
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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WA bill #SB6014 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill refines pregnancy-related accommodations by clarifying requirements for written certification from a healthcare professional for certain accommodations, specifically excluding limits on lifting over 17 pounds from this requirement, and also prohibits the disclosure of certain types of identifying personal information related to employees or applicants who have filed complaints, requested assistance, or participated in investigations under the pregnancy accommodation law (RCW 49.92 RCW). The bill adds a new section to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56 RCW) to make records maintained by the Department of Labor and Industries confidential if they reveal an individual's identity or personal information, such as their name, address, contact details, photograph, or medical information related to pregnancy or childbirth, with specific exceptions for disclosure to the employer when necessary for investigation, to public employees, in legal proceedings, or to the complainant themselves. This legislation aims to protect the privacy of individuals seeking or utilizing pregnancy accommodations while ensuring employers can obtain necessary information for reasonable accommodations, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to refining pregnancy-related accommodations by 2 clarifying requirements for written certification and prohibiting 3 disclosure of certain types of identifying personal information; 4 amending RCW 49.92.020; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; 5 and providing an effective date. 6
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : T'wina Nobles (D)*, Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Jesse Salomon (D), Derek Stanford (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 01/24/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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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 #SB299 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requiring the supreme court nominating commission to release certain records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Supreme Court Nominating Commission in Kansas to make most of its records public under the Kansas Open Records Act, which is a law that generally gives the public the right to access government records. Specifically, the bill amends an existing law to state that no rule adopted by the commission or the Kansas Supreme Court can prevent the disclosure of the commission's records. This means that all records of the commission, including the names and cities of residence of individuals nominated to serve on the commission or as its chair, will be open for public inspection. However, the bill does allow the commission to keep confidential certain background check information or sensitive financial information related to applicants or nominees for judicial office. The bill also repeals the existing law it amends and will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas Register, a state publication for official notices.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning courts; relating to the supreme court nominating commission; requiring certain records of the commission to be released under the open records act; amending K.S.A. 20-123 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 04/10/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Senator Thompson , Senator Blew and Senator Faust Goudeau as conferees
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CT bill #SB00298 • Last Action 03/05/2026
An Act Concerning The Reallocation Of Certain State Funds And Various Provisions Relating To Education, Public Safety, General Government, Elections, Intermediate Care Facilities And Warehouse Distribution Centers.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to state law, primarily concerning education and elections. It reallocates funds by reducing appropriations to the Department of Social Services by $3.4 million for Temporary Family Assistance and appropriates $1.7 million to the Labor Department to offset declining federal funds for unemployment compensation personnel and support IT integration, and another $1.7 million to the Department of Education for Adult Education, with unexpended balances carrying over to the next fiscal year. The bill also transfers $174,000 from the Department of Education to the Department of Economic and Community Development for a grant to the New London VFW, and allocates $70,000 from the Judicial Department for a grant to the Village Initiative Project. Additionally, it makes changes to the University of Connecticut Health Center's Center of Excellence for Neuromodulation Treatments, allowing it to collaborate with a hospital to conduct research and provide treatments to disabled veterans. The bill also appropriates $1.5 million for high-acuity, school-based mental health programming in specific school districts and modifies school building project reimbursement rates for Windham, Fairfield, Roxbury, New London, and Cheshire. It also extends construction deadlines for several Hartford school projects and establishes criteria for a Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement on diplomas, effective July 1, 2026. Furthermore, the bill updates the state-wide public school information system to include data on academic progress in bilingual education programs and measures for evaluating bilingual education programs, and revises the bill of rights for parents of multilingual learners to include access to publicly available data on bilingual education programs. It also expands the curriculum materials that the State Board of Education will make available to include Islamic and Arab studies and establishes a working group to address antisemitism in public schools. The bill also makes changes to early admission policies for children turning five, delays notification requirements for racial imbalance in schools until July 1, 2030, and modifies requirements for school budget preparation and submission to include detailed historical financial data. It also updates requirements for school resource officer memorandums of understanding, allows regional school districts to deposit funds from capital reserve funds into educational expenditure reserve funds, and expands vision screening to include preschool and second grade. The bill also includes provisions related to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council's curriculum for police officers interacting with individuals with mental or physical disabilities, expands the State Properties Review Board, and adjusts a fee for the firefighters cancer relief account. It also modifies building code provisions to encourage the construction of safe three-unit and four-unit residential buildings. The bill also makes significant changes to election laws, including establishing early voting periods for all regular elections, primaries, and special elections, and allowing same-day election registration during early voting and on election day. It also revises procedures for ballot preparation, absentee ballot handling, recanvasses, and voter registration data disclosure, and clarifies rules for candidate certifications and nominations for minor parties. Finally, it exempts ballots from Freedom of Information Act disclosure, except for recanvass or audit purposes.
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Bill Summary: An Act Concerning The Reallocation Of Certain State Funds And Various Provisions Relating To Education, Public Safety, General Government, Elections, Intermediate Care Facilities And Warehouse Distribution Centers.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Martin Looney (D)*, Matthew Ritter (D)*, Bob Duff (D)*, Jason Rojas (D)*, Hilda Santiago (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 13 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Public Act 26-1
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OR bill #HB4144 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating to batteries.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a battery producer responsibility program in Oregon, requiring manufacturers and sellers of batteries and products containing batteries (referred to as "covered producers" and "covered products") to manage the end-of-life of these items. Covered producers must join a "battery producer responsibility organization" (a non-profit group acting on behalf of producers) which will then develop and implement a statewide program for the responsible management of "covered batteries" (portable and medium-sized batteries, with some exceptions like those in medical devices or vehicles). These organizations must submit detailed plans to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for approval, outlining how they will ensure convenient collection sites across the state, educate the public about battery recycling, manage collected batteries responsibly, and report annually on their activities. The bill also sets penalties for violations, including significant fines for producers who fail to join a program, and creates a dedicated "Battery Producer Responsibility Fund" to support the DEQ's administration and enforcement of these new regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to batteries; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 459.995.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 25 : Em Levy (D)*, Courtney Neron Misslin (D)*, Hai Pham (D)*, Sue Rieke Smith (D)*, Janeen Sollman (D)*, Tom Andersen (D), Willy Chotzen (D), Lisa Fragala (D), Mark Gamba (D), David Gomberg (D), Ken Helm (D), Shannon Isadore (D), Bobby Levy (R), John Lively (D), Pam Marsh (D), Sarah Finger McDonald (D), Nancy Nathanson (D), Travis Nelson (D), Jules Walters (D), Anthony Broadman (D), Lew Frederick (D), Deb Patterson (D), Katherine Pham (D), Floyd Prozanski (D), Lisa Reynolds (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 8--Anderson, Girod, Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
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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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WV bill #HB5366 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating to rules governing the practice of law
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing West Virginia law to clarify that certain records related to the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program, which are designated as confidential by rules set by the Supreme Court of Appeals, are not subject to public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. The Freedom of Information Act (often abbreviated as FOIA) is a law that gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency, and West Virginia has its own similar state-level law. The bill essentially shields these specific program records from public disclosure if the Supreme Court has deemed them confidential.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §51-1-4a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to rules governing the practice of law; and providing that certain records deemed confidential by rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals are not subject to public records requests.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Joe Funkhouser (R)*, James Akers (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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OK bill #HB3742 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Criminal procedure; Due Process Protection Act of 2026; preliminary examinations and proceedings; disclosure; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as The Due Process Protection Act of 2026, aims to enhance protections for defendants in criminal proceedings by mandating increased disclosure of information by the state. It requires the state to provide the defense with a broader range of evidence, including initial and supplemental police reports, summaries of interviews, video and audio recordings, photographs, and scientific reports, often prior to a defendant's initial court appearance or at least 30 days before a preliminary hearing, which is a hearing to determine if there's enough evidence to proceed to trial. The bill also clarifies the ongoing duty of the state to disclose any evidence that might be favorable to the defendant, regardless of its form or when it's discovered, and expands the types of information that must be disclosed about informants and codefendants who testify, including their criminal histories and any deals made with them. Additionally, it sets stricter time limits for completing discovery issues and introduces provisions for the court to manage disclosure deadlines, especially when preliminary hearings are scheduled quickly. The bill also modifies the definition of an "informant" and updates references to them, while also clarifying the defendant's duties regarding disclosure and establishing a nine-month timeframe for preliminary hearings from the initial appearance, with a requirement for a hearing to explain any delays.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; creating The Due Process Protection Act of 2026; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 258 as amended by Section 2, Chapter 269, O.S.L. 2022 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 258), which relates to preliminary examinations and proceedings; requiring the disclosure of certain information to the defense; providing construing provision; authorizing the court to set disclosure deadline under certain circumstances; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2002), which relates to the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code; directing the state to disclose certain evidence prior to the initial appearance of defendants; requiring the disclosure of evidence favorable to the defendant; requiring disclosure despite its form; declaring the ongoing duty to disclose information; increasing time limitation for introducing testimony from informants and codefendants; updating informant references; modifying scope of certain defined term; clarifying disclosure duties of defendants; establishing time limitation for completing discovery issues; providing an exception to certain witnesses; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Erick Harris (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
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UT bill #SB0153 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Election Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends election laws to include a warning statement on the first page of various petitions, including those for municipal consolidation, disincorporation, incorporation, county seat changes, county consolidation, new county creation, optional plan adoption, special district creation, special district withdrawal, special district dissolution, local building authority bonds, political party registration, candidate nominations, and school district changes. This warning informs signers that their voter identification number and signature date may be publicly disclosed, even if they are considered an "at-risk voter" with a private voter registration record. The bill also makes several technical and conforming changes to existing election statutes, including updates to definitions, procedures for handling voter registration data, and the process for creating new school districts.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Trevor Lee (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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AL bill #SB272 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning open records related to schools, mandates that when public records pertaining to school contracts for goods or services are requested, custodians must redact sensitive financial information such as account numbers, tax identification numbers, and routing numbers to prevent unauthorized financial transactions. Furthermore, it prohibits the knowing sale, gifting, or receipt of lists of names and addresses derived from these public school records for the purpose of soliciting sales of property or services to those individuals or entities, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. The bill also allows public officers to require a written certification from requesters, attesting that they will not use such lists for sales solicitation or provide them to others for that purpose, and clarifies that public officers are not liable for providing records in good faith compliance with these new requirements.
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Bill Summary: Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Arthur Orr (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
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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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NJ bill #S3814 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new process for out-of-State institutions of higher education to obtain a license to offer college credit-bearing courses or degree programs within the State, requiring them to submit a detailed petition to the Secretary of Higher Education (secretary). This petition must include information on the institution's accreditation, financial stability, faculty qualifications, and a crucial "impact analysis" that assesses the demand for the proposed program and its potential effects on existing in-State programs, particularly concerning clinical placements and supervisor availability for students. The secretary will then share the petition with all in-State higher education institutions for public comment and forward it, along with comments, to the New Jersey Presidents' Council for a recommendation before making a final decision. Licenses will only be granted if the proposed offerings meet State quality standards, are financially viable, serve a demonstrable need without unduly harming existing programs, and align with the State's higher education plan. The bill also mandates annual reporting from both the secretary on petition outcomes and from licensed out-of-State institutions on their operations, and grants the secretary the authority to suspend or revoke licenses for failing to meet performance standards, misrepresenting data, or negatively impacting in-State students' access to placements.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires an out-of-State institution seeking to offer a college credit-bearing course, academic degree completion program, or complete academic degree program with a physical presence in the State to petition the Secretary of Higher Education (secretary) for licensure. The bill details the specific information that is required to be included in the licensure petition. The bill also requires that an impact analysis of the proposed course or program be included in the petition. The analysis will consider issues such as the unmet demand in the State for the course or program and its impact on clinical placements and supervisor availability to students enrolled in existing in-State programs. The bill directs the secretary to review all licensure petitions and distribute a brief summary of the petition's content, and information on how to access the petition on the website of the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, to all institutions of higher education in the State, and provide an opportunity for public comment. The secretary would then send the petition and all comments received on the petition to the New Jersey Presidents' Council for review and recommendation to the secretary. Finally, after considering the recommendation of the New Jersey Presidents' Council, the secretary is required to issue a final determination on the petition. The secretary is directed to license only those institutions that meet all the petition requirements and whose proposed offerings:· meet State standards of quality and provide a plan for the ongoing monitoring of student outcomes;· are fiscally viable;· serve a demonstrable need and demonstrate that the proposed course of program will not unduly impact existing in-State programs; and· are in accordance with the comprehensive Statewide plan for higher education required under current law, if applicable. The bill requires the secretary to prepare an annual report on the petitions submitted pursuant to this bill, detailing the number of petitions reviewed, their outcomes, and summarizing recommendations provided by the New Jersey Presidents' Council. Under the bill, each out-of-State institution licensed to provide a course or program in the State is required to provide an annual report to the secretary. The report would include certain information on enrollment, program and faculty changes, student outcomes, and clinical and field placements. The bill directs the secretary to ensure that an out-of-State institution licensed to provide a course or program in the State meets a minimum acceptable level of performance, as determined by the secretary. The secretary may suspend or revoke the institution's license if the secretary determines the out-of-State institution:· fails to meet the minimum acceptable level of performance;· misrepresents data submitted to the secretary or fails to meet reporting standards; or· adversely impacts the access of students enrolled in an in-State institution of higher education to clinical and field placements. Current regulations promulgated by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education have established a process for the approval of courses and programs offered in New Jersey by out-of-State institutions. This bill revises that process.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John McKeon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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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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UT bill #SB0195 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Workforce Development
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council to improve collaboration and alignment among state agencies involved in youth apprenticeship programs, ensuring shared accountability for their development and sustainability. It also authorizes the state to participate in the federal Workforce Pell Grant program, which provides federal financial aid to students enrolled in eligible workforce programs, by allowing the Utah Board of Higher Education (the board) to approve these programs for submission to the U.S. Secretary of Education. The bill also makes changes to reporting requirements for various entities, including the Utah Data Research Center, and clarifies definitions related to government records, notably excluding the Workforce Pell Grant program from certain government record access provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a statewide youth apprenticeship governance council and authorizes participation in the federal Workforce Pell Grant program.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Karen Peterson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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FL bill #H1113 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families by making more of their personal information confidential. Specifically, it includes a victim's name and personal identification number, along with any other details that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse them, as exempt from public disclosure. This exemption also applies to information about a victim's family members, legal representatives, or next of kin, and any data that could be used to locate or harass these individuals. For law enforcement officers who are victims, their names will be confidential for 72 hours after an incident and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the information becomes public. The bill defines "family member" as a spouse, child, parent, legal guardian, or sibling (excluding the accused), and "officer" as a certified law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer. These exemptions are intended to prevent further trauma and deter victims from cooperating with law enforcement due to fear of retaliation, and are subject to future legislative review.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim's family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated or received by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kaylee Tuck (R)*, Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Received
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OK bill #SB1794 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Mental health; creating the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act; requiring establishment of certain behavioral health vacancy registry; mandating certain reporting. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act, mandates the creation and maintenance of a statewide electronic registry by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS) to track available treatment capacity in behavioral health facilities, excluding hospitals and hospital-based psychiatric units, which are referred to as "covered facilities." This registry will provide near real-time information on "available beds" or "available treatment capacity," meaning staffed and operational treatment slots, to expedite placements for emergency detentions, protective custody, assessments, and court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration services. Covered facilities must report their licensed and staffed capacity, current availability, population served, and admission limitations, and update this information promptly. Authorized "referral sources," such as providers or courts, can use the registry to request placements, and facilities must respond within a timeframe set by the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, with documented acceptance or denial. The registry will not contain personally identifiable consumer health information and will comply with privacy laws like HIPAA, with data being confidential and used only for placement coordination and oversight, not subject to open records requests except for de-identified aggregate reports. Hospitals and hospital-based psychiatric units can voluntarily participate by reporting availability or accepting requests, but their participation does not make them "covered facilities" and does not alter their obligations under federal law like EMTALA. DMHSAS can audit facilities for compliance and implement corrective actions or administrative remedies for non-compliance, and the bill also outlines a process for procuring the technology for the registry, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and allowing for donated services, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: mental health - registry - module - participation and reporting - requests - covered facilities - corrective action - placements - audits and administrative remedies - data - compliance - proposals - requirements - rules - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Brenda Stanley (R)*, Cindy Roe (R)*, Julia Kirt (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Senator Kirt
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WA bill #SB5936 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Concerning prevention of and remedies for human trafficking.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands legal protections and remedies for victims of human trafficking by establishing that business entities can be held liable for human trafficking offenses if they knowingly engage in such conduct or if an employee or agent commits trafficking for the entity's direct benefit and the entity fails to act. Such entities could face significant fines, profit disgorgement, and debarment from government contracts. The bill also mandates that law enforcement and prosecuting agencies keep the identities of alleged human trafficking victims and their families confidential, except when necessary for investigations, legally required, or for providing victim services. Additionally, it amends existing law to clarify that information revealing the identity or specific details of child victims of sexual assault or commercial sexual exploitation, and the identity, pictures, and images of alleged victims and their families in human trafficking cases, are exempt from public disclosure, while also making technical changes to the process for certifying victims for immigration purposes, including ensuring timely processing and informing individuals of reasons for denial.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to prevention of and remedies for human 2 trafficking; amending RCW 7.98.020; reenacting and amending RCW 3 42.56.240; adding new sections to chapter 9A.40 RCW; and prescribing 4 penalties. 5
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Tina Orwall (D)*, Jamie Pedersen (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Marcus Riccelli (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
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VA bill #SB390 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which were established to support the apple industry, effective July 1, 2028. Any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. Additionally, the excise tax on apples will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Before the repeal, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a final report detailing the board's financial activity for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services by June 30, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect these changes, including removing references to the Apple Board and Apple Fund.
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Bill Summary: Apple Board; repeal. Repeals the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, and provides that any funds remaining in the Apple Fund as of July 1, 2028, shall be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill provides that the excise tax levied on apples grown in the Commonwealth shall not be collected for the 2026 harvest season and requires the chair of the Apple Board to file a report with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than June 30, 2028, with a statement of total receipts and disbursements of the Apple Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Timmy French (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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OK bill #SB1593 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Higher education; removing language regarding the promulgation of rules and the presidential search process for the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the law concerning the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing specific requirements for the Board to create its own rules and policies, as well as eliminating outdated language and the detailed process for selecting the university's president. The existing law, Section 4663 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, outlines the composition and duties of this Board, which is a corporate body responsible for overseeing the Tulsa campus. The bill's changes aim to streamline operations by removing the mandate for the Board to promulgate rules and enact policies, and it also removes the specific steps previously required for the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (often referred to as the A&M Board) and the Board of Trustees to jointly conduct a presidential search. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; removing requirement for the Board to promulgate certain rules and enact certain policies; removing outdated language; removing language regarding presidential search process; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Gollihare (R)*, Anthony Moore (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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TN bill #SB2136 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates illegal gambling and related activities, including online sweepstakes games, as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, making them subject to its penalties and remedies. It expands the investigative authority of the Attorney General and Reporter to look into unlawful activities, including those related to gambling, and grants them powers to gather information and compel compliance. Additionally, the bill clarifies and expands the investigative and enforcement powers of the sports wagering council, allowing them to investigate not only licensed entities but also other individuals involved in illegal gambling activities, and it also makes technical changes to terminology related to the sports wagering council.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, designates illegal gambling and related activities as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Ferrell Haile (R)*, Paul Rose (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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OK bill #HB1979 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Children; Early Childhood Task Force; membership; election; reports; compensation or reimbursement; expenses; Open Records Act; Open Meeting Act; advice; vision statement; mission; principles; codification; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Early Childhood Task Force, comprised of eighteen members representing various state agencies, legislative branches, and organizations focused on children and families, to study and recommend improvements to early childhood services in Oklahoma. The task force will elect a chair and vice-chair, and may select an honorary chair for ceremonial purposes, with all its proceedings and documents subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, ensuring transparency. While task force members will generally serve voluntarily without compensation or reimbursement, state agency employees appointed to the task force may claim expenses from their agency budgets. The task force's recommendations will be considered advisory to the Legislature, not binding on state departments or agencies. Its work will be guided by a vision of robust, equitable, and high-quality early childhood systems, a mission to create a more efficient governance structure for early childhood programs, and principles emphasizing child, family, and community well-being, maximizing efficiencies, equitable access, data-informed approaches, and strengthening the early childhood workforce. The task force's duties include analyzing the current early childhood delivery system and its financing, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, reviewing existing programs across multiple state departments, exploring funding streams, recommending ways to integrate or create new programming, fostering cross-agency collaboration, improving provider support structures, strengthening the healthcare workforce for young children and mothers, and learning from other states' consolidated systems. It will also conduct stakeholder engagement to gather feedback, synthesize this feedback into recommendations for improving the state's delivery system and governance model, and draft a proposed transition plan for any new governance structure, including recommendations for program placement, interagency agreements, necessary funding, and goals for the new entity. Finally, the task force will draft proposed legislation to create this new governance structure, with the act becoming effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to children; creating the Early Childhood Task Force; providing for task force membership; providing for election of chair and vice- chair; permitting the selection of honorary chair; directing task force to provide reports; disallowing certain members from receiving compensation or reimbursement; permitting certain members to claim certain expenses; requiring task force to be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; providing that task force documents and recommendations shall only be considered advice; providing a vision statement; providing a mission; providing principles the task force is to be guided by; providing tasks for the task force; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Trish Ranson (D)*, Chuck Hall (R)*, John Waldron (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)
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UT bill #SB0121 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Medical Cannabis Program Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's medical cannabis program, including clarifying rules for cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies, such as extending the timeframe for ownership changes to be re-licensed from 30 to 60 days, and allowing cannabis cultivation facilities to operate at two addresses under a single license. It also modifies requirements for cannabis product labeling, specifically allowing the word "hash" in product names and permitting radiation-based methods for quality assurance or remediation with departmental approval. The bill also streamlines the process for issuing medical cannabis patient cards, allowing for immediate issuance of a conditional card upon recommendation, and expands eligibility for guardian cards to include legal guardians of incapacitated adults, while also removing the requirement for a criminal background check fee for guardian and caregiver applicants. Furthermore, it establishes a program to provide monthly $150 vouchers to eligible medical cannabis cardholders enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare, administered through a contracted nonprofit entity, and adjusts the repeal date for the medical cannabis governance structure working group from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the medical cannabis program.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Walt Brooks (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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UT bill #SB0155 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Unclaimed Property Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to unclaimed property by allowing the commission to share tax return information with the unclaimed property administrator, including email addresses, for the purpose of returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners, and clarifies that the commission is not liable for the administrator's use of this information. It also adjusts the definition of an "owner" for unclaimed property to include heirs of a decedent who qualified as an owner, and allows for a single claim to be filed on behalf of multiple heirs for property valued at $100,000 or less, provided they agree to distribute the property equitably and indemnify the state. Additionally, the bill updates the presumed abandonment date for tax-deferred and tax-exempt retirement accounts to align with federal tax laws regarding mandatory distributions and clarifies the process for claiming property, including provisions for creditors and claims involving deceased owners.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to unclaimed property.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Anthony Loubet (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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CO bill #SB107 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Modify Colorado Open Records Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) by excluding certain communication records generated by assistive devices for individuals with disabilities or language barriers from the definition of public records, and it requires public entities to post their CORA policies, including records retention policies, and instructions on how to make a request. The bill extends the standard response time for CORA requests from three to five working days, with a possible extension of up to ten additional working days for extenuating circumstances, which now include situations where the custodian or essential personnel are not scheduled to work. It also allows custodians to treat multiple requests for similar information from the same person within a 14-day period as a single request for fee calculation purposes and mandates that custodians provide a breakdown of fees upon request, while also clarifying that public entities must accept credit card or electronic payments for fees if they accept them for other services. Furthermore, the bill expands the protection of student information to include any data that could be used to directly contact a student, and it introduces a provision allowing custodians to designate requests made for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain as a separate category with a 30-day response period and the ability to charge for direct response costs, though requesters can appeal this designation to the district court. Finally, the bill requires custodians who fail to respond within the required timeframe to provide an additional hour of free research and retrieval time for each day the response is late and clarifies that any fee prepayment requirements must align with the entity's adopted policies.
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Bill Summary: The bill makes the following changes to the "Colorado Open Records Act" (CORA): ! Excludes from the definition of a "public record" a written document or electronic record that is produced by a device or application that is used to assist an individual with a disability or individuals with language barriers to facilitate communication if the written document or electronic record has been produced to facilitate communication in lieu of verbal communication; ! Requires a public entity to post any rules or policies adopted pursuant to CORA, including any records retention policy, and to post information for members of the public regarding how to make a public records request; ! Changes the reasonable time to respond to a CORA request from 3 to 5 working days and changes the extension of time for the response period if extenuating circumstances exist from not exceeding 7 additional days to not exceeding 10 additional days; ! Adds an extenuating circumstance that allows extension of the response period when the custodian is not scheduled to work within the response period; ! If public records are in the sole and exclusive custody and control of a person who is not scheduled to work within the response period, requires a custodian to provide all other available responsive public records within the response period and to notify the requester of the earliest date on which the person is expected to be available or that the person is not expected to return. The requester may make a subsequent request for additional responsive records, if any, on or after the date the custodian provides. ! Allows a custodian to determine that a request, other than a request for a contract or other information delivered using computer data extraction methods that require minimal human intervention for retrieval, is made for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain and provides a 30-day response period for such request; requires the custodian to provide written notice of the custodian's determination to the requester and permits the requester to appeal the determination to the district court; and allows a custodian to charge the requester for the reasonable cost of directly responding to the request notwithstanding the allowance for the first hour of research and retrieval to be free of charge and notwithstanding the statutory cap on fees which otherwise would apply; ! In addition to the prohibition on disclosing public elementary or secondary school students' addresses and telephone numbers, prohibits disclosure of any other student information that could be used to directly contact, address, or send a message to a student through any means or method; ! Allows a requester to ask a custodian for a reasonable breakdown of costs that comprise the fee charged for the research and retrieval of requested public records and requires a custodian to provide such a breakdown upon request; ! Clarifies that the custodian of records for a public entity must allow a requester to pay any fee or deposit associated with a request for public records with a credit card or electronic payment if the public entity allows members of the public to pay in this manner for any other service or product provided by the public entity; ! Allows a custodian to treat a CORA request received within 14 calendar days of another CORA request for information pertaining to facially similar content and made by the same person as one request for purposes of calculating the fee that the custodian may charge the requester for research and retrieval of responsive public records; ! Requires a custodian who fails to respond to a request for inspection within the applicable time period to provide the requester with one additional hour of research and retrieval time without charge for each calendar day that the response is late; and ! Clarifies that if a custodian imposes any requirements concerning the prepayment or payment of a fee in connection with a request for inspection of public records, the requirements must be in accordance with the custodian's adopted rules or written policies and must not be inconsistent with the provisions of CORA.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Cathy Kipp (D)*, Janice Rich (R)*, Michael Carter (D)*, Matt Soper (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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FL bill #S7026 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Trade Secret Held by an Agency
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Florida law, primarily focused on trade secrets and public records exemptions. The most significant provision is the removal of a scheduled repeal date for the exemption of trade secrets held by an agency from public records requirements, meaning this exemption will no longer automatically expire. Additionally, the bill amends numerous statutes to conform to these changes, often by removing references to trade secrets as a specific category of information that is exempt from public disclosure, or by clarifying that certain proprietary business information, which may include trade secrets, remains confidential. In essence, the bill aims to strengthen and make permanent the protection of trade secrets held by government agencies and to adjust related confidentiality provisions across various state laws.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0715, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for a trade secret held by an agency; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 287.137, 288.075, 334.049, 408.185, 409.91196, 440.108, 497.172, 501.171, 501.1735, 501.2041, 501.722, 520.9965, 548.062, 559.5558, 569.215, 627.0628, and 1004.4472, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S0830 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for certain personal identifying and location information of county and city administrative officials. Specifically, the bill protects the home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of current county administrators, deputy and assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy and assistant city managers. The exemption also extends to the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment of these officials' spouses and children, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill includes a statement of public necessity explaining that such information could be used to perpetrate fraud or acts of revenge against these public officials and their families, potentially jeopardizing their safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill provides a mechanism for officials to request the release of their exempt information and specifies that the exemption applies to information held before, on, or after the effective date, which is July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, including the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Thomas Leek (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 12/09/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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FL bill #H1263 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Office of Insurance Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the oversight and regulatory functions of the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) by expanding its responsibilities, refining its examination processes, and introducing new reporting and background check requirements for entities under its jurisdiction. Key provisions include clarifying that the OIR is responsible for all activities concerning entities it regulates, requiring covered entities to notify the OIR of security breaches and provide information upon request, and empowering both the OIR and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to issue cease and desist orders and seek injunctions for enforcement. The bill also updates examination procedures by allowing the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to adopt the Market Conduct Examiners Handbook, mandates the OIR to examine administrators under certain conditions, and establishes a process for the Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to accept and process fingerprints for background checks of individuals involved in insurance entities, with costs borne by the applicants. Furthermore, it revises the factors the OIR considers when determining if insurance rates are excessive, inadequate, or discriminatory, mandates adequate projection for private passenger automobile insurance rates, and requires the OIR to determine minimum rate differentials for windstorm damage mitigation techniques that meet or exceed Florida Building Code standards, while allowing insurers to seek additional differentials. The bill also introduces new requirements for rate filings, mandates the notification of premium discounts for personal lines residential property insurance at policy issuance and renewal, and requires the OIR to contract with a state university for a database of mitigation inspection forms, with property insurers needing to file policyholder forms within a specified timeframe. It removes a requirement for insurers to report on paid residential and commercial property insurance claims and mandates monthly reporting for private passenger automobile insurers. New sections are created to require group capital calculation reports and liquidity stress tests for certain insurance holding company systems, with exemptions and specific filing requirements, and to prohibit certain representations about these reports and tests, while allowing insurers to rebut false statements. Finally, the bill establishes a registration process for attorneys-in-fact of reciprocal insurers, including requirements for application, renewal, and grounds for denial or revocation, and allows for administrative fines in lieu of suspension or revocation, with the stipulation that such fines cannot be borne by an insurer.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to the Office of Insurance Regulation; amending s. 20.121, F.S.; providing that the Office of Insurance Regulation is responsible for all activities concerning entities under its jurisdiction; amending s. 501.171, F.S.; requiring covered entities under the office's jurisdiction to copy the office on certain notices and provide certain information, upon request, to the office; amending s. 624.310, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Financial Services and the office to issue and deliver cease and desist orders for certain activities; authorizing the department and the office to seek an injunction for enforcement of such order; amending s. 624.316, F.S.; removing a provision authorizing the Financial Services Commission to adopt the Market Conduct Examiners Handbook; amending s. 624.3161, F.S.; requiring the office to examine administrators under certain circumstances; authorizing the commission to adopt by rule the Market Conduct Examiners Handbook; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process fingerprints taken of certain persons; providing applicability; specifying procedures for fingerprinting; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; requiring hb1263 -03-e1the Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct certain background checks; requiring that certain fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; specifying who bears the costs of fingerprint processing; requiring the office to review criminal history background checks and make certain determinations; authorizing the Department of Law Enforcement to exchange certain records with the office; specifying that certain criminal records be used by the office for certain purposes; amending s. 627.062, F.S.; revising the factors that the office must consider in determining if insurance rates are excessive, inadequate, or discriminatory; amending s. 627.0628, F.S.; requiring private passenger automobile insurance to be adequately projected; amending s. 627.0629, F.S.; requiring the office to determine minimum rate differentials for windstorm damage mitigation techniques that meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Florida Building Code; authorizing insurers to seek additional rate differentials; amending s. 627.0645, F.S.; revising requirements of rate filing with the office for certain insurers; amending s. 627.711, F.S.; requiring that certain discount notification forms for personal lines hb1263 -03-e1residential property insurance policies be sent to insureds at the time of policy issuance and renewal; requiring the office to contract with a state university to design, operate, upgrade, and maintain a specified database; requiring property insurers to file certain policyholder forms within a specified timeframe in the database beginning on a specified date; requiring the commission to adopt rules; amending s. 627.7152, F.S.; removing a provision requiring insurers to report on residential and commercial property insurance claims paid in a certain year; amending s. 627.915, F.S.; requiring private passenger automobile insurers to file specified monthly reports beginning on a specified date; requiring the commission to adopt rules; removing the requirement for certain insurers to submit such report; removing an exemption for certain insurers; creating s. 628.8011, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring certain persons to file a group capital calculation report annually by a specified date; providing requirements for such report; exempting certain insurance holding company systems from filing such report; requiring certain non-United States-based insurance holding company systems to file a group capital calculation report; authorizing the office to hb1263 -03-e1exempt certain persons from filing such report under certain circumstances; authorizing the filing of a limited group capital filing instead of the group capital calculation report under certain circumstances; authorizing the office to require certain insurance holding company systems to file such report despite qualifying for an exemption under certain circumstances; requiring the office to establish certain criteria and publish certain information on its website; authorizing the commission to adopt certain rules; creating s. 628.8012, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring certain persons to annually file results of a liquidity stress test in compliance with specified instructions; providing an exemption; authorizing the office to adopt rules; creating s. 628.8013, F.S.; providing that a certain report and test are for specified purposes; prohibiting certain representations or statements by certain persons; authorizing an insurer to rebut certain information in a written publication under certain circumstances; creating s. 629.53, F.S.; requiring attorneys in fact of reciprocal insurers to obtain a registration; providing requirements for the application of such registration; prohibiting fees for registration and registration application; requiring hb1263 -03-e1the office to investigate applicants; authorizing the office to issue registrations to applicants under certain circumstances; creating s. 629.54, F.S.; providing for automatic renewal of the registration of an attorney in fact; creating s. 629.55, F.S.; authorizing the office to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the registration of an attorney in fact under certain circumstances; creating s. 629.56, F.S.; providing for when an order of suspension or revocation of a registration is effected; authorizing the office to publish certain notice in newspapers of general circulation; creating s. 629.57, F.S.; providing a limitation on the period of suspension of an attorney in fact registration; providing that a registration is automatically reinstated after the suspension ends; creating s. 629.58, F.S.; authorizing the office to issue administrative fines in lieu of suspension or revocation; prohibiting a fine from being borne by an insurer; amending ss. 634.141, 634.314, and 634.416, F.S.; conforming cross- references; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce Committee, Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Linda Chaney (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #S7030 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates exemptions from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs concerning investigations into violations related to companion chatbots, bots in general, and deidentified data. Specifically, information gathered during notifications or active investigations of these violations will be kept confidential until the investigation concludes or becomes inactive, though it can be shared internally or with other government agencies for official duties, or publicly if it helps locate victims. Upon completion of an investigation, certain information, including personal identifying details, computer forensic reports, and proprietary information (defined as private business information that would harm the company if disclosed and is not publicly available), will remain confidential. These exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and repeal in 2031, and the bill outlines the public necessity for these protections, emphasizing the need to prevent interference with investigations, protect sensitive personal data from identity theft, and safeguard businesses from financial harm and competitive disadvantage.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.9984, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs relating to notifications or investigations of certain companion chatbot violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 501.9985, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 501.9986, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain deidentified data-related consumer protection violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations, Commerce and Tourism
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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FL bill #S7022 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Examination and Assessment Instruments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Florida law regarding the confidentiality of examination and assessment instruments, which are tests and related materials used to measure student learning and program effectiveness. It expands the exemption from public records requirements to include these instruments when they are held by a wider range of educational entities, such as public schools, district school boards, Florida College System institutions, state universities, and their governing boards, as well as the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The bill also requires the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to establish rules for how these records are kept and disposed of, and it allows these educational entities to share confidential information with each other and mandates disclosure to certain state education bodies under specific circumstances. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these changes do not affect students' and parents' rights regarding their educational records. The scheduled repeal of this exemption is extended from 2026 to 2031, and the Legislature has declared a public necessity for this confidentiality, arguing that public disclosure would enable cheating, compromise the integrity of assessments, and lead to significant costs for replacing compromised materials.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 1008.23, F.S.; deleting a duplicative exemption from public records requirements for certain examination and assessment instruments; expanding an exemption from public records requirements for examination and assessment instruments to include such instruments when held by certain entities; requiring the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt rules and regulations, respectively, governing the retention and disposal process for specified records; deleting a provision requiring the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt certain rules and regulations, respectively, governing access to records; authorizing specified entities to disclose exempt information to certain entities; requiring specified entities to disclose confidential and exempt information in certain circumstances; providing construction; extending the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education Pre-K - 12
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7024 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Operational Technology Information
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, amends Florida Statutes to create exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements for certain cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and operational technology (OT) information held by government agencies. The bill defines terms like "cybersecurity" as protecting IT or OT to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, and "operational technology" as hardware and software that directly monitors or controls physical devices. It exempts information such as network schematics, hardware and software configurations, encryption details, incident response practices, risk assessments, and login credentials if their disclosure could facilitate unauthorized access or modification of agency data or systems. It also exempts portions of meetings that would reveal this protected information, requires recordings of such meetings to be kept confidential, and makes these exemptions retroactive and subject to future legislative review. Additionally, the bill repeals existing laws related to data security for the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and state postsecondary education institutions, and includes a statement of public necessity explaining why this information needs to be protected to prevent cyberattacks and maintain essential government functions.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0725, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the cybersecurity, information technology, and operational technology information held by an agency; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for any portion of a meeting that would reveal such information; providing for retroactive application of the exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; amending ss. 15.16, 24.1051, 101.5607, 106.0706, 112.31446, 119.07, 119.071, 119.0712, 119.0713, 119.0714, and 282.318, F.S.; conforming cross-references and provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 627.352, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; repealing s. 1004.055, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in state postsecondary education institutions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7014 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform Investigations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the expiration date of a public records exemption related to investigations into social media platform activities. Specifically, it amends two sections of Florida Statutes: Section 287.137, which concerns investigations by the Attorney General or law enforcement into antitrust violations by social media platforms, and Section 501.2041, which covers investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or law enforcement into other violations by social media platforms. The exemption, which keeps certain information received during these investigations confidential until the investigation is complete or no longer active, and also protects specific types of information like proprietary business information even after an investigation concludes, was originally set to expire on October 2, 2026. This bill changes that expiration date to October 2, 2031, meaning the confidentiality provisions will remain in effect for an additional five years unless the Legislature acts to repeal or extend them again. The Open Government Sunset Review Act (s. 119.15, F.S.) is the mechanism by which such exemptions are periodically reviewed and potentially repealed.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Tourism, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7016 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Section 288.075 of Florida Statutes by removing the scheduled expiration of an existing exemption related to confidential records for small business loan programs administered by economic development agencies. Specifically, the bill eliminates language that previously subjected the confidentiality provisions to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which would have automatically repealed the exemption on October 2, 2026, unless specifically reenacted by the Legislature. By removing these sunset provisions, the bill effectively makes the confidentiality protections for certain loan program information permanent. The Open Government Sunset Review Act (OGSR) is a Florida law that requires periodic legislative review of public records and meeting exemptions to ensure they remain necessary and narrowly crafted. In this case, the Legislature is choosing to continue the existing confidentiality protections for sensitive information related to small business loan programs without a future automatic expiration date. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 288.075, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the administration of small business loan programs held by an economic development agency; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Tourism
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7004 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida law to permanently protect certain confidential information related to conviction integrity unit (CIU) reinvestigations from public disclosure. A conviction integrity unit is a specialized unit within a state attorney's office dedicated to reviewing claims of actual innocence. The bill maintains an existing exemption that keeps CIU reinvestigation information confidential during an active, ongoing, and good faith investigation into a potential wrongful conviction. The protected information includes materials generated during a new investigation after the unit formally accepts a case, but specifically excludes pre-existing criminal investigative information, petitions from applicants, and materials related to certain legal motions. By removing the original sunset provision, the bill ensures that this information remains exempt from public records requirements indefinitely, allowing these sensitive reinvestigations to proceed without potential interference or premature public disclosure that could compromise the investigation's integrity or the applicant's rights.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.071, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information; abrogating the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/10/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Criminal Justice
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 11/18/2025
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #H1515 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for sensitive information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for its uterine fibroid research database, meaning records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids will be kept confidential and not accessible to the public under Florida's public records law (s. 119.07(1)) or the State Constitution. This exemption is deemed a public necessity because the Department of Health needs this private medical information, which includes data protected by federal laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), to effectively run the research database and protect individuals' privacy, and it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature takes action to extend it. The bill's effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, HB 327, also becoming law during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 381.9312, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Dunkley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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FL bill #S7012 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes permanent several exemptions from public records requirements for information gathered by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) during investigations or examinations. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal dates for exemptions related to information obtained from private rebuilt inspection providers, as well as information related to investigations of individuals suspected of violating certain laws, rules, or orders concerning vehicle titles, dealer licenses, and driver licenses. The Open Government Sunset Review Act, which mandates that certain laws expire unless reviewed and reenacted by the legislature, would have caused these exemptions to end on October 2, 2026, but this bill ensures they will continue indefinitely.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 319.1414, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a result of an investigation or examination of a department authorized private rebuilt inspection provider; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 319.25, 320.861, and 322.71, F.S., which provide exemptions from public records requirements for information received by the department as a result of an investigation or examination of a person suspected of having violated certain laws, rules, or orders; removing the scheduled repeal of such exemptions; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/24/2025
• Added: 11/25/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Transportation
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7000 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes permanent a previously temporary exemption from public records requirements for the addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who have received public emergency shelter, such as during a hurricane or other disaster. The exemption, which is held by the agency that provided the shelter, is being made permanent by deleting language that would have caused it to expire on October 2, 2026, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, a process designed to periodically review and potentially remove or renew such exemptions.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 252.385, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for the addresses and telephone numbers of persons provided public emergency shelter and held by the agency that provided the emergency shelter; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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HI bill #SB3016 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating To Privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Hawaii's existing law regarding data and security breaches to better protect individuals' privacy by expanding the definition of "personal information" that triggers notification requirements. It introduces new definitions for "identifier," which includes common identifying details like names, usernames, phone numbers, and email addresses, and "specified data element," which encompasses sensitive information such as social security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, biometric data, and health insurance numbers, with exceptions for certain protected health information. The bill also clarifies that telecommunications carriers who comply with specific federal regulations are considered compliant with the state's security breach notice requirements. These changes are intended to address the evolving landscape of digital privacy and ensure that individuals are notified when a broader range of their personal data is compromised, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft and other harms.
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Bill Summary: Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under existing state law that governs the security breach of personal information. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with security breach notice requirements under existing state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Chris Lee (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*, Les Ihara (D), Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026.
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FL bill #H1473 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for certain information related to the designation of an organization as a domestic or foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security, meaning that specific details supporting such a designation will not be publicly accessible to protect state and national security. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature decides to extend it, and it will only take effect if similar legislation is also passed. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that keeping this information confidential is crucial for public safety because the Chief of Domestic Security needs to consult with various law enforcement and security agencies and receive highly sensitive information to make these designations.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.03102, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the designation of an organization as a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Hillary Cassel (R)*, Nan Cobb (R), William Conerly (R), Kim Kendall (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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VA bill #SB640 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Child abuse or neglect; centralized hotline system for reports or complaints, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized hotline system for reporting child abuse or neglect, managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS), which will determine the validity of these reports. It also grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce corrective action plans for local social services departments that fail to administer programs correctly or pose a risk to children or adults, with the power to withhold funds if these plans are not followed. The bill expands the definition of "social services" to include adult services and requires DSS to study the child protective services screening process and contract with a third party for this study by August 1, 2026. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources will convene a task force to develop an improvement plan for social services departments. The provisions related to the centralized hotline will only take effect if reenacted by the General Assembly in a future session.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; corrective action plans; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect. Establishes a centralized hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce a corrective action plan for any local board of social services or local department of social services that (i) fails to administer public assistance and social services programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations or (ii) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child or adult. The bill permits similar authority for any local board of social services that (a) fails to provide child welfare services in accordance with applicable law or regulations or (b) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child. Under the bill, if a local board or department fails to comply with a corrective action plan, the Commissioner has the authority to temporarily withhold any funds of the Commonwealth otherwise appropriated for use by the local board or department until such time that it fully complies with the corrective action plan. The bill also provides that, when a local board of social services or local department of social services requests assistance, the Commissioner has the authority to utilize staff of the Department of Social Services or contract with private entities to provide public assistance and social services programs in the locality served by the local board or department. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to establish and maintain a hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect hotline. The bill also adds adult services to the definition of "social services" for purposes of Title 63.2 (Welfare (Social Services)). The bill directs the Department of Social Services to (1) promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill and (2) contract with a third party by August 1, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive study and review of the screening process used for child protective services complaints across Virginia. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a Social Services Task Force to develop a comprehensive improvement plan to address changes needed within the State Department of Social Services and the local departments of social services. The provisions of the bill related to the centralized hotline through the Department of Social Services do not become effective unless reenacted by the General Assembly at a subsequent regular or special session.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Todd Pillion (R)*, Jennifer Boysko (D), Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), Adam Ebbin (D), David Suetterlein (R), Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House requested conference committee
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FL bill #S7002 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends a public records exemption for certain information held by Florida's Department of Military Affairs that is related to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), meaning information stored in DoD systems, transmitted over DoD networks, or otherwise pertaining to the DoD. This exemption, which is subject to a review process under the Open Government Sunset Review Act to ensure its continued necessity, will now remain in effect until October 2, 2031, instead of its previous repeal date of October 2, 2026, meaning the public will continue to have limited access to this specific type of information for an additional five years.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0712, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Military Affairs stored in a United States Department of Defense system of records, transmitted using a United States Department of Defense network or communications device, or pertaining to the United States Department of Defense; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S1634 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Chief of Domestic Security
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for specific information related to the Chief of Domestic Security's designation of an organization as a domestic or foreign terrorist organization, meaning that certain details about these designations will not be publicly accessible. The Chief of Domestic Security is required to notify the Governor and Cabinet at least seven days before making such a designation, providing written findings to support the decision, and this bill adds that any part of this information that would reveal critical state or national security details will be kept confidential. This exemption is intended to protect sensitive information that the Chief of Domestic Security may receive from various law enforcement and national security agencies during the designation process, and it is subject to future legislative review, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also states that this exemption is a public necessity for safeguarding state and national security and will take effect on the same date as another related bill, SB 1632, if that bill is enacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.03102, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the designation of an organization as a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Judiciary, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1473
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MS bill #SB2401 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Workforce development; extend certain dates of repeal and make technical amendments.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends certain dates related to workforce development programs and makes technical amendments to existing Mississippi law. Specifically, it extends the exemption from public procurement requirements for the Office of Workforce Development's leasing activities and certain contracts until December 31, 2029, and also extends the repeal date for certain sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act to July 1, 2029. Additionally, the bill makes a technical correction to the definition of "Local workforce investment board" by changing "Workforce Investment Act" to "Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act" and clarifies that the Office of Workforce Development is housed at the Department of Employment Security, not Finance and Administration. Finally, it brings forward Section 37-153-15, which details industry certifications and incentive grants for career and technical education, for potential amendment.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Exemption From Public Procurement Requirements For Leasing By The Office Of Workforce Development; To Extend The Exemption To Certain Contracts; To Amend Section 37-153-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Amendments; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Office Of Workforce Development's Partial Exemption To Certain Public Procurement Requirements; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal For Certain Sections Of The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act; To Bring Forward Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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MN bill #HF2700 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act modified to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data, and additional protections added for sensitive data.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to classify consumer health data as a form of "sensitive data," which requires additional protections. Specifically, it expands the definition of sensitive data to explicitly include "health data," defined as personal data identifying a consumer's past, present, or future mental or physical health status, including diagnoses, treatments, biometric data, genetic information, and specific geolocation data that could indicate seeking healthcare. The bill also introduces new restrictions on the use of "geofences" (technology that creates virtual boundaries around physical locations) around healthcare providers, prohibiting their use to track individuals seeking care, collect health data, or send targeted health-related advertisements. Furthermore, it strengthens consent requirements for processing and sharing sensitive data, mandating that consent for sharing sensitive data must be separate from consent for processing health data and clearly disclose the categories of data, purpose of sharing, and entities involved. The bill also clarifies that entities complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) are considered compliant with parental consent requirements for processing data of known children. Finally, it outlines enforcement mechanisms for violations, including a warning letter process for the Attorney General before initiating legal action, and establishes civil penalties for violations, while explicitly stating there is no private right of action for consumers to sue under this act.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; modifying the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data; adding additional protections for sensitive data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 325M.11; 325M.12; 325M.16, subdivision 2; 325M.18; 325M.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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UT bill #HB0301 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Drug Recodification
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Drug Recodification," technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions related to drugs within the state. It amends various sections of existing law to update definitions, renumber statutes, and ensure consistency in legal language, particularly concerning controlled substances and cannabis. Key changes include updating references to the Utah Controlled Substances Act to "Controlled Substances" and incorporating related offenses from Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, into various legal contexts. The bill also clarifies definitions related to cannabis, medical cannabis, and related products, and adjusts penalties and enforcement mechanisms for violations. Additionally, it updates references to specific sections within the controlled substances statutes, ensuring that the law accurately reflects current numbering and terminology.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions relating to drugs.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt Gwynn (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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ME bill #LD2112 • Last Action 03/05/2026
An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes municipalities or groups of municipalities to establish Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs, which allow them to collectively purchase electricity on behalf of their residents and businesses. Under an approved CCA plan, eligible customers will be automatically enrolled unless they choose to opt out, and the bill outlines requirements for customer notifications and protections, including specific safeguards for low-income customers. It also mandates that electric distribution utilities, which are companies that own and operate the infrastructure for delivering electricity, implement a "purchase of receivables" program. This program requires utilities to buy the outstanding customer payments from CCA programs at a discounted rate, handle billing and collections, and report annually to the Public Utilities Commission, which will oversee the authorization of CCA programs and establish standardized opt-out procedures and consumer safeguards through rulemaking.
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Bill Summary: This bill authorizes municipalities and groups of municipalities to establish community choice aggregation programs. Under a community choice aggregation program with a plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission, eligible customers are automatically enrolled in the community choice aggregation program unless they choose to opt out. The bill establishes requirements for customer notifications and protections and directs the commission to adopt rules for community choice aggregation program authorization, standardized opt-out procedures and consumer safeguards. The bill also requires electric distribution utilities to implement a purchase of receivables program requiring utilities to purchase community choice aggregation program receivables at a discount rate approved by the commission, consolidate billing, assume collection responsibility and report to the commission annually.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Gerry Runte (D)*, Mark Lawrence (D), Melanie Sachs (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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FL bill #S1366 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Claims Against the Government
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 768.28, which governs claims against the state and its agencies or subdivisions for torts (civil wrongs). Key provisions include increasing the statutory limits on the state's liability for such claims from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $350,000 per person and $500,000 per incident, while also revising the timeframes for filing claims and the conditions under which a claim is considered denied. The bill also adjusts the statute of limitations for various tort claims against the state, including medical malpractice and wrongful death actions, and makes technical changes and conforming amendments to numerous other statutes to reflect these updates, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to claims against the government; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; increasing the statutory limits on the liability of the state and its agencies and subdivisions for tort claims; revising exceptions relating to instituting actions on tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions; revising the period after which the failure of certain entities to make a final disposition of a claim shall be deemed a final denial of the claim for certain purposes; revising the statute of limitations for tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions and exceptions thereto; deleting obsolete language; making technical changes; providing applicability; amending ss. 29.0081, 39.8297, 343.811, and 944.713, F.S.; conforming cross references; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 45.061(5), 95.11(6)(f), 110.504(4), 111.071(1)(a), 125.01015(2)(b), 163.01(3)(h) and (15)(k), 190.043, 213.015(13), 252.51, 252.89, 252.944, 260.0125(2), 284.31, 284.38, 322.13(1)(b), 337.19(1), 341.302(17), 343.811(3), 351.03(4)(c), 373.1395(6), 375.251(3)(a), 381.0056(9), 393.075(3), 394.9085(7), 395.1055(10)(g), 403.706(17)(c), 409.175(15)(b), 409.993(1), (2)(a), and (3)(a), 420.504(8), 455.221(3), 455.32(5), 456.009(3), 456.076(15)(a), 471.038(3), 472.006(11)(b), 497.167(7), 513.118(2), 548.046(1), 556.106(8), 589.19(4)(e), 627.7491(3) and (4), 723.0611(2)(c), 760.11(5), 766.1115(4), 766.112(2), 768.1355(3), 768.1382(7), 768.295(4), 946.5026, 946.514(3), 961.06(8), 984.09(3), 1002.33(12)(h), 1002.333(6)(b), 1002.34(17), 1002.37(2), 1002.55(3)(l), 1002.83(10), 1002.88(1)(p), 1006.24(1), and 1006.261(2)(b), F.S., relating to offers of settlement; limitations other than for the recovery of real property; volunteer benefits; payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees; office of the sheriff; the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969; suits against community development districts; taxpayer rights; liability; tort liability; tort liability; limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails; scope and types of coverages; effect of waiver of sovereign immunity; driver license examiners; suits by and against the Department of Transportation; rail program; power to assume indemnification and insurance obligations; railroad-highway grade-crossing warning signs and signals; limitation on liability of a water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge; limitation on liability of persons making available to the public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge; school health services program; general liability coverage; behavioral provider liability; rules and enforcement; local government solid waste responsibilities; licensure of family foster homes, residential child caring agencies, and child-placing agencies; lead agencies and subcontractor liability; the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; legal and investigative services; the Management Privatization Act; legal and investigative services; impaired practitioner programs; the Florida Engineers Management Corporation; the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; administrative matters; conduct on premises and refusal of service; physician’s attendance at match; liability of the member operator, excavator, and system; creation of certain state forests, naming of certain state forests, and the Operation Outdoor Freedom Program; official law enforcement vehicles and motor vehicle insurance requirements; the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation; administrative and civil remedies and construction; health care providers and creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors; comparative fault; the Florida Volunteer Protection Act; streetlights, security lights, and other similar illumination and limitation on liability; Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited; sovereign immunity in tort actions; liability of corporation for inmate injuries; compensation for wrongful incarceration; punishment for contempt of court and alternative sanctions; charter schools; persistently low-performing schools; charter technical career centers; the Florida Virtual School; school-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers; early learning coalitions; school readiness program provider standards and eligibility to deliver the school readiness program; tort liability and liability insurance; and use of school buses for public purposes, respectively, to incorporate changes made to s. 768.28, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rules, Jason Brodeur (R)*, Darryl Rouson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
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FL bill #S0490 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety for Providing Renewal Notices
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida law to expand an existing exemption from public records requirements for email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Currently, the exemption only applied to email addresses collected for specific renewal notices, but the bill broadens the scope to include email addresses collected for any method of notification, including those related to vessel registrations. The bill recognizes that email addresses are sensitive personal information that could be used for identity theft, consumer scams, or unwanted solicitations if made publicly available. By keeping these email addresses exempt from public records disclosure, the legislation aims to protect individuals' privacy and reduce potential risks. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on the passage of a related bill (SB 488) that expands the department's ability to use email for various notifications beyond just renewal notices.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; expanding an exemption from public records requirements for e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for providing renewal notices to include e-mail addresses collected for use as a method of notification generally and not only for the purpose of providing renewal notices; expanding the exemption to include e-mail addresses collected for use as a method of notification related to vessel registrations; providing retroactive applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/13/2025
• Added: 11/14/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ralph Massullo (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 11/13/2025
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S1220 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Transportation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Florida's transportation laws, including revising the membership of the Florida Transportation Research Institute to include Florida State University, requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to meet within 90 days of a Department of Transportation report to update trail prioritization, and mandating that ports include strategies for maintaining "critical infrastructure resources" (like electricity, fuel, and water) in their strategic plans. It also directs the Department of Transportation to coordinate with other agencies and ports to strengthen the state's maritime industrial base, clarifies the operation of "personal delivery devices" (PDDs) on sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes while prohibiting their use on limited access facilities, and modifies rules for emergency vehicle signals, excluding "cruise lights" (low-intensity, continuously illuminated lights on emergency vehicles not actively responding to an emergency) from requiring drivers to yield. The bill also adjusts limitations on attending driver improvement courses, allows certain rental trucks to elect permanent registration, repeals provisions for digital driver's licenses and electronic insurance verification, and prohibits political subdivisions from unfairly restricting drone delivery services, though it prohibits drone delivery over major theme parks or entertainment complexes without approval. Additionally, it revises airport system duties, requires commercial service airports to plan for critical infrastructure resources, defines "advanced air mobility corridor connection point," allows the Department of Transportation to acquire property for economic development and advanced air mobility, and designates the department as the primary contact for statewide LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) procurement. The bill also modifies regulations for utility facilities in rights-of-way, extending the timeframe for turnpike toll commitments in certain counties and requiring a study on the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on transportation revenue, with an appropriation for this study. Finally, it makes conforming changes to various statutes related to transportation infrastructure, signage, and penalties for damaging autonomous vehicles, and designates a specific interchange as the "New Nolte Road Interchange."
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transportation; amending s. 20.23, F.S.; revising the membership composition of the Florida Transportation Research Institute; amending s. 260.0142, F.S.; requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to meet within a certain timeframe for a certain purpose; amending s. 311.14, F.S.; providing requirements for an infrastructure development and improvement component included in a port’s strategic plan; defining the term “critical infrastructure resources”; creating s. 311.26, F.S.; requiring the Department of Transportation to coordinate with the Department of Commerce, specified ports, and the Federal Government for a certain purpose; requiring ports to support certain projects; requiring that such projects be evaluated in a certain manner; amending s. 316.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “personal delivery device”; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing the operation of a personal delivery device on certain sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and bicycle paths and on the shoulders of certain streets, roadways, and highways; revising construction; prohibiting the operation of a personal delivery device or mobile carrier within certain areas and facilities; prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting, imposing, levying, collecting, or enforcing certain operating fees and advertising regulations; amending s. 316.126, F.S.; revising the visible signals given by an approaching emergency vehicle upon which a driver must yield the right-of-way; providing that the use of cruise lights is not such a visible signal; defining the term “cruise lights”; revising the means by which an emergency vehicle may signal that such vehicle is en route to an emergency; amending s. 316.2071, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; prohibiting a personal delivery device from operating as otherwise authorized unless the personal delivery device meets certain criteria and a human operator is capable of controlling and monitoring its navigation and operation; prohibiting a personal delivery device from operating on a limited access facility; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from operating within certain facilities and areas; authorizing rulemaking; amending s. 318.14, F.S.; revising a limitation on the number of times a person may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course under certain circumstances; amending s. 320.06, F.S.; authorizing certain rental trucks to elect a permanent registration period; repealing s. 322.032, F.S., relating to digital proof of driver license or identification card; amending ss. 322.059 and 322.15, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 324.252, F.S., relating to electronic insurance verification; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; prohibiting a political subdivision from withholding issuance of a business tax receipt, development permit, or other land use approval to certain drone delivery services and from enacting or enforcing ordinances or resolutions that prohibit drone delivery service operation; revising construction; defining the term “major theme park or entertainment complex”; prohibiting a drone delivery service from operating over or delivering to a major theme park or entertainment complex without certain approval; providing that the addition of a drone delivery service within a certain parking area does not reduce the number of parking spaces in the parking area for a certain purpose; amending s. 332.001, F.S.; revising duties of the Department of Transportation relating to airport systems in this state; amending s. 332.006, F.S.; requiring the department to coordinate with commercial service airports to review and evaluate certain federal policies and programs; amending s. 332.0075, F.S.; requiring commercial service airports to develop a plan for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources; providing requirements for such plans; defining the term “critical infrastructure resources”; amending s. 334.03, F.S.; defining the term “advanced air mobility corridor connection point”; revising the definition of the term “transportation corridor”; amending s. 334.044, F.S.; authorizing the department to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property and materials for the promotion of transportation-related economic development opportunities and advanced air mobility; deleting the authority of the department to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property and materials for the promotion of electric vehicle use and charging stations; authorizing the department to operate and maintain certain research facilities, enter into certain contracts and agreements, require local governments to submit certain applications for federal funding to the department for review and approval before submission to the Federal Government, and acquire, own, construct, or operate airports for a specified purpose; requiring that certain airport acquisitions be approved by the governing body of the airport; authorizing the department to adopt rules; creating s. 334.64, F.S.; providing that the department serves as the primary point of contact for statewide topographic aerial LiDAR procurement and certain cost sharing; authorizing the department to provide certain services to other governmental entities through interagency agreements; authorizing rulemaking; amending s. 337.401, F.S.; prohibiting municipalities and counties from requiring that providers locate or perform surveys of certain facilities; requiring a provider to use certain means to avoid damaging certain facilities under specified circumstances; prohibiting municipalities and counties from taking certain actions relating to certain facility permits; authorizing municipalities and counties to require a bond or other financial instrument; prohibiting municipalities and counties from imposing or collecting a tax, fee, cost, charge, or exaction for the placement of certain communications facilities; revising applicability; revising the definition of the term “application”; prohibiting an authority from requiring compliance with an authority’s provisions regarding placement of communications facilities in certain locations; providing exceptions; requiring that certain authority ordinances apply to all providers of communications services; providing bond requirements; providing requirements for certain financial obligations required by an authority; prohibiting an authority from requiring a deposit or escrow of cash or agreement with certain terms; prohibiting an authority from requiring a communications service provider to indemnify it for certain liabilities; prohibiting an authority from imposing certain landscaping and vegetation management requirements; amending s. 338.231, F.S.; revising the period through which the department, to the extent possible, is required to program sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose; requiring the department, to the extent possible, to program sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose beginning in a specified fiscal year; amending s. 339.81, F.S.; revising construction materials that may be used for certain multiuse trails or shared-use paths; authorizing the department to consider certain sponsorship agreements; amending s. 341.041, F.S.; revising the entities whose specified grants and agreements the department is required to ensure include certain provisions; revising such provisions; amending s. 479.25, F.S.; revising provisions authorizing the owners of certain signs to increase the height above ground level of such signs under certain circumstances to include in such circumstances the permitting or erection of certain ramps and braided bridges; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 790.19, F.S.; providing criminal penalties for shooting at, within, or into, or throwing, hurling, or projecting certain objects at, within, or in, an autonomous vehicle; amending s. 806.13, F.S.; providing criminal penalties for defacing, injuring, or damaging an autonomous vehicle if the value of the damage is in excess of a specified amount; amending chapter 2006-316, Laws of Florida; revising a specified interchange designation; requiring the department to conduct a study to evaluate certain impacts of alternative fuel vehicles and identify certain policy options; requiring that the study identify, evaluate, and analyze certain information; requiring the department to submit a certain report to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date; providing an appropriation; amending ss. 311.07, 316.0777, 316.515, 336.01, 338.222, 341.8225, 376.3071, 403.7211, 479.261, 715.07, and 1006.23, F.S.; conforming cross-references; reenacting ss. 320.02(21), 324.021(1), and 324.022(2)(a), F.S., relating to registration requirements, the definition of the term “motor vehicle,” and financial responsibility for property damage, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 316.003, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Transportation, Ralph Massullo (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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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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MS bill #SB2632 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act" to provide financial assistance to local governments in Mississippi recovering from the severe winter storm of January 23-27, 2026. The program, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), will issue loans to eligible counties and municipalities for "eligible expenditures," which are costs reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under specific public assistance categories, excluding insured or donated losses. Loans will not be issued after July 1, 2027, and must be repaid within five years. The DFA will oversee loan disbursement, establish repayment terms, and can authorize an administrator to manage the program. Importantly, the DFA is exempt from certain Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB) approval requirements for personal or professional services contracts related to this program. A dedicated "local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund" will be created in the State Treasury to hold loan proceeds and repayments. Loan recipients must establish dedicated revenue sources for repayment if FEMA denies reimbursement, and loan agreements will obligate immediate repayment upon receipt of FEMA funds, with full repayment due within two years of a disallowed reimbursement. To secure repayment, local governments must pledge sales tax revenue distribution or homestead exemption annual tax loss reimbursement. The bill also amends existing law to exempt DFA contracts under this act from PPRB approval and incorporates various sections of Mississippi Code related to emergency management.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From The Severe Winter Storm On January 23-27, 2026, By Issuing Loans To Local Governments; To Provide That No Loan Shall Be Issued Under The Authority Of This Act After A Certain Date; To Set Forth The Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Finance And Administration In Administering This Act; To Allow The Department Of Finance And Administration To Authorize An Administrator To Carry Out Any Or All Of The Powers And Duties Enumerated In This Act; To Exempt The Department Of Finance And Administration From Any Requirement That The Public Procurement Review Board Approve Any Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Or Pre-approve Any Solicitation Of Such Contracts For Purposes Of This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The "local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund"; To Require Each Recipient Of A Loan Under The Program To Establish A Dedicated Source Of Revenue For Repayment Of The Loan In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Provide That The Executed Loan Agreement Will Obligate The Local Government To Repay The Proceeds Of The Loan Immediately Upon Receipt Of Reimbursements From The Federal Emergency Management Agency; To Provide That The Loan Agreement Shall Provide For The Repayment Of All Funds Received From The Emergency Fund Within Not More Than Two Years From The Date That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declined To Reimburse For An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Require A Recipient Local Government To Pledge Its Sales Tax Revenue Distribution Or Its Homestead Exemption Annual Tax Loss Reimbursement, As The Case May Be, To Meet The Repayment Schedule Contained In The Loan Agreement In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Personal Or Professional Service Contracts Entered Into By The Department Are Exempt From Approval By The Public Procurement Review Board; To Bring Forward Sections 33-15-1, 33-15-2, 33-15-3, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-13, 33-15-15, 33-15-17, 33-15-19, 33-15-21, 33-15-23, 33-15-25, 33-15-27, 33-15-29, 33-15-31, 33-15-33, 33-15-37, 33-15-39, 33-15-41, 33-15-43, 33-15-45, 33-15-47, 33-15-49, 33-15-51 And 33-15-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 52 : Scott DeLano (R)*, Juan Barnett (D)*, Jason Barrett (R)*, Andy Berry (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*, Kevin Blackwell (R)*, David Blount (D)*, Nicole Boyd (R)*, Gary Brumfield (D)*, Hob Bryan (D)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Joel Carter (R)*, Lydia Chassaniol (R)*, Kathy Chism (R)*, Dennis DeBar (R)*, Johnny DuPree (D)*, Jeremy England (R)*, Joey Fillingane (R)*, Hillman Frazier (D)*, Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*, Josh Harkins (R)*, Don Hartness (R)*, Rod Hickman (D)*, Angela Hill (R)*, Briggs Hopson (R)*, Reginald Jackson (D)*, Chris Johnson (R)*, Dean Kirby (R)*, Philman Ladner (R)*, Tyler McCaughn (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Chad McMahan (R)*, Walter Michel (R)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*, Rita Parks (R)*, Justin Pope (D)*, Brian Rhodes (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*, Derrick Simmons (D)*, Sarita Simmons (D)*, Daniel Sparks (R)*, Ben Suber (R)*, Jeff Tate (R)*, Lane Taylor (R)*, Joseph Thomas (D)*, Mike Thompson (R)*, Angela Turner-Ford (D)*, Neil Whaley (R)*, Brice Wiggins (R)*, Bart Williams (R)*, Chuck Younger (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Conferees Named McCaughn,DeLano,Whaley
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MS bill #HB1761 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal dates for various provisions related to festival wine permits, which allow certain alcohol manufacturers to sell sealed bottles and provide free samples at festivals. Specifically, it pushes back the repeal date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue these permits from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. It also extends the expiration of exceptions that allow holders of festival wine permits to bypass the usual requirement of purchasing alcoholic beverages through the state's wholesale distributor system, and it continues to allow distillers, wine manufacturers, rectifiers, blenders, or bottlers to have a financial interest in a festival wine permit until July 1, 2029. Finally, the bill extends the repeal date for the annual privilege license tax for festival permits to July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date Of The Exception To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages For Those Alcoholic Beverages Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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MI bill #HB4078 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Health: medical examiners; requirements for an investigation of the cause and manner of death; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1953 PA 181 (MCL 52.202 & 52.203). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4077'25
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Michigan law concerning investigations into the causes and manners of death by county medical examiners. It clarifies the circumstances under which a medical examiner must investigate, specifically by extending the timeframe for investigating deaths without a physician's attendance to within one year prior to death, and for deaths under home hospice care to within 48 hours before death, unless the attending physician can accurately determine the cause. The bill also clarifies that a physician acting as an authorized representative of the attending physician can also make this determination. Additionally, it requires physicians and other individuals with knowledge of certain deaths, such as those that are sudden, unexpected, accidental, violent, or suspicious, to immediately notify the county medical examiner, and it adds a provision for reporting deaths where multiple individuals with similar characteristics were involved in the same incident. The bill also grants medical examiners the power to subpoena medical records and other relevant documents, with failure to comply being punishable as contempt of court, and ensures that records obtained during investigations are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Finally, it allows for the referral of certain elderly or vulnerable adult deaths to an established review team, with the information gathered by that team also being confidential and exempt from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled"An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,"by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Bill Ordered Enrolled
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MS bill #SB2230 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Electronic warrants; provide use for misdemeanors and protection orders.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the use of electronic warrants and electronic signatures within Mississippi's judicial system, allowing for misdemeanor warrants to be issued electronically, similar to how felony warrants can already be handled. It also clarifies that electronic signatures used by the judicial branch, including those on protection orders, are legally valid and enforceable and will not be denied effect simply because they are in an electronic format. This means that applications, signatures, and records in electronic form will have the full force of law, and electronic versions of written records or signatures will satisfy legal requirements for them to be in writing or signed. The bill also outlines security procedures necessary for electronic signatures on warrants and affidavits, ensuring authenticity and secure record-keeping, and specifies how electronic records are considered received by the court. Importantly, it clarifies that while electronic warrants can be used for misdemeanors, this provision does not extend to no-knock warrants.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Misdemeanor Warrants Within The Provision Of Law That Provides For Electronic Warrants; To Clarify That A Signature Utilized By The Judicial Branch Of State Government On A Protection Order Shall Not Be Denied Legal Effect Or Enforceability Solely Because It Is In Electronic Form; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Hill (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Enrolling
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MS bill #HB612 • Last Action 03/05/2026
State agencies; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreeements with military branches.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows state agencies to enter into intergovernmental support agreements with branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as authorized by federal law (10 U.S.C. Section 2679), to provide services to military installations within Mississippi. Additionally, it amends existing law regarding the qualifications for licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants by expanding the list of military medical personnel who can qualify for an LPN license to include United States Coast Guard Health Services Technicians, in addition to existing provisions for Army Combat Medic Specialists, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, and Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Specialists, provided they also meet specific clinical experience and other requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize State Agencies And Divisions Thereof To Enter Into Intergovernmental Support Agreements With Military Branches; To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Lester Carpenter (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*, Bill Kinkade (R)*, Brad Mattox (R)*, Dana McLean (R)*, Larry Byrd (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Passed
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MS bill #SB2288 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; expand CTE incentive grant purposes, and extend repealer.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act, makes two primary changes: it allows Career and Technical Education (CTE) incentive grants to be used for purchasing necessary equipment for programs that lead to qualifying industry certifications, which are credentials recognized nationally and linked to in-demand or emerging occupations with competitive wages; and it extends the repeal date of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004 from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029, ensuring the continued operation of the state's consolidated workforce development system. The bill also brings forward existing sections of the Mississippi Code related to this act, which establish the framework for workforce development in the state, including the roles of the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board and local workforce development councils, and the functions of workforce development centers.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Career And Technical Education Incentive Grants To Be Used For Purchasing Needed Equipment For Programs That Lead To Qualifying Industry Certifications; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Bring Forward Sections 37-153-1, 37-153-3, 37-153-5, 37-153-7, 37-153-9, 37-153-11 And 37-153-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dennis DeBar (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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MS bill #SB2476 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create a program that offers an alternative to formal disciplinary actions for licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are struggling with substance abuse or a mental health condition. For this program to be available, the licensee's participation must be voluntary and initiated before any disciplinary hearing takes place, and they may be required to help cover the costs of any treatment or education they receive. Crucially, all information and records related to a licensee's involvement in this program will be kept confidential and will not be accessible under Mississippi's public records law, ensuring privacy for those seeking help.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy To Establish An Alternative-to-discipline Program For Licensees Who Have An Impairment As A Result Of Substance Abuse Or A Mental Health Condition; To Set Forth Minimum Program Criteria; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Enrolling
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SC bill #H4902 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Intercollegiate Athletes' Compensation for Name, Image, or Likeness
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing South Carolina law to clarify what information about intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation is considered public record. Specifically, it removes an exception that previously allowed certain NIL contract documentation held by public colleges and universities to be exempt from public disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, the bill introduces a new provision stating that records detailing the total amount of money spent on intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs by a public institution each fiscal year *are* subject to FOIA, with specific exceptions for individual athlete payments, sport-specific allocations, and negotiation records, which will remain confidential. This means while the overall spending on these programs will be public, the details of who gets paid what and how much goes to each sport will not be disclosed.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-158-50, Relating To An Exemption Of An Intercollegiate Athlete's Name, Image, And Likeness Compensation Contract Documentation Maintained By Public Institutions Of Higher Learning From Public Disclosure Under The South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act, So As To Remove An Exception To The Exemption, And To Provide That Records Of Aggregate Revenue Funds Expended For Intercollegiate Athletics Revenue-sharing Programs By A Public Institution Of Higher Learning Each Fiscal Year Are Subject To The South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act Subject To Exceptions From Such Disclosure For Individual Athlete Payments, Sport-specific Allocations, And Negotiation Records. - Ratified Title
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 18 : Davey Hiott (R)*, Murrell Smith (R), Bruce Bannister (R), Todd Rutherford (D), Case Brittain (R), Val Guest (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D), Shannon Erickson (R), Micah Caskey (R), Tommy Pope (R), Neal Collins (R), Brandon Newton (R), Sylleste Davis (R), Bill Herbkersman (R), Bill Hixon (R), Mark Willis (R), Robert Reese (D), Wendell Gilliard (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Ratified R 112
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MS bill #SB2096 • Last Action 03/05/2026
MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Information and Technology Services (MDITS), in collaboration with the Secretary of State, to create and implement minimum cybersecurity standards and policies for county registrars and election commissioners. These standards are intended to protect the integrity of Mississippi's voter registration and election data within the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), which is the official record of registered voters in each county. These cybersecurity rules must be established by January 1, 2027, and will include ways to check if counties are following them. The results of these checks will be kept confidential, but will be accessible to the State Auditor for auditing purposes and can be requested by MDITS and the Secretary of State. If a county fails to meet these cybersecurity standards after January 1, 2028, its use of Election Support Fund money will be restricted to fixing those compliance issues until they are resolved.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information And Technology Services To Establish Minimum Cybersecurity Standards And Policies In Conjunction With The Secretary Of State For County Registrars And Election Commissioners; To Stipulate That Such Standards And Policies Aim To Ensure The Integrity Of Mississippi's Voter Registration And Election Data In The Statewide Elections Management System; To Require Such Policies To Be Established No Later Than January 1, 2027; To Provide For Assessments Of Adherence To The Policies; To Require Confidentiality Of Information; To Grant The State Auditor's Office Authority To Use Such Information For Auditing Purposes; To Allow Mdits And The Secretary Of State To Request Results Of Internal Assessments; To Provide For Failure To Meet The Established Cybersecurity Standards; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bart Williams (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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UT bill #HB0383 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Department of Health and Human Services Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's health and human services laws, primarily focusing on updating existing provisions and clarifying responsibilities within various departments and programs. Key changes include updating decontamination standards, modifying regulations related to tobacco and nicotine product permits, establishing new roles for child protection ombudsmen, and refining the operations of the Compassionate Use Board and the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council. Additionally, the bill adjusts provisions for Medicaid dental benefits, including a pilot program for dentists and dental hygienists, and expands the scope of dental services that can be provided through Medicaid waivers. It also modifies the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program to include contracted hiring groups and clarifies the process for admitting individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections to the state hospital. Furthermore, the bill updates the powers and duties of the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, clarifies the role of the ombudsman in investigating complaints, and makes technical adjustments to laws concerning medical examiner records and the rights of child victims in the criminal justice process. Finally, it updates references to specific statutes and includes a new effective date for the bill.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of the Health and Humans Services code and related provisions.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Logan Monson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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CA bill #SB1242 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program, which provides behavioral health services to adults with severe mental illness. Specifically, it changes the rules regarding the participation of original petitioners, who are typically family members or individuals close to the respondent, in CARE court proceedings. Under the bill, if the original petitioner is a parent or a specified family member, the court must allow them to participate in the respondent's CARE proceedings unless it's determined to be detrimental to the respondent's well-being. The court can limit or exclude their participation if it finds it would be harmful, and any information shared with the original petitioner will still be subject to privacy laws unless the respondent consents.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 5977 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to courts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steven Choi (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on JUD.
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FL bill #H0447 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes court proceedings and records related to mental health and substance abuse treatment confidential and closed to the public, with exceptions for the respondent's consent or a judge's finding of good cause, and expands the exemption of certain information from public records to include petitions and applications for treatment, allowing disclosure to specific service providers and authorizing courts to use a respondent's name for case management purposes.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; amending ss. 394.464 and 397.6760, F.S.; specifying that all hearings relating to mental health and substance abuse, respectively, are confidential and closed to the public; providing exceptions; exempting certain information from public records requirements; expanding a public records exemption to include certain petitions and applications; authorizing disclosure of certain confidential and exempt documents to certain service providers; authorizing courts to use a respondent's name for certain purposes; revising applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; making technical changes; providing statements of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/18/2025
• Added: 11/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Patt Maney (R)*, Webster Barnaby (R), Johanna López (D), Jim Mooney (R), Bill Partington (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Received
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IL bill #HB2992 • Last Action 03/04/2026
HOPE PILOT PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for psilocybin services in Illinois. The legislation aims to address the state's mental health crisis by creating a regulated system for psilocybin-assisted therapy, focusing on therapeutic access, harm reduction, and equity. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to oversee the program, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers, service centers, and facilitators, and implementing strict guidelines for psilocybin services. The bill requires a multi-step process for psilocybin use, including mandatory preparation sessions, supervised administration sessions, and integration sessions. It imposes a 15% tax on psilocybin purchases and creates special funds to support program implementation. The legislation also sets age restrictions (21 and older), mandates extensive safety protocols, and provides immunity from criminal prosecution for licensed participants. Notably, the bill emphasizes cultural responsiveness, community healing, and addressing mental health disparities, particularly for veterans and underserved communities. The program will have a development period of up to 24 months before full implementation, during which various state agencies will collaborate to establish comprehensive guidelines and standards for psilocybin services.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act. Details findings, purposes, statutory construction, and definitions. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides duties of the Board. Provides that the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Department of Revenue have certain duties, functions, and powers under the Act. Provides for a program development period, with certain requirements. Provides for different types of licenses starting on or before July 1 of the year 3 years after the effective date of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides immunity from certain criminal civil liability for a licensee or licensee representative with respect to manufacture, delivery, and possession of psilocybin products. Provides requirements for psilocybin services. Provides for discipline of licensees. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for certain administrative hearings. Limits home rule. Imposes a tax upon purchasers for the privilege of using psilocybin at a rate of 15% of the purchase price. Establishes the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and the Illinois Psilocybin Fund as special funds in the State Treasury for certain purposes. Makes other provisions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information under the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act from disclosure. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012 to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add psilocybin or psilocin as defined in the Healing Opportunities Through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act to provisions regarding driving while under the influence. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Theresa Mah (D)*, La Shawn Ford (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Harry Benton (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Sonya Harper (D), Anna Moeller (D), Hoan Huynh (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Rick Ryan (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Justin Slaughter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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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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KY bill #HB778 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to child welfare.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to child welfare laws, including prohibiting individuals with certain sex offender registry statuses from providing foster care, becoming fictive kin placements (individuals not related by blood or marriage but with a significant emotional bond to a child), or adopting children, and also extends the age up to which a dependent, neglected, or abused youth can request their commitment be extended to 21 years old. It also updates definitions for terms like "diversion agreement" (an agreement to hold a child accountable without a formal court record) and "eligible youth" (a young person committed to the state who is seeking to extend their commitment), and expands who can access these diversion agreements. The bill mandates notification to school officials, including superintendents and school resource officers, when a child is adjudicated guilty of certain offenses or is involved in domestic violence or protective order cases, and allows medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected. It also grants the external child fatality and near fatality review panel (a group that reviews deaths and near-deaths of children to identify systemic improvements) access to additional data and the ability to compel attendance from investigating agencies during closed sessions. Furthermore, the bill establishes requirements for a "plan of safe care" for substance-exposed infants, which are babies exposed to alcohol or drugs prenatally, and creates new reporting requirements for the involuntary termination of parental rights. Finally, it enhances penalties for child abuse, particularly when a child under 13 is seriously injured by ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance, requires law enforcement agencies to have policies on pediatric controlled substance ingestion/inhalation, and mandates continuing education on this topic for various professionals.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 199.462 to prohibit an individual from being approved to provide foster care or relative caregiver services to a child, be considered a fictive kin placement for a child, or to receive a child for adoption if the individual or an adult or minor child living in the individual's is on the adult or juvenile sex offender registry; amend KRS 199.801 related to placement requirements for children in the custody of the state; amend KRS 600.020 to update definitions for "diversion agreement," "eligible youth," and "informal adjustment"; amend KRS 610.030 to establish which individuals shall have access to diversion agreements related to juvenile court cases; amend KRS 610.345 to expand the list of individuals that a judge shall notify when a child is adjudicated guilty of an offense which classifies him or her as a youthful offender to include school superintendents, school directors of pupil personnel, and school resource officers; amend KRS 620.050 to expand the list of individuals or entities that can have access to a report of suspected child abuse, neglect, or dependency; remove certain individuals and entities that could have access to files, reports, notes, photographs, records, electronic and other communications, and working papers used or developed by a children's advocacy center related to child welfare investigations; to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; allow external child fatality and near fatality review panel to access additional data; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend KRS 620.140 to expand the ability for a dependent, neglected, or abused youth to request to have his or her commitment extended or reinstated beyond the age of 18 up to the age of 21; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to define and establish requirements for "plan of safe care" and "plan of care safety assessment review" related to substance-exposed infants; create a new section of KRS Chapter 625 related to reporting of involuntarty termination of parental rights; amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nick Wilson (R)*, Samara Heavrin (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: to Families & Children (H)
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IL bill #HB4797 • Last Action 03/04/2026
INTERNET GAMING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Internet Gaming Act, establishes regulations for online gambling in Illinois, allowing licensed operators to offer internet games through approved platforms, with each licensee permitted up to three distinct brands or "skins." Internet gaming operators must use licensed Internet management service providers and ensure their primary servers are located within the United States, moving to Illinois one year after the act takes effect, while all wagers placed within the state are considered to be made in Illinois. The act mandates strict age and location verification for players, requiring them to be at least 21 years old and physically within Illinois or a permissible jurisdiction with a reciprocal agreement, and establishes requirements for secure internet wagering accounts, including options for multi-factor authentication and player self-exclusion to promote responsible gaming. A 25% privilege tax is imposed on the adjusted gross gaming revenue (total winnings minus payouts) from internet gaming, with funds deposited into the State Gaming Fund, and the bill also includes provisions for diversity in procurement and spending by licensees, limits on home rule units' ability to regulate internet gaming, and allows for emergency rulemaking to expedite implementation.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management service provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an Internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management service provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 25% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Edgar González (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Gaming Committee
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IL bill #HB4771 • Last Action 03/04/2026
POLICE DATA SHARING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Act, mandates that criminal justice agencies must share all criminal justice data and records, including personally identifying and demographic information, with bona fide researchers (individuals or organizations approved by an institutional review board who agree to use the data solely for research and statistical purposes and not identify individuals). This data includes information related to law enforcement stops, searches, seizures, arrests, citations, diversion programs, criminal charges and dispositions, release from custody, probation, parole, and disciplinary actions within the correctional system. Additionally, agencies must share any data that would otherwise be accessible to the public under the Freedom of Information Act, and may share any other responsive criminal justice data upon request. The Attorney General will provide guidance on compliance within six months of the act's effective date, and agencies can charge reasonable fees for data retrieval, though these can be waived.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Act. Provides that a criminal justice agency shall share with a bona fide researcher all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency relating to: (1) a law enforcement stop, search, or seizure; (2) a warrant, arrest, or citation; (3) participation in a pre-arrest or post-arrest diversion, specialty court, or other alternative resolution program; (4) a criminal charge, disposition, or sentence; (5) a pretrial or posttrial release from custody, or any terms or conditions of release; (6) a grant, order, change in the terms of, or termination of pretrial supervised release, probation, parole, or participation in correctional or rehabilitative programs; or (7) a formal discipline, reclassification, or relocation of any person under criminal sentence or correctional control. Provides that a criminal justice agency shall share with a bona fide researcher all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by the criminal justice agency that is subject to mandatory or discretionary disclosure to any member of the public under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a criminal justice agency may share with a bona fide researcher any other criminal justice data, records, or information, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency that is responsive to a bona fide researcher's request. Provides that, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance to assist criminal justice agencies in complying with the Act's requirements. Provides that a criminal justice agency may assess reasonable fees, not to exceed actual costs, for the search, retrieval, and copying of criminal justice data, records, or information requested under the Act, and may waive fees at their discretion.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kam Buckner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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FL bill #H0277 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance protections and penalties related to domestic violence by defining "military protective order" and "conviction" for domestic violence offenses, and by reclassifying penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, meaning that a subsequent offense will carry a more severe penalty than the original offense, with specific exceptions for felony battery. It also establishes two pilot programs for electronic monitoring of individuals convicted of domestic violence or violating protective orders, one in Pinellas County managed by the sheriff and another in the Sixth Judicial Circuit managed by the Department of Corrections, both running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with courts authorized or required to order electronic monitoring if the individual poses a threat to the victim. Furthermore, the bill revises the information required in petitions for injunctions against domestic violence, expands the factors judges can consider when granting such injunctions to include threats against family pets and the existence of military protective orders, and mandates that the Department of Law Enforcement enter dating and sexual violence injunctions into a statewide verification system. Finally, it increases the financial assistance available for victims of domestic violence to relocate and requires law enforcement to notify relevant agencies if a violation of a military protective order is suspected.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to domestic violence and protective injunctions; amending s. 741.28, F.S.; defining the term "military protective order"; creating s. 741.2801, F.S.; defining the term "conviction"; reclassifying penalties for committing a domestic violence offense if a person has a prior conviction for domestic violence; providing that sentencing and incentive gain-time eligibility determinations are made without regard to a penalty enhancement; providing an exception; creating s. 741.2905, F.S.; establishing an electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified county; authorizing, and in certain circumstances requiring, a court to order electronic monitoring supervision if certain conditions are met; requiring the sheriff, in consultation with certain persons, to design and implement the pilot program; providing requirements for the pilot program; requiring the sheriff to complete an evaluation and provide specified reports to the Legislature; providing requirements for such reports; requiring an order for electronic monitoring supervision to terminate on a specified date; providing for repeal of the pilot program; creating s. 741.2906, F.S.; defining the term "department"; establishing an hb277 -03-e1electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified judicial circuit; authorizing, and in certain circumstances requiring, a court to order electronic monitoring supervision if certain conditions are met; providing requirements for the pilot program; requiring the Department of Corrections to complete an evaluation and provide specified reports to the Legislature; providing requirements for such reports; requiring an order for electronic monitoring supervision to terminate on a specified date; providing for repeal of the pilot program; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; revising the information contained in a petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence; revising the factors a judge may consider in determining whether to grant a petition for injunction against domestic violence; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to enter injunctions against dating violence and sexual violence into a statewide verification system; amending s. 741.31, F.S.; providing that a person who has a prior conviction for a crime of domestic violence or violation of an injunction or foreign protection order, and who subsequently commits a violation of any injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim, commits a felony of the third degree; hb277 -03-e1requiring a law enforcement officer to make a specified notification if he or she has probable cause to believe that a person violated a military protective order; amending s. 943.05, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 960.198, F.S.; increasing the dollar amounts for relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence; providing an effective date.
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FL bill #S0332 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Private Property Rights
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to allow government agencies to hold private meetings with their attorneys to discuss claims related to private property rights under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act, which allows property owners to seek compensation when government actions diminish the value of their property. These private meetings, which are normally required to be public under Florida's open government laws (sections 286.011 and 119.07 of Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution), can be closed to the public only if the agency's attorney announces at a public meeting that they need to discuss a claim, the discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or strategy, the entire session is recorded by a court reporter and transcribed, and the agency provides public notice of the meeting's time, date, and attendees. The transcripts of these private meetings will become public records once the property rights claim is settled or if the statute of limitations expires without litigation or settlement, and the transcripts, recordings, minutes, and other records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential until that time. This exemption is intended to encourage settlement and is subject to a legislative review and repeal in 2031.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; creating s. 70.90, F.S.; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings or portions of meetings between agencies and their attorneys to discuss certain claims concerning private property rights; specifying what may be discussed during such meetings; requiring that such meetings be transcribed; providing that such transcripts become public records at specified times; providing an exemption from public records requirements for transcripts, recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/03/2025
• Added: 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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OK bill #SB2157 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Scenic rivers; creating the Southeast Scenic Rivers Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Southeast Scenic Rivers Act, establishes the Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission to preserve and manage designated scenic rivers in Oklahoma, specifically the Glover, Kiamichi, Little, and Mountain Fork Rivers, due to their unique natural beauty and recreational value. The Commission, an agency of the state, will be funded through appropriations to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and will consist of eleven members appointed by various state officials, with specific representation from affected counties, conservation groups, academic institutions, and tribal communities. The Commission is empowered to create management plans, set standards for adjacent land use to protect scenic values, appoint an administrator, cooperate with other government agencies, accept gifts and grants, and take legal action to enforce its regulations, all while operating under the Oklahoma Open Meeting and Open Records Acts. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to cooperate with the newly created Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: scenic rivers - Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission - funds - membership - powers and duties - promulgation of rules - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : David Bullard (R)*, Jim Grego (R)*, George Burns (R), Warren Hamilton (R), Kelly Hines (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Senator Hines
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IL bill #HB2421 • Last Action 03/04/2026
FOIA-CRIM JUSTICE AGENCY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand an existing exemption for law enforcement records contained in shared electronic record management systems. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing language to allow a criminal justice agency (in addition to a law enforcement agency) to be exempt from disclosing a record that it did not create, did not participate in or have a role in the events described in the record, and only has access to the record through a shared electronic record management system. This means that if a law enforcement or criminal justice agency receives a public records request for a document that is part of a shared electronic system but was created by another agency and is unrelated to the receiving agency's own work, that agency can choose not to disclose the record. The amendment provides additional protection for agencies that might have peripheral access to records through interconnected electronic systems, preventing them from being obligated to release documents they did not originally generate or have direct involvement in creating.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency (rather than only the law enforcement agency) that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system.
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• Introduced: 01/31/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/31/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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IN bill #HB1004 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Various education matters.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to various education-related provisions in Indiana law. Key changes include updating references to repealed or recodified sections, particularly those related to educational service centers (now found in IC 20-20.5), and clarifying accounting requirements for larger school corporations. It also modifies definitions, duties of the State Board of Education, and powers of school corporation governing bodies. The bill addresses public-private agreements for charter schools, rule adoption processes, and specific provisions for qualified districts or high schools. Additionally, it details the Department of Education's responsibilities regarding teacher recruitment and retention initiatives, internet use policies, graduation plan requirements, and instruction on substances. The bill also relocates firearm possession and storage educational materials from the Department of Education to the Department of Homeland Security and allows temporary teacher contracts for those with emergency permits. Several provisions are removed or repealed, including expired laws, certain departmental duties, posting requirements for schools, discretionary displays by qualified districts, academic receivership, staff performance evaluations for Indianapolis Public Schools, student teaching agreements, and various spending and reporting restrictions. The bill also repeals provisions related to teacher contracts, licensure test scores, definitions for teacher loan forgiveness and deficit financing, bullying prevention instruction, statewide assessments for nonpublic schools, diagnostic tools, portfolio programs, expulsions based on legal settlement, reports from the Education Commission of the States, instructional program preservation, primary care physician loan forgiveness, proprietary educational institution payments, and the Indiana Excellence in Teaching Endowment.
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Bill Summary: Various education matters. Makes changes to various education provisions concerning the following: (1) Certain school corporation accounting requirements. (2) The "nonpublic school" definition. (3) Recodification and state board of education (state board) transition provisions. (4) The state board's duties. (5) Powers of the governing bodies of school corporations. (6) Public-private agreements by charter schools for the construction or renovation of schools. (7) Adoption of certain rules by the state board. (8) Provisions that apply to a qualified district or qualified high school. (9) Department of education's (department) duties regarding initiatives for teacher recruitment and retention of certain educators. (10) Internet use policy. (11) Graduation plan requirements. (12) Instruction on alcoholic beverages, tobacco, prescription drugs, and controlled substances. (13) Recognition program criteria application. (14) Reporting on certain student expenditure information. (15) Excused absences. (16) Automated external defibrillator (AED) requirements. (17) Grant awards from the Indiana secured school fund. (18) Joint meetings of governing bodies of school corporations. (19) The borrowing of money by school corporations for certain hardware. Relocates a provision regarding certain possession and storage of a firearm educational materials from the department to the department of homeland security. Allows use of temporary teacher contracts for teachers who have been issued an emergency permit. Removes or repeals various education and higher education provisions concerning the following: (1) Expired and expiring provisions. (2) Duties, discretionary actions, and restrictions regarding the department. (3) Posting of certain information by schools. (4) Discretionary display of certain words by qualified districts. (5) Academic receivership. (6) Staff performance evaluations regarding Indianapolis Public Schools. (7) Certain powers of governing bodies of school corporations. (8) Certain student teaching agreement requirements with postsecondary educational institutions. (9) Certain discretionary authority of school corporations regarding joining regional school study councils, distributing payroll based on contractual and compensation plans, and establishing and using funds for nursery schools. (10) Spending restrictions for remediation programs. (11) Certain website posting requirements for school corporations and charter schools. (12) Reporting regarding students who meet certain requirements during their expected graduation year. (13) Discretion regarding certain feasibility studies. (14) Certain rights and privileges of teachers employed in a joint program or special education cooperatives or with regard to certain interlocal cooperation agreements. (15) Joint investment funds. (16) Application of certain laws to joint programs. (17) Establishment of certain students as transfer students. (18) Discretion regarding employee health coverage for certain individuals. (19) Notification to the secretary of education by a superintendent regarding a conviction or certain final actions. (20) References to an online platform for training. (21) Reports regarding adjunct teachers. (22) Teacher contract requirements regarding the number of work hours per day. (23) Voiding of contracts with teachers if certain conditions apply. (24) Regular teacher's contract requirement for principals, assistant principals, and directors of special education. (25) The provision of certain individual test scores regarding examinations required for teacher licensure. (26) The definition of "secondary school" regarding the federal teacher loan forgiveness program. (27) The definition of "deficit financing" with regard to the Gary Community School Corporation and the Muncie Community school corporation. (28) Allowing instruction on bullying prevention and child abuse by certain individuals. (29) Timing of statewide assessment requirements for state accredited nonpublic schools and eligible schools. (30) Requirement that the department make available certain diagnostic tools. (31) Discretionary portfolio programs by governing bodies of school corporations. (32) Allowing expulsion if a student's legal settlement is not in an attendance area. (33) Report requirement by the education commission of the states. (34) Duty of a school corporation to preserve instructional programs. (35) The primary care physician loan forgiveness program. (36) Required payments by postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institutions regarding cost of performing team onsite investigations. (37) Indiana excellence in teaching endowment. (38) Listing of funds established outside certain education provisions. Repeals and relocates education provisions regarding programs administered by the state with the following changes: (1) Removes or repeals the following: (A) Dissemination of certain information regarding the teacher referral system. (B) Expired provisions. (C) Certain uses of the Senator David C. Ford educational technology fund. (D) The technology plan grant program and requirements. (E) School social worker qualification requirements. (F) An annual report regarding system of teacher and student advancement grants. (G) The Indiana education residency pilot program. (H) A biannual progress report regarding the next level computer science program and fund. (I) A noncompliance and transfer of responsibility provision regarding the next level computer science program and fund. (2) Amends certain requirements regarding the process for evaluating curricular materials. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Bob Behning (R)*, Julie McGuire (R), Hunter Smith (R), Tyler Johnson (R), Jeff Raatz (R), Linda Rogers (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 115
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor
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KY bill #HB928 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to the General Assembly.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct within the Legislative Research Commission, a state agency that supports the General Assembly, Kentucky's legislative body. This committee will be composed of eight members: three appointed by the Senate President, one by the Senate Minority Floor Leader, three by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the House Minority Floor Leader. The committee's primary role is to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, abuse, or assault made by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, other General Assembly members, or the public against a member of the General Assembly. After an investigation, which must be completed within 90 days of receiving a complaint, the committee will issue a report detailing its findings and recommending any punitive actions, such as removal from committees, fines, or even expulsion, to the relevant legislative leadership and all members of that chamber. If the investigation suggests a violation may have occurred, the committee will hold a hearing, and if a violation is found, it will recommend specific penalties. Importantly, all records related to these complaints and investigations will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Open Records Act, with specific protections for the identities of complainants and witnesses.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to establish a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct; direct the appointment of members; require investigation, hearings, and report of complaints submitted by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, another member of the General Assembly, and the public; require report of recommended punitive actions to Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and members of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Marzian (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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OK bill #SB1356 • Last Action 03/04/2026
State government; transferring certain duties from Office of Management and Enterprise Services to certain departments; modifying duties of Fleet Management Division. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers certain duties and functions from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to other state departments, modifies the duties of the Fleet Management Division, and makes other changes related to state government operations. Specifically, the Criminal Justice Pay for Success Revolving Fund will now be managed by the Department of Corrections, and the Civil Service Division, along with its responsibilities for employee dispute resolution and whistleblower programs, is transferred from OMES to the Department of Labor. The Office of Veterans Placement, previously within OMES, will now be part of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also renames the Fleet Management Division to the Fleet Oversight Division and shifts the responsibility for managing state agency motor vehicles from OMES to individual agencies, with the Fleet Oversight Division providing oversight and reporting. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the State Use Program, transferring its administration from OMES to the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, which will now oversee contracts for goods and services provided by qualified organizations employing people with significant disabilities. The Pay for Success Innovation Fund will be dissolved, with remaining monies returned to their original agencies. The bill also includes provisions for electronic reporting, clarifies definitions, and repeals certain existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: state government - fund - contract - report - Civil Service Division - procedures - Pay for Success Innovation Fund - Office of Veterans Placement - promulgation of rules - Fleet Management Division - Fleet Oversight Manager - monies - authority - statement - duties - State Use Advisory Council - codification - recodification - repealers - effective date - emergency
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Bullard (R)*, Toni Hasenbeck (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB1356 (3-04-26) (BULLARD) RT FA2 - SB1356 (3-04-26) (BULLARD) RT FA2
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FL bill #H0437 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens public access to government records by clarifying the definition of "actual cost of duplication" to include agency resources like staff time and IT, while prohibiting overhead costs. It mandates that government agencies promptly acknowledge and respond in good faith to public records requests within three business days, or they cannot charge fees for the records. Agencies must now provide written justifications and cite specific laws when denying access or claiming a record is exempt, and they cannot introduce new exemptions or justifications in court that weren't previously stated. The bill also removes fees for accessing public records electronically under contractual agreements and requires agencies to provide records in specified formats, though they can charge a fee for this service, with exceptions for requests that take less than 30 minutes to fulfill or for records previously disclosed. It introduces a new definition for "any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency" and allows for fee reductions or waivers for public interest purposes, including waiving the first 10 hours of cost for certain requests. Agencies are prohibited from charging for the review and redaction of exempt information, and must provide a written cost estimate upon request. Violations of public records laws are now explicitly considered violations of Chapter 119, with civil penalties for agencies that unlawfully deny access or delay records, and criminal penalties for those outside the state who knowingly violate these provisions. Furthermore, courts are required to award attorney fees and costs against agencies that unlawfully deny access to public records, and agencies may reimburse individuals for attorney fees if they are acquitted of a violation. Finally, the bill repeals a section related to remote electronic access services and makes conforming changes to the criminal punishment code.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.011, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "actual cost of duplication"; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; providing that it is a violation of ch. 119, F.S., to fail to acknowledge a public records request promptly and respond to such request in good faith; requiring a custodian of public records to perform specified actions within a specified timeframe; prohibiting an agency from imposing costs or fees if the custodian fails to take such actions in the required timeframe; requiring a custodian to state in writing certain justifications and citations; prohibiting an agency from asserting that a record was exempt or confidential and exempt under specified circumstances; prohibiting an agency from asserting certain justifications under specified circumstances; removing provisions authorizing a fee for accessing a public record electronically under a contractual agreement; defining the term "any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency"; requiring an agency to provide public records requests in specified formats; authorizing an agency to charge a fee for such provision; prohibiting an agency from charging certain costs or fees for specified public hb437-01-c1 records requests; providing for the reduction or waiver of fees under specified conditions; requiring a written, detailed cost estimate to be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy a public record; prohibiting an agency from charging fees for review and redaction of certain records; amending s. 119.10, F.S.; providing that a violation of any law that provides access to public records is a violation of ch. 119, F.S.; providing a civil penalty for a person who violates provisions relating to accessing public records; providing criminal penalties for a person outside this state who knowingly violates such provisions; requiring the court to assess specified penalties if it makes certain determinations; amending s. 119.12, F.S.; requiring the court to assess and award against the agency certain costs and fees; removing a provision exempting a complainant from providing certain written notice; authorizing agency reimbursement of attorney fees under specified conditions; repealing s. 282.711, F.S., relating to remote electronic access services, to conform to changes made by the act; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. hb437-01-c1
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Alex Andrade (R)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Susan Plasencia (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Received
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OK bill #HB3338 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Professions and occupations; establishing the Pool Contractor Licensing Act; Construction Industries Board to implement; terms; fees; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act, establishes a new licensing requirement for individuals who install permanent in-ground spas or swimming pools in Oklahoma, with the Construction Industries Board (CIB) responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing these provisions. The Act defines "swimming pool" as a permanent in-ground spa or structure intended for swimming, and "swimming pool contractor" as someone who installs these. The CIB is empowered to create rules for licensure, including qualifications, fees, and disciplinary actions, and must adopt these regulations by November 1, 2027. Licensed swimming pool contractors will be prohibited from performing plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work outside the scope of swimming pool construction unless they hold separate licenses for those trades, though certain piping associated with pool circulation systems is permitted. To encourage early adoption, individuals applying for a license by November 1, 2027, can receive it without an exam if they demonstrate equivalent experience and training, and have paid the required fees and disclosed any disciplinary actions on other licenses. License fees will mirror those for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors, with initial licenses prorated to expire on the licensee's birthday, and subsequent renewals valid for one year. The Act also mandates written contracts for all swimming pool contractor work, prevents unlicensed contractors from filing lawsuits related to their work, and outlines procedures for complaints, with serious criminal allegations to be reported to the Attorney General or district attorney. It also presumes deceptive intent for advance payments over $10,000 unless costs are documented, and clarifies that the CIB cannot pursue restitution or civil remedies but can receive and investigate licensing violations. All fees and fines collected will go into a dedicated "Swimming Pool Contractor Revolving Fund" to support the Act's implementation and related programs. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; establishing the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act; authorizing the Construction Industries Board to implement, administer, and enforce swimming pool contractor licensure; defining terms; establishing fees; adopt necessary rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Banning (R)*, Bryan Logan (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Logan (principal Senate author)
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IL bill #HB4858 • Last Action 03/04/2026
EQUAL PAY-VARIABLE PAY SCALE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003 to require employers with 15 or more employees to include both the "base pay scale," which is the wage or salary range for a position, and the "variable pay scale," which includes a range of bonuses, stock options, commissions, and other incentives an employer expects to offer, in all job postings. These two pay scales must be presented as separate ranges within the job posting. The bill also clarifies that the inclusion of a link to a publicly accessible webpage containing this information satisfies the posting requirement, and it outlines responsibilities for employers and third-party job posting services to ensure this information is provided.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that it is unlawful for an employer with 15 or more employees to fail to include the base pay scale and variable pay scale (rather than the pay scale and benefits) for a position in any specific job posting. Provides that the base pay scale and variable pay scale shall be provided as separate ranges on the job posting. Defines "base pay scale" and "variable pay scale".
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Janet Yang Rohr (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
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UT bill #HB0246 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Local Government Drug Testing Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding drug testing for local government entities and institutions of higher education, primarily by updating definitions and clarifying testing procedures. Key changes include expanding the types of samples that can be collected for drug testing beyond urine to include blood, breath, oral fluid, and hair, and specifying that the College of American Pathology, rather than just Pathology, must certify laboratories. The bill also clarifies that drug testing for current employees or volunteers, except for prospective ones, must occur during or immediately after their regular work period and be considered paid work time, and that local government entities must cover all costs of sample collection and initial testing, including transportation if testing occurs off-site for current employees or volunteers. Furthermore, the bill specifies that sample collection instructions must be prepared by an independent entity and that testing must be performed by a laboratory certified by either the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the College of American Pathologists.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends government entity drug testing provisions.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cory Maloy (R)*, Heidi Balderree (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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CA bill #SB1417 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Disaster preparedness: public water systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires public water systems that have been impacted by a disaster, as declared by the Governor, to conduct a "disaster impact assessment" within six months of the event, before they can receive state funding. This assessment, done in coordination with the affected county, must evaluate the damage to the water system's infrastructure, its ability to consistently provide safe, clean, and affordable water, and whether consolidating with another system would be in the best interest of residents to ensure access to quality water and adequate supply while minimizing rate increases. The bill also mandates that the assessment process include public comment opportunities, make coordinating bodies subject to the California Public Records Act (which ensures public access to government records) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (which governs open meetings of local legislative bodies), and provide live translations for hearings in applicable languages if requested in advance. Violations of these requirements by certain water systems could lead to misdemeanor charges.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 8607.5 to the Government Code, relating to disaster preparedness.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sasha Perez (D)*, John Harabedian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on E.M. and E.Q.
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CA bill #SB1426 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Planning and zoning: annual report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several nonsubstantive changes and reorganizes existing provisions related to annual reporting requirements for cities and counties concerning land use and housing development, aiming to clarify and streamline these processes. It amends laws that govern how local governments report on their progress in meeting housing needs, the status of land disposals for affordable housing projects, and the number of housing development applications received. Specifically, it updates requirements for reporting on the disposal of surplus land for affordable housing, including details on the types of housing and construction labor standards. The bill also modifies how cities and counties must report on their housing element progress, which is a mandatory component of their general plans that addresses housing needs. Additionally, it adjusts provisions related to the ministerial approval of certain housing developments, such as those with two units on a single lot or in areas zoned for office, retail, or parking, and the subdivision of parcels for urban lot splits, ensuring these reports are integrated into the existing annual progress reporting framework. The bill also repeals certain sections that are now redundant or covered by other provisions. Finally, it declares an urgency to take effect immediately to ensure clarity and effective implementation of these reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 54222.3.1, 54230, 65400, 65583.1, 65852.21, 65852.24, 66411.7 of, and to repeal Sections 65400.1 and 65625 of, the Government Code, relating to land use, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Housing
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on HOUSING.
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IL bill #HB3041 • Last Action 03/04/2026
DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Illinois Data Privacy and Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for how businesses collect, process, and transfer personal data. The bill requires covered entities (businesses that determine the purposes of data collection) to collect only data that is reasonably necessary and proportionate, obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting or transferring their sensitive data, and provide clear privacy policies. Key provisions include giving individuals the right to access, correct, delete, and export their personal data, with special protections for minors and sensitive information like biometric data, precise location information, and financial details. The bill mandates that businesses implement robust data security practices, prohibits discrimination in data usage, and restricts targeted advertising to minors. Large data holders must designate privacy officers, conduct regular privacy impact assessments, and have executive officers certify compliance annually. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for the Attorney General, State's Attorneys, or municipalities to bring civil actions against violators, as well as allowing individuals to sue for damages. Small businesses are given some exemptions to reduce compliance burdens, and the Attorney General is empowered to create rules and adjust thresholds to keep the law current with technological changes. The act will become effective 180 days after becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Data Privacy and Protection Act. Provides that a covered entity (any entity or any person, other than an individual acting in a non-commercial context, that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of collecting, processing, or transferring covered data) may not collect, process, or transfer covered data unless the collection, processing, or transfer is limited to what is reasonably necessary and proportionate. Provides that a covered entity and a service provider shall establish, implement, and maintain reasonable policies, practices, and procedures concerning the collection, processing, and transferring of covered data. Contains provisions concerning retaliation; transparency; individual data rights; consent; data protection for children and minors; civil rights; data security; small business protections; executive responsibility; service providers and third parties; enforcement; severability; and rulemaking. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
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FL bill #S1168 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Background Screenings
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies laws related to background screenings for individuals involved in youth athletics and other sensitive positions. It revises the definition of an "athletic coach" to include referees and managers, and defines "team based in this state" as a group primarily practicing and competing within the state. Importantly, starting July 1, 2026, independent sanctioning authorities, such as youth sports organizations, will be recognized as qualified entities to participate in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, a system for checking criminal histories. This allows these authorities to potentially exempt certain individuals, like those under 18 or referees, from full background checks if they pass a limited check and are supervised by a fully screened coach, provided they are not registered sex offenders or predators. The bill also requires qualified entities to designate a user administrator for managing background screening access and updates requirements for releasing records from the Clearinghouse. Furthermore, it clarifies that individuals whose criminal history records have been expunged (removed) or sealed (hidden) cannot be denied or forced to acknowledge these records, with specific exceptions for certain employment, licensing, or legal proceedings, and mandates that the Department of Law Enforcement disclose sealed records under particular circumstances, particularly for those being screened through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to background screenings; amending s. 943.0438, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “athletic coach”; defining the term “team based in this state”; providing that, effective on a specified date, an independent sanctioning authority is deemed to be a qualified entity for the purpose of participating in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse; authorizing an independent sanctioning authority to allow certain persons to act as athletic coaches and referees without passing certain background screening qualifications under certain circumstances; amending s. 943.0542, F.S.; requiring qualified entities to designate a user administrator for a specified purpose; authorizing such qualified entities to designate additional authorized users with certain delegated authority; revising requirements related to the release of specified records from the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to a qualified entity; amending ss. 943.0585 and 943.059, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from denying or failing to acknowledge certain criminal history records that have been expunged or sealed; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to disclose sealed criminal history records under specified circumstances; reenacting ss. 943.053(3)(c), 943.0578(4), and 943.0582(2)(b), F.S., relating to dissemination of criminal justice information, lawful self-defense expunction, and diversion program expunction, respectively, to incorporate the amendments made to ss. 943.0585 and 943.059, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fiscal Policy, Health Policy, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: CS/CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time
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CA bill #SB1393 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Commercial fishing: steelhead trout: Dungeness crab.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to commercial fishing regulations, primarily concerning steelhead trout and Dungeness crab. For steelhead trout fishing in inland waters, the fee for a required report-restoration card will increase from $5 to $15 starting in the 2027 license year, and the program's sunset date will be extended to January 1, 2037, with updated reporting requirements for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. For Dungeness crab, the bill extends the operation of regulations related to marine life entanglement risk assessment and response, as well as provisions for the Dungeness crab task force, until January 1, 2040. It also establishes a new Dungeness Crab Fleet Subaccount within the existing Dungeness Crab Account, to be managed by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, for implementing a spending plan developed by the task force. Additionally, the bill allows vessels to transit closed waters with Dungeness crab traps and crab onboard if specific conditions are met, such as providing advance notice to the department and maintaining continuous transit with operational electronic monitoring. Many of the Dungeness crab-related provisions that were set to expire in 2029 or 2030 are now extended to 2039 or 2040.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 7380, 7381, 7382, 8276.1, 8276.2, 8276.3, 8276.4, 8276.5, 8279.1, 8280.1, 8280.2, 8280.3, 8280.4, 8280.6, and 9002.5 of, and to add Sections 8276.6 and 8286 to, the Fish and Game Code, relating to fish.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike McGuire (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
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IL bill #HB4916 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AGING-ADULT DAY SERVICES RATES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Act on the Aging to increase the hourly rate for adult day services to $17.84 and the rate for each way transportation services for adult day services to $13.44 per unit, effective within 30 days of the bill's enactment. These changes are part of the Community Care Program, which aims to help individuals aged 60 and older remain in their homes by providing various services, including adult day services and transportation.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, rates for adult day services shall be increased to $17.84 per hour and rates for each way transportation services for adult day services shall be increased to $13.44 per unit transportation.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Lindsey LaPointe (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
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KY bill #HB930 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's laws concerning crimes and punishments, particularly focusing on juvenile justice and public safety. Key provisions include requiring caregivers to reimburse the Department of Juvenile Justice for the costs of a child's commitment if their failure to provide reasonable control contributed to the delinquency, allowing victim advocates to attend protection order hearings for minors, and expanding the definition of unlawful transaction with a minor to include felonies where a gun is used or possessed. It also clarifies that certain unlawful transaction offenses can apply to adult defendants and minors transferred to adult court, shifts the decision-making authority for status offense complaints from court-designated workers to county attorneys, and allows for public access to dispositional or sentencing hearings for children adjudicated as violent offenders. Additionally, the bill mandates notification to law enforcement agencies about the disposition of certain juvenile cases, grants peace officers access to juvenile and family court records for their duties, requires school personnel to be notified of protective orders involving minors, and allows county attorneys to file petitions for first-time misdemeanors. The bill also modifies criteria for trying minors as adults, allowing it for violent offenses, capital offenses, or Class A or B felonies, and for repeat felony offenders, and permits past juvenile adjudications to be used for enhanced sentencing. It increases the maximum periods for sanctions for supervision violations, probation for misdemeanors and felonies, and confinement in secure detention facilities, and establishes a minimum commitment period of 12 months for felony offenses. Finally, the bill repeals the section creating family accountability, intervention, and response teams.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 635, relating to public offenders, to provide that a court that commits a child to the Department of Juvenile Justice shall require the child's caregiver to reimburse the department for the costs of the child's commitment; amend KRS 403.727 and KRS 456.035, relating to protection orders involving minors, to permit a victim advocate to attend an evidentiary hearing to offer advocacy services to an alleged victim; amend KRS 530.064 to provide that a person 18 years of age or older, or a minor who has been transferred to Circuit Court to be proceeded against as a youthful offender, is guilty of unlawful transaction in the first degree for the commission of a felony offense where any person uses or possess a gun in furtherance of a crime; amend KRS 530.065 and 530.070 to provide that unlawful transaction with a minor in the second and third degree may be applied to adult defendants and child defendants transferred to Circuit Court to be proceeded against as a youthful offender; amend KRS 610.030, relating to preliminary intake inquiry procedures and diversions, to provide that upon completing the preliminary intake inquiry for a status offense complaint, the court-designated worker shall refer the complaint to the county attorney for the county attorney to decide how the complaint shall proceed; require the court-designated worker to consult with the county attorney in the development of a diversion agreement; specify the persons the court-designated worker shall make the details of the diversion agreement available to; provide that if a child fails diversion for a status offense complaint, the court-designated worker shall refer the matter to the county attorney; amend KRS 610.070, relating to juvenile case hearings, to provide that if a child has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or has been adjudicated to have committed an offense which would classify the child as a violent offender, the court may order a dispositional or sentencing hearing open to the public; amend KRS 610.110 relating to disposition of juvenile cases, to require the department to notify relevant law enforcement agencies of the disposition of each case for any child committed by the court who is placed in a residential treatment facility by the department or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 610.340, relating to confidentiality of juvenile records, to require Administrative Office of the Courts to permit a peace officer access to juvenile and family court records necessary for the peace officer to carry out lawful duties; amend KRS 610.345, relating to disclosure of records, to provide that the clerk of the court shall notify certain school personnel when the court issues a protective order where a child is a petitioner or respondent; amend KRS 635.010, relating to public offense complaints, to allow a county attorney to file a petition for a first time misdemeanor; amend KRS 635.020, relating to criteria for determining how a child is to be tried, to provide that a youth 14 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the court finds probable cause that the child committed an offense which would classify the child as a violent offender, or a capital offense, Class A felony, or Class B felony; provide that a child may be tried as an adult if the court finds probable cause that the youth has previously been adjudicated as a youthful offender and is back in front of a court for allegedly committing a new felony; amend KRS 635.040, relating to effect of adjudication by the juvenile court, to provide that a past adjudication may be considered for any enhanced disposition or sentence for a subsequent offense; amend KRS 635.060, relating to options of the court at the dispositional hearing, to increase the maximum period of sanctions for a violation of supervision from 30 days to 180 days; increase the maximum period of probation for a misdemeanor from 6 months to 12 months; increase the maximum period of probation for a Class D felony from 12 months to up until the age of 18; increase the period a child may be confined in a secure detention facility or detention program from 45 days to 90 days for children 14 and 15 years old, and from 90 days to 180 days for children 16 years of age and older; provide for a minimum commitment period of at least 12 months for a child committed to the department for a felony; repeal KRS 605.035, relating to the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; and amend various KRS sections to conform.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jared Bauman (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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CA bill #SB1400 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Alameda Health System: hospital authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding the Alameda Health System's hospital authority, which is a separate public agency established by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to manage the health system. Key changes include allowing the hospital authority's governing board to include representatives from local public entities that financially support it, and giving the board of supervisors discretion to have the governing board consist entirely of supervisors, or include supervisors, county officers, or employees, without this impacting the authority's independence. The bill also permits the governing board to delegate day-to-day operations to subsidiary bodies with relevant expertise, provided the ultimate control remains with the governing board, and allows the hospital authority to affiliate with or acquire other public or private healthcare facilities to further its mission.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 101850 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health authorities.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jesse Arreguin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HEALTH.
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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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CA bill #SB1357 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Recall elections: notice of intention.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for initiating recall elections, which are procedures allowing voters to remove elected officials from office. Specifically, it requires that when a "notice of intention" to recall an officer is made public, the proponents' signatures and the street numbers and names of their residence addresses will be removed or "redacted" to protect their privacy. The bill also mandates that this notice of intention will now include a declaration where proponents affirm their understanding that they are signing to start the recall petition process and that the notice is a public record. Furthermore, if there's no local newspaper to publish the notice, it will now also need to be posted on at least three internet websites, in addition to being posted in public places. The bill also includes legislative findings to justify these privacy protections, stating they are necessary to safeguard the privacy of recall proponents.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 11020, 11021, and 11022 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R)*, Steven Choi (R), Roger Niello (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on E. & C.A. and JUD.
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IL bill #HB5221 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle personal data of Illinois residents, taking effect on January 1, 2027. It grants consumers rights such as the ability to confirm if their data is being processed, access, correct, and delete their personal data, and obtain a portable copy of their data. Crucially, consumers will have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data, targeted advertising (which is defined as ads selected based on a consumer's past online activities to predict their preferences), and profiling for automated decisions that have significant legal or similarly significant effects on them, such as decisions about financial services or housing. The Act also outlines responsibilities for data controllers (entities that determine the purposes and means of data processing) and processors (entities that process data on behalf of controllers), including requirements for data security and transparency through privacy notices. It includes specific provisions for small businesses and makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act, while also preempting local home rule authority on these matters.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Sets forth provisions concerning agreements between personal data processors and controllers. Provides for consumer personal data rights, including the right to opt out of the processing of personal data concerning the consumer for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal effects. Sets forth provisions concerning the responsibilities of controllers; requirements for small businesses; and data privacy and protection assessments. Provides for civil penalties. Preempts home rule. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Edgar González (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
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CA bill #SB1279 • Last Action 03/04/2026
City of Long Beach Pacific Coast Highway speed safety system pilot program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the City of Long Beach to operate a pilot program using up to six speed safety systems, which are devices like radar or laser that detect speeding violations and capture license plate images, along Pacific Coast Highway until January 1, 2036. The program requires the city to follow its existing Speed Safety System Use Policy and update its Speed Safety System Impact Report, making both publicly available, and mandates clear signage and real-time driver notifications when violations are detected. Violations recorded by these systems will result in civil penalties, with specific fines for different speed overages, and the process includes issuing warning notices for initial violations, an initial review, an administrative hearing, and an appeal process to the superior court, with a $25 filing fee for appeals. The bill also establishes provisions for indigent individuals, allowing for diversion programs, payment plans, and reduced penalties, and requires the city to submit an evaluation of the program's impact on safety and the community to the legislature.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 70615 of the Government Code, and to add and repeal Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 22443) of Chapter 7 of Division 11 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lena Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and P., D.T., & C.P.
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MS bill #HB1665 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise, significantly reforms the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAO) in Mississippi by transferring regulatory authority from the State Board of Pharmacy to the Commissioner of Insurance, establishing new licensing and renewal requirements for PBMs and PSAOs, and creating a dedicated special fund within the Department of Insurance to support these regulatory operations. Key provisions include mandating that PBMs and PSAOs reimburse pharmacies at a rate no less than the pharmacy's acquisition cost for dispensed drugs, requiring PBMs to provide detailed reasons for claim denials within seven days, prohibiting PBMs from using "spread pricing" (charging more than the cost of the drug plus dispensing fee), and preventing PBMs from engaging in "steering" patients to affiliated pharmacies. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for drug manufacturers, PBMs, PSAOs, and health insurers, mandates the creation of a public website to disseminate information related to these regulations, and prohibits retaliation by PBMs, their affiliates, and PSAOs against pharmacists. Additionally, it revises the administration of the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan, requiring more frequent requests for proposals for plan administration and including the Commissioner of Insurance on evaluation committees for pharmacy benefit management proposals, while also requiring PBMs managing benefits for the state plan to comply with the new Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act. Finally, the bill includes provisions for the repeal of the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and related sections concerning public employee health plan administration on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Revise The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections Added To The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Certain Existing Terms; To Create New Section 73-21-154, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer All Powers And Duties Exercised By The State Board Of Pharmacy Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act To The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reimbursement Amount From Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) Payable To Pharmacies; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Give Pharmacists Reasons For Denying A Claim Within Seven Days Of Receiving An Electronic Claim; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Authorizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Use Maximum Allowable Cost Lists; To Revise The Administrative Appeals Process Pharmacy Benefit Managers Must Make Available To Pharmacies To Challenge Reimbursements; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Psaos To Be Licensed By The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Renew Licenses Annually; To Revise The Financial Documents That Must Be Submitted To The Commissioner With An Application For A License Or License Renewal; To Create New Section 73-21-157.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Support The Operations Of The Department Of Insurance In The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Require The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer Unobligated Funds In The Special Fund Previously Used By The State Board Of Pharmacy For The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers To The New Special Fund; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Spread Pricing By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Amend Section 73-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Steering By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Retaliation Against Pharmacists By Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Investigations And Audits Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conducted By The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drug Manufacturers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Psaos And Health Insurers To Submit Certain Annual Reports To The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plan Sponsors To Develop Criteria And A List Of Prescription Drugs Designated As Specialty Drugs; To Create New Section 73-21-168, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Develop A Website To Publish Certain Information Related To This Act; To Create New Section 73-21-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Identify Ownership Affiliation Of Any Kind To The Commissioner; To Amend Sections 73-21-83 And 73-21-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Solicit Requests For Proposals For The Administration Of The Plan Or Components Of The Plan Every Two Years; To Authorize The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Contract For The Management Of Pharmacy Benefits; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When Considering Proposals For Such Administration; To Require A Pharmacy Benefits Manager For The State Health Plan To Comply With The Provisions Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; To Create New Section 25-15-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Develop A List Of Prescription Drugs That Meet The Criteria Established By The Board For Specialty Drug Designation; To Require The Board To Consult With The Administrators Of The Public Employee Health Plans In The Contiguous States To Determine The Feasibility Of Entering Into A Joint Agreement To Combine Purchasing Power For Pharmaceuticals; To Amend Section 25-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-15-3, 25-15-5, 25-15-7, 25-15-9, 25-15-13, 25-15-14, 25-15-15, 25-15-16, 25-15-17, 25-15-19 And 25-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-149-5, 41-151-7 And 73-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Provide For Severability; To Create New Section 73-21-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Create New Section 25-15-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of Those Sections Relating To The Administration Of The Public Employee Health Plans; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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CA bill #SB1258 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Streamlined housing approvals: hazardous waste sites.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to streamline housing approvals, particularly for developments on or near hazardous waste sites. Previously, developments under this streamlined process were generally prohibited from being on hazardous waste sites unless specific agencies had already cleared them for residential use. Now, the bill allows such developments to proceed if the applicant takes certain actions before a certificate of occupancy is issued, such as obtaining a determination from relevant state or local agencies (like the Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control) that the site is suitable for residential use. Additionally, it permits a local officer to determine site suitability or require the site to be made suitable as a condition of approval. This aims to facilitate housing development by providing clearer pathways for projects on sites that may have had past environmental concerns.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 65913.4 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Wiener (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on HOUSING and L. GOV.
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CA bill #SB1237 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Civil Rights Department.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill would require the Civil Rights Department to annually publish a report detailing the aggregate budgetary and enforcement information for the Civil Rights Enforcement and Litigation Fund, which is used to offset the department's costs. This fund is replenished by attorney's fees and costs awarded to the department when it prevails in civil actions under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as well as civil penalties collected from employers. Additionally, the bill significantly increases the penalty for employers who subsequently fail to submit their required annual pay data report to the department, raising it from a maximum of $200 per employee to a maximum of $1,000 per employee, with these penalties also going to the aforementioned fund. The pay data report requires private employers with 100 or more employees to submit information on their workforce by race, ethnicity, and sex, including median and mean hourly pay within each job category.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 12907 and 12999 of the Government Code, relating to civil rights.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on JUD.
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CA bill #SB1159 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that terms like "person," "interested person," "participant," and "member of the public" in various California transparency and governance laws, including the California Public Records Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Ralph M. Brown Act, Political Reform Act of 1974, Administrative Procedure Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), refer only to natural persons or legally recognized entities capable of genuine participation, and explicitly exclude artificial intelligence (AI) systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities, whether physical or digital. The bill defines artificial intelligence as a system that can infer from input to generate outputs influencing environments, and states that this exclusion is necessary to prevent AI systems from overwhelming government agencies with automated interactions that simulate human participation but lack genuine deliberation, thereby preserving the integrity of democratic processes and public resources.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 17.5 to the Government Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Christopher Cabaldon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on JUD. and P., D.T., & C.P.
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IL bill #HB4478 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis in Illinois, including allowing the Department of Professional Regulation to share confidential investigative information with the Office of the Executive Inspector General, clarifying that cannabis is considered a "prescription and nonprescription medicine and drug" for tax purposes under certain conditions and redefining "adult use cannabis" for these tax acts, and limiting the authority of counties and municipalities to tax cannabis. It also renames the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program, removes provisions for its repeal and emergency rulemaking, and authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. The bill further amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act by changing various definitions, removing references to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, allowing for the merger of certain licenses, prioritizing medical patients for dispensing organization relocation, rescinding conditional licenses, adding requirements for responsible vendor training, introducing new prohibitions and exceptions for dispensing organizations, prioritizing qualifying patients and caregivers, adding state agencies and local health officials to investigation provisions, and authorizing an integrated system for agent identification cards.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Smith (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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CA bill #SB1187 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Open meetings: majority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by adding Section 54952.65 to the Government Code, clarifies the definition of "majority" for the purposes of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government agencies in California. The Ralph M. Brown Act generally requires that meetings of legislative bodies, such as city councils or county boards of supervisors, be open to the public. A "meeting" under this act is defined as a gathering of a majority of the members of a legislative body to discuss or act on official business. This bill explicitly defines "majority" as the number of members that is more than half of the total number of seats on the legislative body, and importantly, it specifies that even if a seat is vacant, it still counts towards the total number of seats when determining a majority. This clarification aims to ensure that actions taken by legislative bodies always have the support of a substantial portion of their members, thereby promoting public scrutiny of government decisions. The bill also includes legislative findings to satisfy constitutional requirements for statutes that may limit public access to government meetings.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 54952.65 to the Government Code, relating to local government.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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VA bill #SB701 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Virginia law to expand protections for lottery winners by prohibiting the Virginia Lottery from disclosing any information about an individual winner, regardless of the prize amount, unless that winner explicitly consents in writing to such disclosure. Previously, this protection only applied to winners of prizes of $1 million or more. This change ensures greater privacy for all lottery winners, aligning with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which governs public access to government records, by exempting individual winner information from public disclosure unless consent is given.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners. Prohibits the Virginia Lottery (the Department) from disclosing information about any individual winner and exempts such information from disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act unless the winner consents to such disclosure. Under current law, the Department is prohibited from disclosing information about any individual winner whose prize exceeds $1 million unless the winner consents to such disclosure.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Adam Ebbin (D)*, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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MN bill #SF4139 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Sports betting authorization and regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes and regulates sports betting in Minnesota, establishing licensing requirements for operators, platform providers, and suppliers, and setting a 22 percent tax on sports betting net revenue, with specific provisions for responsible gaming, including limits on deposits, losses, and time spent betting, as well as self-exclusion options and a helpline for problem gambling. The bill also prohibits certain advertising, particularly targeting individuals under 21, and restricts wagering by athletes, coaches, and others with access to nonpublic information, while creating new criminal offenses related to illegal sports betting and fraud. Additionally, it allocates a portion of sports betting revenue to various accounts for promoting tourism, sports, amateur sports integrity, youth activities, and problem gambling support, and includes provisions for studies on gambling prevalence and impact, as well as tax relief for charitable gambling organizations and support for pari-mutuel horse racing.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to gambling; authorizing sports betting and regulating to ensure it is conducted responsibly; establishing licenses; prohibiting local restrictions; providing for taxation of sports betting; providing civil and criminal penalties; providing for amateur sports grants; providing for charitable gambling and modifying certain rates of tax on lawful gambling; providing for pari-mutuel horse racing; making clarifying, conforming, and technical changes; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 240.01, subdivision 1b; 245.98, subdivision 2; 260B.007, subdivision 16; 270B.07, by adding a subdivision; 297E.02, by adding a subdivision; 349.12, subdivision 25; 609.75, subdivisions 3, 4, 7, by adding a subdivision; 609.755; 609.76, subdivision 2; 609.761, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116U; 240; 240A; 245; 299L; 609; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297J.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Nick Frentz (D)*, Jeremy Miller (R), Eric Pratt (R), Julia Coleman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Rule 4, referred to Rules and Administration
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IL bill #HB4297 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CD CORR-FAMILY NOTIFICATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, also known as the Corrections Family Notification Act, requires the Department of Corrections to notify approved visitors of a committed person (an individual incarcerated in a correctional facility) when that person is placed in or removed from restrictive housing (meaning they are confined to their cell for more than 22 hours a day), or when their housing unit is placed on lockdown (a suspension of normal activities) or returns to normal operations. These notifications, which will not include security-sensitive details, must be sent within two hours of the event occurring and will be delivered via email and SMS text message if the visitor opts in. The Department will maintain an online portal for visitors to update their contact information and preferred notification methods, and will also publish an annual report on its compliance with these notification requirements, with rules to be adopted to manage visitor contacts, communication, and data privacy. This new law will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Corrections Family Notification Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall notify all approved visitors of a committed person when that person is: (1) placed in restrictive housing; (2) removed from restrictive housing; (3) housed in a unit subject to lockdown; or (4) returned to normal operations following a lockdown. Establishes the contents of the notification. Provides that no security-sensitive details shall be disclosed. Provides that notification shall be provided via email and SMS text message, if the visitor opts in. Provides that the Department shall maintain an online portal for visitors to update contact information and select preferred notification methods. Provides that notification of the end of confinement or lockdown must be sent within 2 hours of normal operations resuming. Provides that if a notification is sent in error, the Department shall issue a corrected notification within 2 hours of identifying the error. Provides that the Department shall publish an annual report summarizing compliance. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provision, including: (1) visitor contact management; (2) communication protocols; and (3) data privacy protections. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Jed Davis (R)*, Barbara Hernandez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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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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VA bill #SB661 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations and taxation for electronic skill gaming devices, referred to as "electronic gaming devices," under the authority of the Virginia Lottery. It outlines requirements for manufacturers, distributors, operators, and players of these devices, imposing a 25% tax on their gross profits, which are defined as total revenue minus prizes paid out. The tax revenue will be deposited into a newly created Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, with most of it allocated to the PreK-12 Priority Fund, also established by this bill, and a portion transferred to the general fund. The bill also introduces criminal and civil penalties for violations and includes provisions for a voluntary exclusion program to help individuals with gambling problems. Importantly, it specifies that these electronic gaming devices must be approved by the Director of the Virginia Lottery, meet certain minimum requirements, and be connected to a central monitoring system, with a limit on the total number of devices allowed in the Commonwealth. The bill also includes specific regulations regarding host locations, such as proximity to schools and the prohibition of certain inducements. The new regulations will take effect on January 1, 2027, and the entire act is set to expire on January 1, 2030, with a report on compliance and illegal device seizures to be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly.
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Bill Summary: Regulation and taxation of electronic skill gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the registration and licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic skill gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of such electronic skill gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds after deposit in the Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, established in the bill, with most being deposited into the PreK-12 Priority Fund, established in the bill. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic skill gaming devices. The bill also transfers funding from the PreK-12 Priority Fund to the general fund related to gaming commerce and development.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Aaron Rouse (D)*, Christie New Craig (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House Conferees: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
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MS bill #SB2588 • Last Action 03/04/2026
The Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, revises how voter citizenship is verified in Mississippi. It requires registrars to enter all new voter applicants into the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system, a federal database used to check immigration and entitlement status, to confirm their U.S. citizenship. If the SAVE system flags an applicant as potentially not a citizen, the registrar must notify the applicant and request proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport. If the applicant fails to provide proof within a specified timeframe, their registration will be marked as "PENDING" and later "REJECTED" if they do not respond or provide documentation after casting an affidavit ballot. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of State annually compare statewide election records with the SAVE database to identify potential ineligible matches and report these to registrars for further verification, and requires the Secretary of State to report annually to the legislature on the results of using the SAVE system, while also exempting personally identifiable information collected through SAVE from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The "safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeremy England (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Motion to Reconsider Entered (Johnson, Sanford, Tullos)
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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: 4 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Government Operations Subcommittee, Wyman Duggan (R)*, Dan Daley (D)*, Jose Alvarez (D), Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #H0925 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Clerks of the Court
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Clerks of Court," aims to adjust how clerks of court are reimbursed for various filing fees and services, and how certain collected penalties are distributed. Primarily, it authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, acting on behalf of clerks, to request reimbursement for filing specific documents like petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, increasing the reimbursement rate for these filings from $40 to $195. It also allows clerks to be reimbursed for other fees and charges associated with certain legal processes, including those for indigent individuals and for filing petitions related to domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of penalties collected from traffic violations, decreasing the percentage that goes to municipalities and increasing the percentage that is deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund. Finally, it updates a cross-reference within the statutes to reflect these changes and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to clerks of the court; amending s. 40.29, F.S.; authorizing the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, on behalf of the clerks, to submit a request for reimbursement to reimburse the clerks for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; increasing the rate at which the clerks may be reimbursed for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; amending ss. 57.081, 57.082, 394.459, 394.463, 394.467, 394.914, 394.917, 397.681, 741.30, 784.046, 784.0485, and 825.1035, F.S.; authorizing the clerk to be reimbursed for certain fees and charges; amending s. 318.21, F.S.; increasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund and decreasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be paid to a municipality; amending s. 28.35, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Dana Trabulsy (R)*, Danny Alvarez (R), Kimberly Daniels (D), Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R), Michele Rayner (D), Will Robinson (R), Taylor Yarkosky (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Received
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VA bill #SB375 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia College Opportunity Fund; established, reports.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund to provide scholarships and financial aid to students in need. It creates the Endowment Scholarship Program, administered by the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment, which will be funded by income generated from investments within the Virginia College Opportunity Fund (the Opportunity Fund). This Opportunity Fund will be a subfund of the Commonwealth Savers Plan's DB529 Fund, which holds assets from prepaid tuition contracts. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Commonwealth Savers Plan will deposit $500 million from the DB529 Fund into the Opportunity Fund, with subsequent deposits of any additional surpluses. The bill also mandates annual reports on the financial status of these funds and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct independent evaluations of the Plan's risk assessment models. Additionally, it allows for voluntary contributions to the Opportunity Fund for tax benefits and exempts certain information related to the Plan and the Endowment from public disclosure. The bill also includes provisions for a surplus rebate program for owners of prepaid tuition contracts entered into before July 1, 2019, and establishes a work group to recommend annual appropriations from the Opportunity Fund.
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Bill Summary: Commonwealth Savers Plan; Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund established; report. Establishes (i) the Endowment Scholarship Program for the purpose of providing scholarships to students at eligible institutions, as defined in the bill; (ii) the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment as an agency of the Commonwealth for the purpose of establishing and administering the Endowment Scholarship Program; and (iii) as subfunds of the Commonwealth Savers Plan fund, (a) the DB529 Fund for the purpose of holding in trust the assets of prepaid tuition contracts to meet contractual obligations and (b) the Virginia College Opportunity Fund (the Opportunity Fund), into which certain funds from the DB529 Fund shall be deposited for the purpose of funding, by income generated from investments of such deposits, the Endowment Scholarship Program and other applicable programs, as set forth in the bill. The bill requires the Commonwealth Savers Plan (the Plan) to (a) after the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2026, deposit $500 million into the Opportunity Fund from the DB529 Fund; (b) each fiscal year thereafter, in accordance with the timeline set forth in the bill, submit to the General Assembly a report on the funded status, as defined by applicable law, of the DB529 Fund and the recommendations of the Plan on the prudence of directing deposits, and the amounts of any such deposits, of additional actuarial surpluses of the Plan from the DB529 Fund into the Opportunity Fund; and (c) each subsequent year, deposit additional actuarial surpluses into the Opportunity Fund in accordance with the provisions of the bill. The bill also requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to, no less than biennially, complete an independent evaluation and risk assessment of the Plan's risk assessment model, assumptions, and other measures employed by the Plan relating to the DB529 Fund and Opportunity Fund. Finally, the bill contains provisions (1) relating to voluntary contributions to the Opportunity Fund for the purpose of receiving tax fund contributions and income tax deductions, and (2) exempting from mandatory disclosure requirements certain information contained in a public record relating to the Commonwealth Savers Plan or the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Surovell (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)
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UT bill #HB0293 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Education Student Athlete Protections
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs interscholastic athletic activities unless that association complies with several new requirements, including adherence to specific state laws regarding open meetings and public records, and the collection of a student's unamended birth certificate or equivalent documentation to determine athletic eligibility. The bill also mandates that such associations include policies in their bylaws or policies that provide statewide moratorium periods for holidays, sport-specific summer moratoriums, and a minimum six-week sport-specific off-season moratorium, with some accommodations for rural schools. Furthermore, the association must establish and equally enforce penalties for infractions by member schools and annually report to the Education Interim Committee on the implementation of these policies and enforcement. The bill also clarifies acceptable documentation for non-citizen students and homeless youth to prove their date of birth and sex, and specifies that these requirements do not limit a school district's (LEA) ability to verify other aspects of student eligibility like residency and academic standing.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs athletic interscholastic activities in certain circumstances.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Katy Hall (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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IL bill #HB3465 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CD CORR-ELECTRON MONITOR-FOIA
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Unified Code of Corrections to expand public access to records related to electronic monitoring. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that explicitly defines "public records" to include the names of individuals on electronic monitoring and the number of times those individuals have violated the terms of their electronic monitoring. The bill also clarifies that these records are subject to inspection and copying under FOIA, even if they are maintained in a judicial office or by a judicial official. A key aspect of the legislation is that it prevents any other provisions of the Act from being used to withhold or limit access to these specific types of electronic monitoring records. The bill aims to increase transparency around electronic monitoring by ensuring that such information is readily accessible to the public, potentially allowing for greater scrutiny of electronic monitoring practices and individual compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that "public records" includes records of the names of persons on electronic monitoring and the number of times a person on electronic monitoring has violated the terms of electronic monitoring and includes court records of that information. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Act to the contrary, the Act does not authorize withholding of information or limit the availability of records to the public that contain the names of persons on electronic monitoring and the number of times a person on electronic monitoring has violated the terms of electronic monitoring. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that these records are public records and subject to disclosure, inspection, and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Gill (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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IL bill #HB5406 • Last Action 03/04/2026
FOIA-BUSINESS DAY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify the definition of "business day" and adjust timelines for commercial requests. Specifically, it defines a "business day" as Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and specified holidays, with additional exclusions for school districts, community colleges, and universities to include their winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. Furthermore, for requests made for a "commercial purpose" – meaning the use of public records for sale, resale, or advertising – the bill changes the response timeframe from 21 "working days" to 21 "business days," ensuring that these requests are processed within a clearer, more consistent timeframe.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Defines "business day" as Monday through Friday, not including Saturday, Sunday, and specified holidays. In provisions regarding requests for commercial purposes, changes a reference to 21 working days to a reference to 21 business days.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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VA bill #SB609 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth, consolidating oversight of the lottery, historical horse racing, and casino gaming under one entity. It amends various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect this consolidation, including transferring regulatory authority for horse racing from the Virginia Racing Commission to the new Virginia Gaming Commission and updating references to the Virginia Lottery to the Virginia Gaming Commission where applicable. The bill also introduces new provisions for various forms of gaming, including charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and historical horse racing, detailing licensing requirements, operational rules, taxation, prohibited acts, and penalties for each. Key changes include the establishment of the Virginia Gaming Commission Board, the Commissioner, and various divisions to manage these regulatory functions, along with specific rules for different types of gaming, such as limitations on prize amounts for charitable gaming, requirements for casino gaming operators and their facilities, regulations for sports betting platforms and facilities, rules for fantasy contests, and the framework for historical horse racing. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, such as those related to the Attorney General's authority in criminal prosecutions and exemptions from certain disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Act, to align with the new regulatory structure.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority established. Establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Louise Lucas (D)*, Lashrecse Aird (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House Conferees: Krizek, Torian, Austin
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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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VA bill #HB1414 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Children; certain injuries to be reported by physicians, etc., penalties for failure to report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect by physicians, nurses, teachers, and other professionals, particularly those working in hospitals, institutions, or facilities where children are placed for care. It establishes that failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect within 24 hours, when the offense is alleged to have occurred in such a facility, is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent violation becomes a Class 6 felony, which is a more serious crime. The bill also clarifies that the person in charge of these facilities is responsible for ensuring reports are made if informed by staff of suspected abuse or neglect. This aims to ensure timely reporting and accountability for child protection.
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Bill Summary: Requirement that certain injuries to children be reported by physicians, nurses, teachers, etc.; penalties for failure to report. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person required to file a report, pursuant to relevant law, who fails to do so as soon as possible, but not longer than 24 hours after having reason to suspect a reportable offense of child abuse or neglect where such reportable offense is alleged to have occurred at a private or state-operated hospital, institution, or facility to which children have been committed or where children have been placed for care and treatment. The bill also provides that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 6 felony.Under current law, any such person who fails to file such report, regardless of where the reportable offense is alleged to have occurred, is (i) subject to a fine of not more than $500 for the first failure and not less than $1,000 for any subsequent failure or (ii) guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the reportable offense is completed or attempted rape, sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or object sexual penetration.The bill also clarifies that such reporting requirement is imposed upon any person in charge of the hospital, institution, or facility who has been informed by any person of a reason to suspect that a child is an abused and neglected child as it related to the reporting requirement for any professional staff person employed by a private or state-operated hospital, institution, or facility to which children have been committed or where children have been placed for care and treatment.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Delores McQuinn (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Nadarius Clark (D), Joshua Cole (D), Nicole Cole (D), Lindsey Dougherty (D), Margaret Franklin (D), J.R. Henson (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), May Nivar (D), Marcia Price (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Irene Shin (D), J.J. Singh (D), Josh Thomas (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1414)
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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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VA bill #HB642 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA), with retail sales not permitted before November 1, 2026. It outlines various license types for cultivation, processing, transportation, delivery, testing, and retail sales, with specific provisions for "impact licensees" and "microbusinesses" to promote equity and participation from historically disadvantaged communities. The bill also details regulations for product safety, labeling, packaging, advertising, and taxation, including a 12.875% state tax and an additional 3% local tax on retail sales. It addresses home cultivation limits, prohibits certain sales to minors, and establishes penalties for violations, including license suspension or revocation. The bill also includes provisions for tribal governments to enter into compacts for marijuana regulation on their lands and makes changes to various existing laws, including those related to state employee health insurance, disclosure requirements for public officials, and closed meeting provisions for public bodies. Notably, it repeals certain existing laws related to marijuana and sets effective dates for various provisions, with the full retail market framework becoming effective on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill provides that no retail sales may occur prior to November 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Paul Krizek (D)*, Dan Helmer (D), Rae Cousins (D), Jackie Glass (D), Marcia Price (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Rouse, Head
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OK bill #SB2184 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Emergency
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends and repeals various statutes to consolidate and clarify existing laws. Key provisions include updating definitions related to airports to include "vertiports" and "VTOL aircraft," clarifying the composition and duties of the State Postadjudication Review Advisory Board, and modifying procedures for county purchasing. It also adjusts statutes related to driver's licenses, including the issuance of REAL ID compliant and noncompliant licenses, and updates regulations for motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Additionally, the bill revises laws concerning protective orders, criminal statutes of limitations, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission. It also amends provisions related to the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act, the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority's testing laboratory requirements. Furthermore, it modifies statutes concerning the Department of Transportation's railroad revitalization efforts, sales tax exemptions, and the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, including provisions for correctional officers, deputy sheriffs, and emergency medical personnel. Finally, the bill addresses various aspects of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act, driver's license fees, and the process for adopting administrative rules.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating, and repealing multiple versions of statutes; amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.1); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.1); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.2, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.2); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.4); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.5, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.5); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.7, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.7); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.8, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.8); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.10, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.10); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.12, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.12); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.15, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.15); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.16, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.16); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.17, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.17); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 82, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 82); amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 15, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421); amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.2, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.2); repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.2); amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.6, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.6); repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.6); amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105); repealing 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 149, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105); amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 141.13, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2024 (15 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 141.13); repealing 15 O.S. 2021, Section 141.13, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 72, O.S.L. 2016; amending 18 O.S. 2021, Section 1006, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 120, O.S.L. 2024 (18 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1006); repealing 18 O.S. 2021, Section 1006, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 121, O.S.L. 2024 (18 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1006); amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505); repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.4, as last amended by Section 704, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.4); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 40, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.4); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.6, as amended by Section 474, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.6); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 145, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.6); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 115, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-102); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-102); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 38, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 315, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-110, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 110, as last amended by Section 44, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-110, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-111); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-111); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-301, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-301); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-301, as last amended by Section 516, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-301); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 563, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 563); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 563, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 563); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 564, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 564); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 564, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 119, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 564); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 565, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 565); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 565, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 119, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 565); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 752, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 752); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 752, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 172, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 752); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1102, as last amended by Section 60, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1102); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1110, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 403, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1110, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1110); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1113, as last amended by Section 72, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1113); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1113, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1113); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1132, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1132); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1132, as last amended by Section 75, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1132); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 303, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 154, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 314, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 154); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 154, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 154); amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 37, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 37); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 37, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 37); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 571, as last amended by Section 40, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 571); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.7, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.7); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.7, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.7); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.9, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.9); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.9, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.9); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.10, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.10); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.10, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.10); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21b, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 208, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21b); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21b, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21b); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.38, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.38); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.38, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.38); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.49, as amended by Section 530, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.49); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 340, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 353.1); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 343, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 353.1); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 356.2, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 356.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 356.2, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 356.2); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 357, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 357); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 357, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 357); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 360, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 360); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 360, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 360); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 61, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 493.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 350, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 493.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2013; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 235, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-106); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 215, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-106); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 340, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 343, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.17, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 447, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.17); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.17, as last amended by Section 142, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.17); amending 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); repealing 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2022 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 392, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 444, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2017; repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 68, O.S.L. 2021; repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 44, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.22, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 143, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.22); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.22, as last amended by Section 153, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.22); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 155, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 166, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2902); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 204, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2902); amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194); amendatory 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.163); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.163); amendatory 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 482, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 62.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 62.3, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.58A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58A); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 902); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 902); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 915, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 915); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 915, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 915); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 916.3, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 916.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 916.3, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 916.3); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 919.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 919.1); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 919.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 919.1); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321, as last amended by Section 29, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 303); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 267, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 303); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308); amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2025 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2); repealing 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 67, O.S.L. 2025 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2); and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brent Howard (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Howard
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CT bill #SB00005 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Online Safety.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development in the state, creating an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office led by an AI Policy Director to oversee various initiatives, including an AI Learning Laboratory Program and a Connecticut AI Academy. It mandates consumer disclosures from subscription-based AI providers and internal processes for "frontier developers" (those training large-scale AI models) to manage risks, requiring synthetic digital content to be identifiable as such. The bill also directs state agencies to bolster AI cooperation, establish an AI Workforce Research Hub, improve workforce skills in AI, and create technologist apprenticeships. Furthermore, it addresses AI's impact on employment by deeming certain uses of automated employment-related decision processes as discriminatory and prohibiting AI from altering collective bargaining agreements. The bill also introduces AI fellows to advise legislative leaders and establishes a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board to develop a state technology strategy, while also modifying existing accounts and funds related to computer science education and technology development. Finally, it requires AI providers to implement protocols to detect and address self-harm indicators in users of AI companions, sets restrictions on AI companions interacting with minors, and allows for "safe harbor" programs where businesses can apply for approval of their AI practices to ensure compliance with privacy and security laws.
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Bill Summary: To (1) establish (A) various requirements concerning artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence technologies, artificial intelligence companions and automated employment-related decision processes, (B) an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office to be overseen by an Artificial Intelligence Policy Director, (C) an Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program, (D) a Connecticut AI Academy and require various state agencies to disseminate information concerning said academy, (E) an artificial intelligence working group, and (F) a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board; (2) require (A) subscription-based artificial intelligence providers to make consumer disclosures, (B) frontier developers to implement various internal processes concerning frontier models, (C) synthetic digital content to be detectable as synthetic digital content, (D) the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop and implement a program to bolster artificial intelligence cooperation, (E) the Labor Commissioner to establish an Artificial Intelligence Workforce Research Hub, (F) the Office of Workforce Strategy to develop, implement and promote programs to improve the skills of the state's workforce in relation to artificial intelligence and a plan to create technologist apprenticeships, (G) the Office of Health Strategy to create a program to use artificial intelligence systems to enhance health outcomes for state residents, and (H) the Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and Commissioner of Consumer Protection to accept applications for safe harbor programs; (3) provide (A) that certain uses of an automated employment-related decision process constitute an unlawful discriminatory practice, (B) that no artificial intelligence technology shall be used to modify or impair a collective bargaining agreement or the role of a designated employee organization, (C) for the designation of artificial intelligence fellows, and (D) for the inclusion of instruction in topics such as the responsible use of emerging technologies in teacher certification preparation programs; and (4) modify (A) the "computer science education and workforce development account", (B) the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee, and (C) the economic development strategic plan.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 25 : General Law Committee, Martin Looney (D), Bob Duff (D), Saud Anwar (D), Jorge Cabrera (D), Christine Cohen (D), Mae Flexer (D), Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D), Herron Gaston (D), Joan Hartley (D), Jan Hochadel (D), Paul Honig (D), Julie Kushner (D), Matt Lesser (D), Rick Lopes (D), Ceci Maher (D), James Maroney (D), Martha Marx (D), Doug McCrory (D), Pat Miller (D), Norm Needleman (D), Cathy Osten (D), M.D. Rahman (D), Derek Slap (D), Anne Hughes (D), Rebecca Martinez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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WA bill #SB6070 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Supporting the recovery of missing persons.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances the state's ability to support the recovery of missing persons by expanding the circumstances under which law enforcement can use surveillance technology like cell site simulators, which mimic cell towers to locate or intercept data from mobile devices, to aid in finding missing endangered individuals, defined to include missing black persons, indigenous women, or any person in danger due to age, health, mental state, disability, or suicidal ideation. It also clarifies that such technology can be used for "community caretaking functions," which are actions law enforcement takes to assist the public outside of criminal investigations, and provides a non-exclusive list of factors courts can consider when determining probable cause for these functions, such as a history of suicidal ideation or unusual absence from daily activities. The bill also updates the definition of "missing endangered person" to include specific categories like missing black persons and those with disabilities, and expands the types of alerts that can be issued, such as "ebony alert" for missing black persons and "purple alert" for missing persons with disabilities, to be disseminated through various media channels. Furthermore, it shifts the responsibility for maintaining the statewide missing persons website and data transmission to national systems from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to the Washington State Patrol, and allows the Department of Social and Health Services to disclose public assistance benefit access information to law enforcement to help confirm if a missing person is alive. Finally, it makes certain information obtained during missing endangered person investigations confidential if its disclosure would endanger the person's life, safety, privacy, or property, unless the person consents to disclosure or is consulted.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to supporting the recovery of missing persons; 2 amending RCW 9.73.260, 10.79.035, 13.60.010, 36.28A.110, 36.28A.112, 3 36.28A.120, and 74.04.062; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240; 4 adding a new section to chapter 10.79 RCW; and recodifying RCW 5 36.28A.110, 36.28A.112, and 36.28A.120. 6
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Manka Dhingra (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Claudia Kauffman (D), Marko Liias (D), Liz Lovelett (D), Tina Orwall (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Vandana Slatter (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Walsh 6070-S2.E AMH WALJ PATT 427
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FL bill #S0864 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records/Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for sensitive information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for its uterine fibroid research database, meaning this information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws, such as section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes and section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution. This exemption applies to records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, and it is being enacted because the Legislature finds it a public necessity to protect patient privacy, especially given potential violations of federal privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and to ensure the effective operation of the research database. The exemption is temporary and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively votes to extend it, and the bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 381.9312, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Policy, Barbara Sharief (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to HB 1515
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IL bill #SB3548 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for Illinois residents regarding their personal data, allowing them to confirm if their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, delete their data, obtain a copy of previously provided data, and opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, or profiling that leads to significant decisions about them. The Act applies to businesses that operate in Illinois or offer products/services to Illinois residents and process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers annually, or 25,000 consumers if over 50% of their gross revenue comes from selling personal data. It outlines responsibilities for businesses that control and process consumer data, with certain exemptions for entities like government bodies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, non-profits, and educational institutions. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce these rights, and any civil penalties collected will go into a new Consumer Privacy Fund administered by their office. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt "data protection impact assessments" conducted under this new Act from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during the a calendar year control or process person data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derives over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Makes requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data and also exempts certain persons or entities from the statutory provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments done under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media
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MS bill #HB1596 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Data Security for Money Transmitters Act," mandates that money transmitters and virtual currency kiosks licensed under Mississippi's Money Transmission Modernization Act implement robust data security measures and customer protections. Key provisions include requiring licensees to establish a comprehensive information security program overseen by a designated qualified individual, conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats to customer information, and implement specific safeguards such as encryption for data both in transit and at rest, secure development practices, and multi-factor authentication for system access. The bill also mandates regular testing of these safeguards, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and requires personnel to receive security awareness training. Furthermore, licensees must develop an incident response plan and a business continuity/disaster recovery plan. In the event of a "notification event," defined as the unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted customer information, licensees must notify the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance within 72 hours, providing specific details about the breach. The bill also introduces provisions for regulating virtual currency kiosks, requiring licensees to provide training materials to authorized delegates on recognizing and responding to elder financial abuse, and clarifies that funds collected by the Commissioner related to this act will be deposited into the Consumer Finance Fund. Additionally, it makes several amendments to banking laws, including streamlining charter amendments, authorizing certain investments by state-chartered financial institutions, and clarifying rules around dividend payments and electronic terminal operations for banks.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require A Money Transmitter Licensed Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Implement Safeguards To Protect Customer Information And Increase Data Security; To Require A Licensee To Designate A Qualified Individual To Be Responsible For Overseeing, Implementing And Enforcing An Information Security Program; To Provide The Minimum Standards And Requirements For The Information Security Program And To Require Risk Assessments; To Require Notification To The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance When Unencrypted Customer Information Is Acquired Without The Authorization Of The Affected Individual; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Amend Section 75-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Coming Into The Possession Of The Commissioner As A Result Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Consumer Finance Fund; To Amend Sections 75-16-25, 75-16-31 And 75-16-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Virtual Currency Kiosks Under The Provisions Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act; To Amend Section 75-16-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Training Materials To Help Authorized Delegates Recognize Financial Abuse And Financial Exploitation Of An Elder Adult Respond Appropriately In Such Situations; To Amend Section 75-16-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Word "investments"; To Create New Section 75-16-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Certain Information To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Money Transmission Or Kiosk Transaction Conducted By The Licensee Directly Or Through An Authorized Delegate; To Amend Section 81-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Renewals Or Amendments To A Charter Or Articles Of Incorporation Of Banking Corporations Shall Be Sent Directly To The Secretary Of State Upon Being Approved By The Commissioner And Do Not Require Approval From The Attorney General; To Amend Section 81-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Bank To Declare And Pay Dividends Not Inconsistent With The Bank's Articles Of Incorporation Or Bylaws; To Require Prior Written Approval Of The Commissioner Only When Certain Conditions Exist; To Amend Section 81-5-100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Prior Approval Of The Commissioner Is Not Required For A State Bank Or Thrift To Establish Or Decommission Electronic Terminals; To Create New Section 81-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investments By State Chartered Financial Institutions In Community And Economic Development Entities, Community Development Projects And Other Public Welfare Investments; To Bring Forward Sections 75-16-5, 75-16-13 And 81-5-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shane Aguirre (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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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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CT bill #SB00004 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Consumer Privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several consumer privacy protections, including requiring data brokers, which are businesses that sell or license personal data, to register with the state and establish an accessible mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their personal data. It also mandates that manufacturers of new automobiles provide estimates of tariff costs on a sticker, and requires businesses using personalized algorithmic pricing, which is when an algorithm sets a price based on a consumer's personal data, to disclose this practice. Furthermore, the bill amends the Connecticut Data Privacy Act by defining "facial recognition technology," redefining "publicly available information" to offer more protection, removing an exemption for businesses regarding employment decisions, granting consumers more rights concerning profiling decisions, prohibiting the sale, sharing, or access to precise geolocation data (exact location information), and establishing new rules for facial recognition technology. Finally, it requires certain state and municipal contracts to restrict the sale, sharing, transfer, or access to information gathered by automated license plate readers, which are devices that record vehicle and license plate data.
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Bill Summary: To (1) provide for the registration of data brokers, (2) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to establish an accessible deletion mechanism program, (3) require manufacturers to affix tariff cost estimates to new automobiles, (4) require disclosures regarding the use of personalized algorithmic pricing, (5) amend the Connecticut Data Privacy Act by (A) defining "facial recognition technology", (B) redefining "publicly available information", (C) eliminating the entity-level exemption for certain processing decisions concerning employment, (D) providing consumers with additional rights concerning certain profiling decisions, (E) prohibiting the sale, sharing, transfer or allowance of access to precise geolocation data, and (F) establishing new requirements concerning facial recognition technology, and (6) requiring certain state and municipal contracts to restrict the sale, sharing, transfer or allowance of access to automated license plate reader information.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 27 : General Law Committee, Martin Looney (D)*, Bob Duff (D)*, Saud Anwar (D)*, Jorge Cabrera (D)*, Christine Cohen (D)*, Mae Flexer (D)*, Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D)*, Herron Gaston (D)*, Joan Hartley (D)*, Jan Hochadel (D)*, Paul Honig (D)*, Julie Kushner (D)*, Matt Lesser (D)*, Rick Lopes (D)*, Ceci Maher (D)*, James Maroney (D)*, Martha Marx (D)*, Doug McCrory (D)*, Pat Miller (D)*, Norm Needleman (D)*, Cathy Osten (D)*, M.D. Rahman (D)*, Derek Slap (D)*, Nicholas Menapace (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Travis Simms (D), Rebecca Martinez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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IN bill #HB1360 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Access to public records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the management and security of public records requests by allowing public agencies to implement electronic portals that require human verification through mechanisms like CAPTCHA, verify physical addresses, and identify out-of-state requestors. It also introduces provisions for agencies to automatically track and report suspicious submissions, such as those suspected of being automated, phishing, or data scraping, and to report these to the public access counselor. Furthermore, the bill permits agencies to charge supplemental fees to non-Indiana residents or out-of-state entities for processing requests and to prioritize requests from Indiana residents or for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use. It also allows agencies to deny requests that are duplicative of discovery requests made by parties involved in pending litigation, and to decline responding to requests if there's a suspicion of data scraping, phishing, or if electronic response could compromise system security, with such denials also being reported to the public access counselor. The general assembly is also empowered to establish procedural safeguards to protect public agency resources. Finally, the public access counselor will be responsible for identifying excessive and suspect requests and will include relevant data and recommendations in their annual report.
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Bill Summary: Access to public records. Allows a public agency to establish and maintain an electronic portal for submission of public records requests that: (1) incorporates CAPTCHA or an equivalent mechanism for ensuring that a requestor is a human; (2) requires verification of a requestor's physical address; (3) indicates to the public agency whether the requestor is a resident of Indiana; and (4) automatically tracks and reports submissions suspected to be automated or to have originated from known sources of phishing or data scraping. Provides that a public agency may deny a public record request if the request: (1) is made by a person that is a party to pending or ongoing litigation; and (2) is duplicative of a discovery request made by the person in the pending or ongoing litigation. Provides that: (1) a public agency may decline to respond to a public records request if the public agency suspects: (A) the request to be data scraping or phishing activity; or (B) that responding to the request electronically may: (i) expose the public agency's electronic systems or data to unauthorized access or alteration; or (ii) otherwise jeopardize the security of the public agency's electronic systems or data; and (2) if the public agency declines to respond to the request, the public agency must report: (A) the request; and (B) the public agency's reason for declining to respond to the request; to the public access counselor. Allows a public agency to collect a supplemental fee for processing public records requests submitted by non-Indiana residents or out-of-state entities. Allows a public agency to give priority in fulfilling public records requests to: (1) Indiana residents; and (2) requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use. Requires public agencies to report to the public access counselor regarding public records requests suspected of being automated, data scraping activity, or phishing activity (suspect public records requests). Provides that the general assembly may establish reasonable and narrowly tailored procedural safeguards to preserve the integrity and availability of public agency resources. Requires the public access counselor to: (1) take specified actions with regard to identifying excessive and suspect public records requests; and (2) include in the public access counselor's annual report: (A) information regarding the volume and nature of public records requests received by public agencies, including information regarding suspect public records requests reported by public agencies; and (B) recommendations to the general assembly regarding statutory or administrative remedies to excessive and suspect public records requests.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Matthew Lehman (R)*, Martin Carbaugh (R), Gregory Porter (D), Doug Miller (R), Liz Brown (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor
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CT bill #HB05351 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning The Social Equity Council's Recommendations Regarding Cannabis Regulation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the regulations governing cannabis businesses, primarily focusing on the Social Equity Council's (SEC) role and oversight. Key provisions include granting the SEC the authority to conduct investigations to fulfill its duties, and establishing stricter rules regarding changes in ownership or control for certain cannabis businesses. Specifically, equity joint ventures approved by the SEC will be prohibited from changing ownership or control for seven years after licensure, and approved social equity applicants (businesses aiming to benefit communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition) will face similar restrictions during their provisional licensing period and for three years after receiving a final license. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for the SEC, mandating the submission of an existing quarterly report to the chairperson of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus of the General Assembly while eliminating a previous monthly report to the same caucus. Furthermore, the SEC is now required to develop and issue policies and procedures, and adopt regulations, to manage these ownership and control requirements for cannabis establishments. Finally, the bill allows a social equity applicant to apply for a one-time replacement of an original backer under specific conditions.
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Bill Summary: To (1) authorize the Social Equity Council to conduct investigations to carry out its duties, (2) provide that no change shall be made in the ownership or control of certain equity joint ventures during the seven-year period following licensure, (3) require the council to submit an existing quarterly report to the chairperson of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus of the General Assembly, (4) eliminate a monthly report by the council to said caucus, (5) require the council to issue policies and procedures, and adopt regulations, to implement requirements concerning changes in the ownership and control of certain cannabis establishments, (6) provide that no change shall be made in the ownership or control of an approved social equity applicant during the provisional licensure period or the three-year period following final licensure, and (7) provide that a social equity applicant may apply to replace an original backer.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : General Law Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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OK bill #HB4143 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Motor vehicles; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning motor vehicle traffic collisions, raises the minimum damage amount that requires a written report to the Department of Public Safety from $300 to $3,000 for collisions involving damage to vehicles or other property, and also for law enforcement officers investigating collisions on public roadways. Importantly, the bill exempts accidents from reporting requirements when all parties involved agree to exchange information and there is no injury, death, or damage to property other than the vehicles themselves. This change aims to streamline reporting for minor incidents. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 10-108 and 40-102, which relate to traffic collisions and reports; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; exempting certain accidents from reporting requirements; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Manger (R)*, Kelly Hines (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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CT bill #HB05350 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Cannabis, Hemp And Infused Beverage Regulation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modernizes and clarifies regulations surrounding cannabis and hemp in the state. Key provisions include replacing the term "marijuana" with "cannabis" throughout existing statutes, and redefining "cannabis" to encompass a broader range of products. It allows qualifying out-of-state patients to access the state's palliative use cannabis market, and clarifies that transport vehicles for cannabis producers are not required to have more than one employee. The bill also establishes a cannabis regulatory working group to study and recommend changes to cannabis regulations, policies, and legislation. It introduces new rules for financial transactions between cannabis retailers, hybrid retailers, or dispensaries and cultivators, micro-cultivators, or producers, limiting credit to thirty days and establishing a notice of delinquency process. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection is authorized to order notices of delinquency and adopt regulations for new licenses and endorsements, including allowing sales of additional palliative use cannabis products. The Social Equity Council will review and approve certain sales or transfers of cannabis establishment licenses issued to social equity applicants, and both the Commissioner of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council must submit policies and procedures to the relevant legislative committee. Furthermore, the bill limits the retention of personal data for age verification by retailers, hybrid retailers, and dispensaries to twenty-four hours, and removes requirements for hybrid retailers to maintain a pharmacist on-site or offer pharmacist consultations. It also adjusts potency limits for edible cannabis products, removes dosage and concentration limits for cannabis concentrates and flower, allows for remediation of cannabis flower and plant material using ionizing radiation with disclosure, permits additional branding and colors on cannabis packaging, increases THC limits in infused and high-THC beverages, allows out-of-state laboratories to test infused beverages, modifies labeling for infused beverages, and authorizes infused beverage wholesalers to sell to additional liquor permittees. Finally, the bill establishes a commercial extractor license and an infused beverage on-premises consumption endorsement for certain liquor permittees.
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Bill Summary: To (1) replace "marijuana" with "cannabis", (2) redefine "cannabis", (3) authorize qualifying out-of-state patients to access the state's palliative use cannabis market, (4) provide that no producer shall be required to staff any transport vehicle with more than one employee, (5) establish a cannabis regulatory working group, (6) prohibit a retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility from borrowing money or receiving credit from a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer for more than thirty days, (7) authorize the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to order a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer to issue a written notice of delinquency for any delinquent retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility, (8) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations to (A) establish additional licenses and endorsements, and (B) allow for sales of additional palliative use cannabis products to consumers at retailers and hybrid retailers, (9) require the Social Equity Council to review and approve certain sales or transfers involving cannabis establishment licenses issued to social equity applicants, (10) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council to submit policies and procedures to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to consumer protection, (11) provide that no retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility shall retain any personal data obtained for purposes of age verification for longer than twenty-four hours, (12) eliminate provisions requiring a hybrid retailer to (A) maintain a pharmacist at its hybrid retailer location, (B) offer pharmacist consultations, and (C) maintain a private consultation space for pharmacists, (13) allow edible cannabis products to exceed five milligrams of THC in certain circumstances, (14) eliminate the dosage, potency and concentration limits for cannabis concentrates, cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material, (15) provide that cannabis flower or other cannabis plant material shall not be required to undergo stability testing once it is in its final packaging, (16) authorize remediation of cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material by exposure to ionizing radiation and require a disclosure label concerning such remediation, (17) authorize the inclusion of additional branding and colors on cannabis packaging, (18) provide that certain information and documents concerning a material change to a cannabis establishment shall be public records, (19) increase the permissible amount of THC in infused beverages and high-THC beverages, (20) authorize out-of-state laboratories to test infused beverages, (21) modify the labeling requirements applicable to infused beverages, (22) authorize infused beverage wholesalers to sell infused beverages to additional liquor permittees, (23) establish a commercial extractor license, (24) establish an infused beverage on premises consumption endorsement for cer
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : General Law Committee, Kadeem Roberts (D), Nicholas Menapace (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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KS bill #HB2437 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records, removing individuals disqualified for voting from such records and providing an open records request exemption for certain information related to such records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the accuracy of voter registration records by authorizing the use of additional resources and processes for verification and removal of ineligible individuals. It mandates that the Secretary of State conduct comparisons of the statewide voter registration system with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database twice annually, ensuring one check occurs at least 180 days before a federal general election, and then transmits any potential noncitizen matches to county election officials for review. County election officials are required to notify voters before cancellation, place them in a challenged status, confirm their citizenship, and ultimately remove those confirmed to be ineligible from the voter rolls. The bill also establishes an annual reporting requirement to legislative committees on the outcomes of these verification processes and makes certain information related to these checks confidential, exempting it from public disclosure under the open records act, to protect personally identifiable information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning elections; relating to voter registration; authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records; requiring periodic comparisons with the federal systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) database; removing individuals disqualified for voting from voter registration records; providing an open records exemption for certain information related to voter registration; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-2316c and 25-2324 and repealing the existing section sections.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Elections
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
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CT bill #HB05228 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Cigarette Dealers And Electronic Nicotine Delivery System And Vapor Product Dealers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, introduces new restrictions on who can obtain or renew licenses and registrations to sell cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and vapor products. For cigarette dealers, the Department of Revenue Services will not issue or renew a license if more than twenty-five percent of the retail sales area is dedicated to these products, or if sales of these products exceed fifty percent of the dealer's total annual gross sales. Similarly, for ENDS and vapor product dealers, the Department of Consumer Protection will not issue or renew a dealer registration if the applicant exceeds these same sales and retail area limitations, or if the business is located in a town that already has one registered dealer for every 2,500 residents, based on the most recent census. These changes aim to regulate the concentration and sales focus of businesses selling these regulated products.
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Bill Summary: To provide that (1) the Department of Revenue Services shall not issue a cigarette dealer's license, or renew any such license, for certain applicants who exceed certain limitations concerning annual gross sales and the use of retail sales area, and (2) the Department of Consumer Protection shall not issue an electronic nicotine delivery system certificate of dealer registration, or renew any such registration, for certain applicants who (A) exceed certain limitations concerning annual gross revenue and the use of retail sales area, or (B) are located in a town that already includes one dealer for every two thousand five hundred residents.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : General Law Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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VA bill #HB1272 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for electronic skill gaming devices in Virginia, authorizing the Virginia Lottery Board to license manufacturers, distributors, operators, and host locations. It imposes a 25% tax on the gross profits generated from these devices, with the revenue allocated to various funds, including local governments, problem gambling treatment, PreK-12 education, and law enforcement. The bill defines "electronic skill gaming device" as a device where the outcome is predominantly determined by player skill, distinguishing it from traditional gambling devices and amusement devices. It sets licensing requirements, including background checks and fees, and prohibits inducements to host locations. The bill also establishes a voluntary exclusion program for individuals who wish to self-exclude from gaming activities, including electronic skill gaming devices, and outlines penalties for violations, including criminal offenses and civil penalties. Importantly, it allows localities to hold referendums to prohibit these devices within their jurisdiction and sets an effective date of July 1, 2027, for these provisions.
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Bill Summary: Regulation and taxation of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of such electronic gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : C.E. Hayes (D)*, Terry Kilgore (R), Debra Gardner (D), J.R. Henson (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 13 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
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VA bill #SB542 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, with no retail sales permitted before January 1, 2027, and mandates the consolidation of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) into the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) by January 1, 2028, to form the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Control Authority (ABCCA). Prior to this merger, the CCA will regulate and license the retail market, while the ABC will enforce laws against illegal marijuana sales and distribution. The bill also outlines an implementation plan for the merger, to be submitted by November 15, 2026, to relevant legislative committees. Additionally, it makes various amendments to existing laws, including changes to the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Fund, exemptions for certain employees, disclosure requirements for state officers, closed meeting provisions, and definitions related to cannabis. It also introduces new provisions regarding state and tribal relations for marijuana regulation, clarifies lawful industrial hemp production, modifies evidence rules for forensic scientists, and establishes a comprehensive regulatory structure for various marijuana establishments, including cultivation facilities, processing facilities, retail stores, microbusinesses, delivery operators, and testing facilities, with specific licensing, testing, labeling, and tax requirements. The bill also addresses home cultivation, prohibits certain practices by licensees, and sets penalties for violations, while also providing protections for individuals seeking emergency medical attention for overdoses or reporting sexual assault. Furthermore, it includes provisions for the sealing of certain marijuana-related offenses and clarifies the role of the Virginia Department of Education in providing information on marijuana use to students and teachers.
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Bill Summary: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth and provides that no retail sales may occur prior to January 1, 2028. The bill requires that no later than January 1, 2028, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) shall become a division of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) to form the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Control Authority (ABCCA). No later than November 15, 2026, the bill requires ABC and CCA to submit a joint implementation plan to combine the two authorities to the Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market and the Chairs of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations. The bill specifies that prior to the transition to the ABCCA, the CCA shall administer the licensing and regulation of the retail cannabis market and ABC shall be the primary authority responsible for enforcing laws related to the illegal sale and distribution of marijuana and marijuana products. This bill incorporates SB 671 and SB 826.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lashrecse Aird (D)*, Louise Lucas (D), Aaron Rouse (D)
• Versions: 10 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House Conferees: Krizek, Herring, Morefield
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ID bill #S1283 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho Direct to Consumer Commerce Act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act" to simplify the sale of homemade food and nonalcoholic drinks directly from producers to consumers, aiming to boost agricultural sales at farm stands and homes with minimal regulatory hurdles. It defines terms like "homemade" (foods prepared at a private farm or home kitchen, not for immediate on-site consumption), "informed end consumer" (the final purchaser who won't resell), and distinguishes between "perishable food" (requiring temperature control) and "shelf-stable food" (not requiring temperature control). The act preempts stricter local regulations on these products, but does not exempt them from laws regarding weights, measures, pesticides, or require compliance with specific dairy and raw milk regulations if applicable. It also clarifies that products sold under this act cannot be used as ingredients in food establishments and does not limit liability for gross negligence. Producers must inform consumers that their products are not government-inspected and display a warning sign, and perishable foods must have safe handling instructions. The bill also outlines specific exceptions for the sale of certain meats, allows for "animal shares" where consumers own a portion of an animal before slaughter, and requires producers to keep records of transactions for two years, which are confidential unless needed for a foodborne illness investigation. Additionally, it amends existing laws to clarify that certain grading and packaging requirements for farm products, fruit, and potatoes do not apply to products sold under this new direct-to-consumer act, and it exempts these direct-to-consumer sales from certain tagging, detention, and assessment regulations.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; AMENDING TITLE 37, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 2, TITLE 37, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IDAHO DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER COMMERCE ACT; AMENDING SECTION 22-703, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SALE OF GRADED AND UNGRADED PRODUCTS; AMENDING SECTION 22-801, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING FRUIT PACKAGING; AMENDING SECTION 22-901, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING APPLICATION; AMENDING SECTION 37-118, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE TAGGING AND DETENTION OF ARTICLES OR PRODUCTS SUSPECTED OF
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Agricultural Affairs Committee, Todd Lakey (R), Shawn Dygert (R), Tammy Nichols (R), Chris Bruce (R), Kevin Cook (R), Dan Garner (R), Lori McCann (R), Bruce Skaug (R), John Shirts (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs
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TN bill #HB2506 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes certain records related to immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities, specifically protecting the identities and personal information of officers involved in these activities, as well as details about future operations like dates, times, locations, and strategies. It defines "criminal negligence" as the same as in Section 39-11-106 of Tennessee law, meaning a failure to exercise reasonable care that results in a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise. Releasing this confidential information with criminal negligence is classified as a Class E felony, a serious crime, and can also lead to the removal from office, known as ouster, for officials who commit this offense. The bill also amends existing laws to include the criminally negligent release of such confidential immigration enforcement information as grounds for ouster and clarifies that this confidentiality does not prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing necessary information among themselves or apply to information already public by federal law or court order.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, makes certain records regarding immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities or officials; punishes as a Class E felony the criminally negligent public release of certain confidential records; expands the grounds for ouster to include the criminally negligent release of certain confidential records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Cameron Sexton (R)*, Dan Howell (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
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NH bill #SB626 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Restricting right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requiring proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's right-to-know law by restricting public record access requests to only citizens who can prove they are domiciled or maintain a permanent residence in the state. Specifically, the bill defines "citizen" as a natural person with a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requires individuals requesting governmental records to provide documentation proving their state residency, such as through voter registration or identification. The bill also includes an exemption for news organizations located outside of New Hampshire, allowing them to continue making record requests. Under this proposed legislation, government bodies and agencies would only be required to make governmental records available for inspection and copying to individuals who can demonstrate their New Hampshire residency status. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage and is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually. This change would significantly alter the current right-to-know process by limiting public record access to state residents and requiring specific documentation to prove residency before a request can be processed.
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Bill Summary: This bill restricts right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requires proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Bill Gannon (R)*, Tim McGough (R), Donovan Fenton (D), Dan Innis (R), Mark McConkey (R), Howard Pearl (R), Tara Reardon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1055s, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 9
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WA bill #HB2301 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Concerning extended producer responsibility requirements associated with paint.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing "extended producer responsibility" program for architectural paints to include a broader range of "paint products," such as aerosol coatings, coating-related products, and nonindustrial coatings, by requiring paint manufacturers (producers) to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of these products. Producers must join or fund a stewardship organization that will develop and implement a plan for collecting, transporting, recycling, reusing, and disposing of leftover paint products. This plan will include a standardized "paint product stewardship assessment" added to the purchase price of paint products to fund the program, with specific requirements for collection site accessibility and public education. The bill also clarifies definitions, outlines the responsibilities of producers, distributors, and retailers, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, while also making changes to public records exemptions related to this program.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to extended producer responsibility requirements 2 associated with paint; amending RCW 70A.515.010, 70A.515.020, 3 70A.515.030, 70A.515.040, 70A.515.050, 70A.515.060, 70A.515.070, 4 70A.515.080, 70A.515.090, 70A.515.100, 70A.515.110, 70A.208.020, and 5 82.04.765; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; and repealing RCW 6 70A.515.130. 7
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Strom Peterson (D)*, Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Julia Reed (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Davina Duerr (D), Beth Doglio (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Roger Goodman (D), Nicole Macri (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Peterson 2301-S AMH PETE H3760.2
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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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RI bill #S2971 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Suicide Prevention--Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act," which allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a list restricting their ability to purchase or possess firearms, either temporarily for 180 days or indefinitely. Individuals can request removal from these lists after a specified waiting period, and their requests cannot be denied. The bill mandates the destruction of all records related to an individual's inclusion on these lists, ensuring they are not accessible to the public or used for future background checks or permit applications. It also imposes a $25 civil fine for possessing a firearm while on a restricted list and makes it a misdemeanor to add someone to these lists without their knowledge. The Department of Attorney General, along with law enforcement agencies, will manage these lists and the associated processes, including developing forms and verifying identities. Healthcare providers can also facilitate a patient's inclusion on these lists with proper consent and verification.
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Bill Summary: This act would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms as well as to request removal from the restricted list. The act would further require that all individual records related to the person's inclusion on the list would be destroyed and not subject to the access to public records act. Additionally, the act would also impose a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for firearm possession by a person on a restricted list and make it a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to either restricted list without their knowledge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Bridget Valverde (D)*, Pam Lauria (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Linda Ujifusa (D), Dawn Euer (D), Alana DiMario (D), Lori Urso (D), Melissa Murray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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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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MI bill #SB0758 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Michigan Kids Code Act, establishes comprehensive regulations for online service providers regarding the protection of minors' privacy and digital experiences. The legislation applies to online services with annual revenues over $25 million or those processing data from at least 50,000 consumers, and focuses on creating robust safeguards for users under 18 years old. Key provisions include mandating the highest privacy settings by default for minors, prohibiting targeted advertising to minors, restricting notification times, banning manipulative design features called "dark patterns", and requiring prominent tools for account deletion. Online service providers must configure default privacy settings to maximize protection, prevent adult users from accessing a minor's account or content without explicit consent, and provide parents with tools to manage their children's online activities, such as controlling account settings, restricting purchases, and monitoring time spent on the platform. The bill also requires annual independent third-party audits detailing the platform's practices regarding minors, with potential civil fines of up to $50,000 per violation starting January 1, 2027. The Attorney General is tasked with creating and regularly updating rules to keep pace with emerging technology, with the ultimate goal of protecting minors' autonomy and online safety.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish standards and practices relating to certain online services; to prohibit certain acts and practices by covered online service providers related to certain online services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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• Introduced: 12/17/2025
• Added: 12/18/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Kevin Hertel (D)*, Mallory McMorrow (D), Erika Geiss (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection (12:30:00 3/4/2026 Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend St, Lansing, M)
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TN bill #HB1885 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates illegal gambling and related activities, including online sweepstakes games which involve virtual currency that can be exchanged for prizes, as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, meaning they are considered unfair or deceptive business practices. It expands the investigative powers of the Attorney General and Reporter, the state's chief legal officer, to gather information and compel compliance from individuals or entities involved in unlawful gambling activities, including the ability to seek court orders to prevent the destruction or concealment of relevant documents. Additionally, the bill clarifies and enhances the authority of the Sports Wagering Council, the body that oversees legal sports betting in Tennessee, to investigate and address illegal gambling and gaming activities, including those that may occur outside of licensed operations.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, designates illegal gambling and related activities as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Cepicky (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
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UT bill #HB0058 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Insurance Code Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of the Utah Insurance Code to update provisions related to insurance operations and oversight. Key changes include allowing insurance fraud investigators to investigate crimes committed by licensees and be eligible for public safety retirement benefits, clarifying examination costs for insurers and other regulated entities, and modifying rules for financial condition and market regulation surveillance systems. The bill also introduces new regulations for ambulance membership organizations, including requirements for their plans, financial reserves, and marketing practices, and exempts them from certain insurance regulations. Additionally, it updates provisions concerning the filing of financial statements with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), clarifies rules for captive insurance companies and risk retention groups, and revises requirements for continuing education for insurance producers and consultants. The bill also modifies rules for title insurance producers, including their licensing, financial protection, and escrow activities, and introduces new standards for dental claims processing and transparency. Finally, it makes changes to the Utah Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act and updates various definitions and administrative procedures within the Insurance Code.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to insurance.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Dunnigan (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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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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FL bill #S1298 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Records/Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 447.308 to make "showing of interest" statements, which are signed by public employees indicating they no longer want to be represented by a certified bargaining agent (a union or similar group that negotiates on behalf of employees), confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they cannot be accessed by the public. This exemption is intended to protect employees from potential negative consequences for expressing their desire to leave a union, similar to how existing law protects those who wish to join one. The bill also includes provisions for future legislative review of this exemption, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and specifies how the law will revert if the exemption is not saved. The Legislature has declared this confidentiality a public necessity, arguing that the harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 447.308, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a showing of interest signed by the employees or the group of employees who no longer desire to be represented by a certified bargaining agent; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for the reversion of specified statutory text under certain conditions; providing statements of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table
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DC bill #B26-0616 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, mandates the public release of body-worn camera recordings in cases of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force, even when the officer involved is not from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), as long as an MPD officer was present. It clarifies that "law enforcement officer" includes any authorized officer, agent, or employee of federal, state, or local governments involved in law enforcement, and defines "MPD" as the Metropolitan Police Department. The bill also retroactively applies these transparency requirements to incidents occurring since August 1, 2025, requiring release within 10 business days of the bill's effective date, and includes a description of the incident along with the recordings. Furthermore, it amends existing regulations to prevent MPD officers from reviewing body-worn camera footage to assist in writing initial reports for incidents involving MPD officers, but allows them to do so for incidents involving other law enforcement officers prior to the bill's emergency effective date. This emergency legislation is intended to be in effect for no longer than 90 days.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, section 3004 of the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 and Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to require the release of body-worn camera recordings of Metropolitan Police Department Officers present in the event of an officer-involved death or serious use of force by a law enforcement officer other than a Metropolitan Police Department officer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Brooke Pinto (D)*, Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Final Reading
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NH bill #HB164 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Relative to local records retention.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates $150,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund a local government records manager position and establish a publicly accessible website for local electronic records, allowing for their retention and public access. The bill amends existing laws to require the director of state archives to designate such a website with the approval of the municipal records board, and authorizes the local government records manager, or the state archivist if the role is unfilled, to hire specialists to develop and maintain this website. It also clarifies that electronic municipal records stored on this designated website can serve as the official record, eliminating the need for municipalities to keep additional copies if public access is provided cost-free. Furthermore, the bill updates provisions regarding public access to governmental records, allowing for the provision of a website domain name if the record is uploaded online.
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Bill Summary: This bill funds and equips the local government record manager with online storage of records that are available for public access.
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• Introduced: 01/04/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 25
• Last Amended: 01/06/2025
• Last Action: Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing (09:15:00 3/3/2026 Room 122-123, State House)
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IA bill #HF2565 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act establishing a human trafficking investigative task force.(Formerly HF 1011, HF 831, HF 463.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Iowa Human Trafficking Task Force within the department of public safety to combat human trafficking, granting it broad authority to make arrests, collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, and operate a 24/7 call center. The task force will be led by a director appointed by the commissioner and will be divided into four geographically defined teams, each staffed with specialized personnel including investigators, a cybercrimes expert, victim advocates, and dispatchers, all trained in human trafficking issues. Its duties include serving as the primary point of contact for human trafficking incidents, developing data collection and sharing strategies that prioritize victim safety, seeking grants, recommending training, and submitting annual reports to the general assembly. Additionally, the bill creates a special prosecution team within the attorney general's office to handle crimes investigated by the task force, with four assistant attorneys general appointed by the auditor of state to prosecute human trafficking-related cases, one for each quadrant of the state.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes a human trafficking investigative task force. DIVISION I. The bill provides that a task force to combat human trafficking is established within the department of public safety (department) to oversee and coordinate efforts to combat human trafficking, and shall be known as the Iowa human trafficking task force (task force). The task force shall have the full authority to make arrests, to call on other law enforcement entities within the state to assist with arrests and investigations, and to provide any back-up or necessary support that it requires in the execution of its duties as prescribed by law. It shall also have an office and call center 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, even during holidays. The bill provides that the commissioner of the department shall appoint a director of the task force. The task force will have four teams that are divided geographically into four quadrants where interstates 35 and 80 shall be the boundaries, and shall have the following personnel: a deputy director who shall be a certified law enforcement officer having specialized training in human trafficking; one person to act as an intelligence and evidence officer or investigator having specialized training in human trafficking, white collar crimes, and intelligence gathering and analysis; one person to oversee and conduct cybercrimes investigations, information technology forensics, and oversight of the task force’s cybercrimes operations, investigations, and intelligence gathering; eight total investigators, two to be placed in each quadrant, who shall be certified law enforcement officers having specialized training in human trafficking; four victim advocates, one to be placed in each quadrant having specialized training for human trafficking victims; and four emergency dispatchers having specialized training in human trafficking to staff the office and call center. The task force shall have the following duties and authority: serve as the primary point of contact for reporting, investigating, and any other activities associated with human trafficking in this state; consult with, oversee, and work jointly with other governmental agencies and nongovernmental or community organizations that have expertise in the areas of human trafficking prevention, victim protection and assistance, law enforcement, and prosecution for the purpose of combatting human trafficking in this state; develop, implement, and maintain a strategy to collect and maintain criminal history data and investigative intelligence on incidents related to human trafficking; develop a policy and standard operating procedure for sharing victim and offender data among governmental agencies that prioritize the safety and security of human trafficking victims; apply, or assist other governmental agencies to apply, for grants to support human trafficking enforcement, prosecutions, trainings, and victim services; research and recommend training and education to assist governmental agencies to identify and respond appropriately to human trafficking victims; take other steps necessary to advance the purposes of the office; annually submit a written report to the general assembly regarding the office’s activities related to combatting human trafficking and occurrences of human trafficking within the state; investigate human trafficking reports and make arrests when appropriate; oversee statewide training for human trafficking; possess the authority and ability to call on any law enforcement agency within the state to assist or support any investigation, call, or report as the investigator deems necessary including for the arrest, pursuit, and transporting of persons; and use the state auditor’s staff that performs auditing and investigations to utilize their expertise when attempting to determine other facts and details. DIVISION II. The bill directs the attorney general to add a new division to the office of attorney general that shall be known as the Iowa human trafficking task force special prosecution team. The division shall have the power to prosecute crimes and actions in the courts on behalf of the task force. The attorney general will have the full vested authority of oversight and direction of the assistant attorneys general to include providing funding for support and professional staff to support the division’s functions. The bill directs the auditor to appoint four assistant attorneys general for the sole purpose of prosecuting crimes that are related to human trafficking and the subject of investigation and arrest of the task force. One assistant attorney general must represent each quadrant of the state.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 457.
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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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MI bill #HB5544 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," aims to update and consolidate Michigan's laws governing money transmitters, which are businesses that transmit money on behalf of others. It requires these businesses to be licensed and establishes clear rules for their operation, including definitions for terms like "money transmission" (selling or issuing payment instruments, selling stored value, or receiving money for transmission) and "authorized delegate" (a person authorized by a licensee to conduct money transmission on their behalf). The act emphasizes coordination between states to reduce regulatory burdens, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing, and modernize financial safety requirements. It also outlines exemptions for certain entities like banks and governmental agencies, details licensing procedures, reporting requirements, and prudential standards such as maintaining a certain tangible net worth and providing security through a surety bond or deposit. The bill also addresses the acquisition of control of licensees, reporting of key individuals, and enforcement actions, including penalties and civil sanctions for violations, and repeals existing money transmission laws effective July 1, 2026, with the new act taking effect on January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Sarah Lightner (R)*, Mark Tisdel (R), David Martin (R), Brenda Carter (D), Will Snyder (D), Bill Schuette (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Finance (10:30:00 3/3/2026 Room 521, House Office Building)
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MS bill #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 #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 #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 #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 #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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CO bill #HB1039 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Adding Municipal Jails to County Jail Oversight Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipal jails, which are jails operated by city governments, to comply with the same data collection, standards, and oversight requirements that county jails already follow, with a deadline of July 1, 2027. It also establishes a 72-hour limit for holding individuals in municipal jails and mandates that jail staff take all reasonable steps to release pregnant individuals who are in labor, prioritizing their health and welfare. If a pregnant person in labor is not released from a municipal jail, the use of restraints is prohibited during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, and jail staff must create a written record of the event. Additionally, the bill clarifies that municipal jails are considered "jail facilities" for data collection purposes and ensures that municipal jail keepers are included in jail standard assessments and reporting processes, with a new non-voting member representing municipalities to be added to the Jail Standards Advisory Committee.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires municipal jails to comply with existing jail data collection requirements, standards, and oversight. The bill limits a municipal jail to holding a person for no longer than 72 hours. The bill requires a keeper of a municipal jail to take all reasonable steps, prioritizing the health and welfare of the pregnant person, to release a pregnant person from custody if jail staff have a reasonable belief the person is in labor. If the pregnant person in labor is not released, the use of restraints is prohibited during the labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery and the jail staff shall make a written record that the labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery occurred at the jail.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Michael Carter (D)*, Naquetta Ricks (D)*, Iman Jodeh (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Chris Richardson (R)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Chad Clifford (D)*, Regina English (D)*, Cecelia Espenoza (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Kenny Nguyen (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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WA bill #HB2384 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances the regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also referred to as "life plan communities," which are entities providing housing and care for over a year under a residency agreement with an entrance fee. Key provisions include requiring CCRCs offering "life care contracts" (contracts for life or over a year that include housing and care services like nursing, medical, or personal care, in exchange for an entrance fee) to submit actuarial analyses to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for review, starting July 1, 2027. These actuarial analyses, prepared by qualified actuaries, will be reviewed by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to determine if the CCRC has sufficient financial reserves to meet its obligations under moderately adverse conditions. The OIC will establish standards for these reviews and handle appeals. DSHS will then consider the OIC's review results when deciding whether to issue or renew a CCRC's registration, and the results of these actuarial reviews will be publicly available online. The bill also clarifies that the OIC is authorized to perform these actuarial review functions and that documents related to these reviews will be kept confidential by law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to increasing regulatory oversight of continuing 2 care retirement communities; amending RCW 18.390.010, 18.390.030, 3 18.390.040, 18.390.050, and 48.02.065; adding a new section to 4 chapter 18.390 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.02 RCW; and 5 providing an effective date. 6
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Nicole Macri (D)*, Julia Reed (D), Chipalo Street (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Shaun Scott (D), Roger Goodman (D), Natasha Hill (D), My-Linh Thai (D), Adam Bernbaum (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0.
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OK bill #SB2061 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act, creating a nine-member council within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to advise and coordinate efforts related to food policy in the state. The council will be composed of members appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, representing various sectors including farmers, local food initiatives, health departments, conservation, food banks, and agricultural divisions, with staggered three-year terms. The council is tasked with fostering connections between farmers and local organizations to promote "local food" (food produced within Oklahoma) and "sustainable food" (food systems that are economically viable, environmentally protective, and accessible), strengthening farm-to-school programs, improving producer-to-consumer access through farmers markets and "agritourism" (tourism related to agriculture), and assessing the economic and health impacts of local food systems, including the use of "community gardens" (land cultivated for local food production) and "farmers hubs" (facilities supporting the distribution of products from multiple farmers). The council will operate under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act, meet at least four times annually, and submit an annual report with recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders, with members eligible for travel expense reimbursement but not compensation, and the act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act; providing short title; defining terms; establishing membership of the Oklahoma Food Policy Council; providing for membership terms; providing for filling of vacancies; requiring compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act; allowing for reimbursement of certain expenses; providing for an advisory and coordinating role to connect farmers, community gardens, and local organizations; promoting sustainable locally grown food and farm-to-school initiatives; supporting producer-to-consumer access, farmers markets, and agritourism; providing for collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring annual reporting to the Governor and the Legislature; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Nikki Nice (D)*, Jim Grego (R)*, Aletia Timmons (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Timmons
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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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OK bill #SB392 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission, which is responsible for representing communities affected by potential military base realignments or closures, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, and also updates the statutory language to change "vice-chair" to "vice chair." The Commission is composed of nine members, including five appointed by the Governor to represent specific military installations like Altus Air Force Base and Fort Sill, two legislative appointees who serve as non-voting members, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General, also as non-voting members. The bill also clarifies that the members will not be considered public officers for certain legal purposes and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, with the main provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5401, which relates to creation of the Commission; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2025
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Roland Pederson (R)*, Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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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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AZ bill #HB4056 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Legislators; public records; fees; exemption
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to create a new section, 39-130, concerning public records requests made by legislators. Specifically, it states that any legislator making a public records request in their official capacity cannot be charged any fees or be responsible for any costs associated with that request. Furthermore, any public records provided to a legislator under these circumstances must be delivered in an electronic format. This provision aims to ensure legislators can access public information efficiently and without financial burden when performing their duties.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 39, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 39-130; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Teresa Martinez (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Transmit to Senate
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MS bill #SB2044 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act; amend concerning confidentially.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act to establish confidentiality for agreements related to student-athletes earning compensation for their publicity rights, meaning their name, image, likeness, or fame. Specifically, it mandates that all such agreements and their terms must be kept confidential by all parties involved, with no disclosure permitted without the express written consent of everyone involved. The bill also outlines penalties for unauthorized disclosure, including civil liability for actual damages, injunctive relief to stop further disclosures, and attorney's fees and costs. Furthermore, it specifies that athlete agents who violate these confidentiality rules can face administrative sanctions, such as suspension or revocation of their registration. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Mississippi law, including allowing the Secretary of State to take action against individuals who violate these confidentiality provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-97-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Confidentiality Of Agreements And Remedies For Unauthorized Disclosure; To Amend Section 73-42-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 37-97-101, 37-97-103, 37-97-107 And 37-97-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicole Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #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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MS bill #SB2114 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry under state law and require cooperation with federal authorities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill criminalizes illegal entry into Mississippi from a foreign nation at any location other than a lawful port of entry, making it a felony offense punishable by at least two years in prison. It also establishes a felony offense, in addition to penalties for the underlying crime, for any alien arrested for certain crimes who is determined to be unlawfully present in the United States, with potential additional prison time for those arrested for violent crimes or sex offenses. The bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) determine the number and identities of illegal aliens in the state and enforce immigration laws in cooperation with federal authorities, requiring the DPS to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and directing county detention facilities to enter into agreements to participate in ICE's Section 287(g) program, which allows state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws. For individuals not charged with violent crimes or sex offenses, courts can order their return to their country of origin instead of prosecution, provided they agree, pay a $35,000 fine, have no prior convictions for violent crimes or sex offenses, and are not facing other felony charges; upon such an order, the Department of Corrections must notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection to arrange for repatriation. The bill also outlines affirmative defenses to prosecution, such as having lawful federal immigration status or asylum, and prohibits those charged or convicted under this act from being eligible for expunction, intensive supervision, nonadjudication, parole, or any early release programs.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Define Terms; To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Determine The Number And Identities Of All Illegal Aliens Residing In The State Of Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Public Safety To Enforce The Immigration Laws As Authorized Pursuant To Federal Laws And The Laws Of This State; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency As Soon As Possible; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency Operating A County Detention Facility To Execute A Written Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency To Participate In The Immigration Program Established Under Section 287(g); To Provide A Felony Offense For A Person Who Is An Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Enters Or Attempts To Enter This State Directly From A Foreign Nation At Any Location Other Than A Lawful Port Of Entry; To Provide A Felony Offense, In Addition To Any Existing Penalty For The Underlying Crime, For A Person Who Is Arrested For Certain Criminal Offenses And Is Determined To Be An Illegal Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Unlawfully Present In The United States; To Authorize A Sentencing Court To Issue A Written Order Discharging The Person And Requiring Said Individual To Return To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Direct The Court To Remand The Person Subject To The Order To The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Notify The United States Customs And Border Protection Of The Department Of Homeland Security To Arrange Transportation For The Repatriation Of The Person Back To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Provide Certain Affirmative Defenses To Prosecution Under This Act; To Provide That A Defendant Charged Or Convicted Under This Act Is Not Eligible For Expunction, An Intensive Supervision Program, Nonadjudication, Parole, Or Any Early Release Program; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Angela Hill (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Chad McMahan (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
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FL bill #H0695 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Pub. Rec./Health Care
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new sections in Florida Statutes to provide exemptions from public meetings and public records requirements for certain interstate commissions related to healthcare professionals. Specifically, it exempts portions of meetings of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission when they discuss matters that are already exempt from disclosure by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt portions of meetings will also be exempt from public records laws. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to allow Florida to effectively implement and administer these interstate compacts, which govern the licensure and practice of emergency medical services personnel, physician assistants, and social workers across state lines. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of these exemptions, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031, unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating ss. 401.4661, 456.661, and 491.023, F.S.; providing exemptions from public meetings requirements for certain portions of meetings of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, respectively; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health & Human Services Committee, Mike Redondo (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Received
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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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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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DC bill #B26-0427 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Cybersecurity and Accountability Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary:
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Bill Summary: Cybersecurity and Accountability Act of 2025
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• Introduced: 10/09/2025
• Added: 10/10/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 0 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health
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DC bill #B26-0617 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, temporarily amends existing law to require the public release of body-worn camera (BWC) recordings and officer names in cases of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force, even when law enforcement officers from agencies other than the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are involved, provided an MPD officer is present. It also clarifies that MPD officers are generally prohibited from reviewing BWC footage to assist in writing initial reports for incidents involving an officer-involved death or serious use of force directly involving an MPD officer, but they may review footage for such incidents involving other law enforcement officers prior to a specific emergency act's effective date. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to include federal, state, and local agents authorized to enforce laws, and it applies retroactively to August 1, 2025, with the temporary provisions expiring after 225 days.
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Bill Summary: A BILL 26-617 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on a temporary basis, the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 and Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to require release of body-worn camera recordings of Metropolitan Police Department Officers present in the event of an officer-involved death or serious use of force by a law enforcement officer other than a Metropolitan Police Department officer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Brooke Pinto (D)*, Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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CT bill #SB00325 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Prohibiting The Disclosure Of The Residential Address Of Public School Teachers Under The Freedom Of Information Act And Establishing A Task Force Concerning Mass Requests Under The Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to prohibit public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of public school teachers who hold a professional educator certificate, adding them to a list of individuals whose addresses are already protected, such as judges, police officers, and firefighters. Additionally, the bill establishes a task force, composed of various appointed members with expertise in areas like open government, law, and artificial intelligence, along with state officials, to study the growing issue of "mass requests" for information, particularly those generated by artificial intelligence, and to recommend any necessary legal changes to help public agencies manage these requests.
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Bill Summary: To prohibit disclosure of the residential address of public school teachers under the Freedom of Information Act and to establish a task force to study how to respond to the issue of mass requests created by artificial intelligence.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Government Oversight Committee, Geraldo Reyes (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Laurie Sweet (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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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 #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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DC bill #B26-0314 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Local News Funding Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Local News Grant Program for the District of Columbia that allows registered voters to allocate news coupons to local news outlets, effectively providing public funding for journalism. Each registered voter will receive 5 news coupons annually to distribute to registered news outlets that meet specific eligibility criteria, such as producing original local reporting and making content accessible for free. A newly created seven-member Community Journalism Board will administer the program, with members appointed by various District government entities. The program will be funded by dedicating 0.1% of the District's General Fund budget to redemption grants, which will be distributed quarterly based on the number of news coupons allocated to each eligible news outlet. News outlets must register with the Board, maintain a separate program account, and adhere to reporting and disclosure requirements. The bill includes provisions to prevent coupon trading or selling, ensures transparency through a secure online system, and allows the Board to investigate violations and impose sanctions. Additionally, the program includes provisions for journalism development grants to support training and technical assistance for news outlets. The bill aims to support local journalism by creating a voter-directed public funding mechanism while establishing robust oversight and accountability measures.
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Bill Summary: A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To authorize and provide for the issuance of grants to local news outlets through the creation of a system of coupons that may be allocated by registered voters to the news outlets of their choice, to establish registration and eligibility requirements for news outlets to participate in the grant program, to require each news outlet to hold grant funds in a separate account pending their expenditure, to create a statutory lien on the separate account in favor of the District to secure the news outlet’s obligation to comply with this act, to establish the Community Journalism Board as an independent executive branch agency to administer the provisions of this act, to authorize (subject to appropriations) the dedication of 0.1% of the District’s General Fund budget to fund the news coupon grant program, and to further authorize the Board to issue journalism development grants to support training and technical assistance to news outlets and individuals; and to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 07/10/2025
• Added: 07/11/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Janeese George (D)*, Brianne Nadeau (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 07/03/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Human Services
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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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CT bill #SB00324 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Concerning Government Oversight Over Fraud And Waste And Establishing The Office Of Government Oversight And Efficiency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Government Oversight and Efficiency to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in state government operations, including personnel, property, and funds, and to evaluate the effectiveness of state agencies and private contractors. It also creates a working group to study and recommend legislation for preventing taxpayer waste through partnerships and investigations into fraud and waste, particularly concerning employee contracts and benefits. Additionally, the bill mandates that state agencies notify affected parties of significant legal changes and establishes a Results-Based Accountability Working Group to evaluate state agency programs. Finally, it requires the involvement of additional legislative committees and public officials for audit reports that have financial implications, ensuring greater scrutiny of state finances.
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Bill Summary: To establish a working group to uncover fraud and waste in state government, establish the Office of Government Oversight and Efficiency, require state agencies to notify affected parties of material and substantial changes in law, establish the Results-Based Accountability Working Group and require the involvement of additional committees and public officials for audit reports that have financial implications.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Geraldo Reyes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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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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CT bill #SB00251 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Increasing The Authority Of The Auditors Of Public Accounts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the authority of the Auditors of Public Accounts, the state agency responsible for overseeing government finances, by allowing them to demand more detailed transaction information and conduct further reviews when initial audits rely on samples of data from private entities. It also mandates that the Auditors conduct physical site visits to the main offices of private organizations receiving at least $25,000 annually in state funds for housing or human services as part of their audits. Furthermore, the bill empowers the Auditors to establish performance and accountability standards for state agencies and quasi-public agencies (organizations created by law that are not fully government-run but serve a public purpose) that have significant violations related to contracts, and they can require these entities to meet these standards before renewing contracts. Finally, the Auditors will gain the power to issue subpoenas, which are official orders to appear or produce documents, as part of their investigations into potential wrongdoing.
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Bill Summary: To authorize the Auditors of Public Accounts to (1) require additional review in audits where only a sampling of transactions was obtained, (2) require physical site visits of certain housing and human services providers, (3) establish agency and quasi-public agency performance and accountability standards, and (4) issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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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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WA bill #SB5998 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental operating appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding levels for various state agencies and programs. It amends existing laws related to fiscal matters and makes appropriations for the House of Representatives, Senate, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee, Joint Legislative Systems Committee, Office of State Legislative Labor Relations, Office of the State Actuary, Statute Law Committee, Office of Legislative Support Services, Supreme Court, Commission on Judicial Conduct, Court of Appeals, Administrator for the Courts, Office of Public Defense, Office of Civil Legal Aid, Office of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Public Disclosure Commission, Secretary of State, Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, Caseload Forecast Council, Department of Commerce (Community Services, Housing, Local Government, Office of Economic Development, Energy and Innovation, Program Support), Department of Revenue, Board of Tax Appeals, Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, Insurance Commissioner, State Investment Board, Liquor and Cannabis Board, Utilities and Transportation Commission, Military Department, Public Employment Relations Commission, Board of Accountancy, Board for Volunteer Firefighters, Department of Enterprise Services, Department of Social and Health Services (Mental Health Program, Developmental Disabilities Program, Economic Services Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Special Commitment Program, Administration and Supporting Services Program, Payments to Other Agencies Program), and the State Health Care Authority (Employee and Retiree Benefits Program, Medical Assistance Program, Community Behavioral Health Program). The bill also includes provisions for new sections and repeals, along with declaring an emergency.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 28B.15.210, 2 28B.15.310, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 28B.76.526, 38.40.210, 41.24.030, 3 41.45.060, 43.07.130, 43.41.399, 43.43.839, 43.43.944, 43.70.250, 4 43.70.320, 43.79.565, 43.105.342, 43.185C.185, 43.216.828, 5 43.280.130, 43.330.767, 50.24.014, 59.21.050, 70.168.040, 6 70A.200.140, 71A.20.170, 74.46.561, 79.100.100, 82.87.030, and 7 89.16.020; amending 2025 c 424 ss 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 8 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 9 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 10 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 11 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 12 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 13 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 14 237, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 401, 15 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 512, 513, 515, 16 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 17 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 701, 702, 704, 713, 719, 18 722, 723, 727, 729, 732, 740, 726, 714, 801, 805, 901, 907, 909, and 19 913 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 70A.65.030; adding new 20 sections to 2025 c 424 (uncodified); repealing 2025 c 424 s 741 21 (uncodified); making appropriations; and declaring an emergency. 22
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : June Robinson (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Conference committee appointed. Senators Robinson, Stanford, Gildon.
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MS bill #SB2557 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Nicotine-adjacent products; define to prohibit distribution of to minors and for inclusion as an ENDS product.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill defines "nicotine-adjacent product" to include substances with a chemical structure similar to nicotine, those that mimic nicotine's effects on the central nervous system, or those marketed to evade existing regulations, and prohibits their distribution to individuals under 21 years old, with enhanced penalties for sales near educational properties or other public places. It also revises the definition of an "ENDS product" (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System) to encompass these nicotine-adjacent products, ensuring they are subject to the same regulations as traditional e-cigarettes and related devices, and brings forward existing provisions for potential amendment regarding ENDS product certification and compliance with FDA regulations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "nicotine-adjacent Product" And To Prohibit The Sale Of Such A Product To An Individual Under 21 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 97-32-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhanced Penalties For Distribution Of Nicotine-adjacent Products Within A Certain Proximity To Educational Property Or Other Public Places; To Amend Section 75-102-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "ends Product" To Include Nicotine-adjacent Products; To Bring Forward Section 75-102-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #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 #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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OK bill #HB4229 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public buildings and public works; school districts; public schools; emergency declarations; emergency contracts; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows school districts and public schools in Oklahoma to declare an emergency to enter into emergency contracts for repairs or to restore occupancy of school buildings, but only under specific conditions. These conditions include situations where a school building is unusable due to damage or system failures, or when students are displaced from their regular classrooms. The bill clarifies that these emergency declarations are strictly for actions needed to allow students to return to their facilities or to provide temporary instruction, and they do not apply to routine maintenance, planned renovations, or projects done for convenience. Any emergency declaration must be approved by the school's governing board, documented with the specific reasons for the emergency, and kept as a public record. This new law does not change any other existing emergency contracting powers but rather defines when schools can use them.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public buildings and public works; allowing school districts or public schools to declare an emergency for purposes of entering an emergency contract; providing conditions that must exist; limiting the scope of emergency declarations to contracts and actions to restore occupancy and permit return of displaced students; clarifying what emergency declarations shall not apply to; requiring emergency declarations to be approved by governing board; requiring emergency declarations to be documented and retained as part of public record; clarifying section does not limit other granted emergency contracting authority; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Kannady (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Rules Hearing (13:30:00 3/3/2026 Room 206)
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AZ bill #SB1437 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public records; format; fees
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records to clarify definitions and procedures for accessing them. It updates the definition of "officer" to include "chairperson" instead of "chairman" and refines the definition of "public body" to more broadly include entities that are supported by or spend public monies. The bill also clarifies that public bodies and officers are responsible for preserving, maintaining, and caring for their public records, and that these records must be protected from loss or destruction unless properly disposed of. Importantly, it establishes that copies of public records should be provided in the least expensive manner possible, with a preference for electronic copies, and that fees for these copies should be based solely on material costs, with exceptions for video recordings from law enforcement agencies and records requested for commercial purposes. The bill also clarifies that a request for a public record is considered denied if the custodian fails to respond promptly or provide an index of withheld records.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-121.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Jake Hoffman (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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OK bill #HB4363 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Higher education; Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking authorization; selection of president; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the governing structure of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing the Board of Trustees' authority to create its own rules and policies, and it eliminates the specific process previously outlined for selecting the university's president, which involved a joint search committee of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (A&M Board). The bill also removes outdated language related to the transition period for the university and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the board of trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking Board of Trustees authorization to promulgate rules and enact policies to govern the processes and procedures of the Board; deleting obsolete transition language; striking process for selection of the president of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony Moore (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education Oversight Committee
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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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WY bill #SF0020 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Data privacy-government entities.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires government entities in Wyoming, excluding the judicial branch and law enforcement agencies, to adopt policies for the collection, access, security, and use of personal data, which is defined as information linked to an identifiable person or digital identity. Government entities are prohibited from buying, selling, trading, or transferring personal data without explicit written consent, with exceptions for transfers between government entities, to contractors providing government services (who must protect the data and destroy it when no longer needed), or for specific approved exceptions not exceeding two years. The bill also allows Wyoming residents to request copies of their personal data and object to its accuracy, completeness, or handling, requiring government entities to respond within sixty days. Furthermore, government entities must not collect or retain more personal data than is reasonably necessary for their lawful functions, and personal data generally cannot be kept for more than three years without a written policy justifying the extended retention. The state chief information officer will develop sample policies by January 1, 2027, and the provisions of the bill will become effective at different times for various government entities, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; requiring government entities to adopt policies for the collection, access, security and use of personal data as specified; requiring specific personal data policies; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Speaker Signed SEA No. 0032
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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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OK bill #HB3521 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Financial institutions; Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; Banking Commissioner; Oklahoma State Banking Board; licenses; felony; repealer; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act," replacing existing state laws to modernize the regulation of money transmission businesses, which involves activities like selling payment instruments, stored value, or receiving money for transmission. The Act grants broad administrative authority to the State Banking Commissioner to interpret, administer, and enforce these regulations, including the power to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and collect fees to cover costs. It also establishes licensing requirements for money transmitters, with a nonrefundable application fee of $4,000 and a license fee of $3,000, and requires annual license renewals for $3,000. The bill aims to enhance public protection from financial crime, standardize regulatory processes, and modernize safety and soundness requirements. It introduces penalties for violations, including a Class D1 felony for intentionally making false statements or knowingly engaging in unlicensed money transmission activities, and allows for fines up to $5,000 per violation. The Act also updates references to other laws, repeals existing money transmission statutes, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to financial institutions; creating the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; providing legislative intent; defining terms; exempting certain individuals from the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; permitting the Commissioner of the Banking Department to require proof of exemption; empowering the Commissioner in order to carry out the purposes of the act; granting the Commissioner broad administrative authority to administer, interpret, and enforce act; authorizing Commissioner to promulgate rules; authorizing the Commissioner to recover costs by imposing and collecting fees and costs; exempting information obtained by the Commissioner from the Oklahoma Open Records Act; permitting disclosure of information under certain circumstances; permitting the Commissioner to disclose list of all licensees and aggregated financial or transactional data; listing information that can be disclosed; permitting the Commissioner to conduct investigations to administer and enforce the act; granting the Commissioner power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, compel attendance, take evidence, and require production of documents; authorizing the Commissioner to file an application with a district court to order a person to appear before the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to conduct an examination or investigation of a licensee; listing permissible examination or investigation approaches; requiring a licensee or delegate provide all records to the Commissioner; requiring a licensee to pay all costs reasonably incurred during an examination; authorizing and encouraging Commissioner to participate in multistate supervisory processes; clarifying section does not constitute waiver of Commissioner's authority to conduct an examination or investigation; clarifying effect of federal law on act; prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of money transmission unless licensed; exempting certain persons from licensure; providing that a license is not transferable or assignable; empowering and encouraging the Commissioner to establish consistent licensing between the state; empowering and encouraging the Commissioner to establish relationships or contracts with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; authorizing the Commissioner to utilize the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry for all aspect of licensing; permitting the Commissioner to waive or modify requirements as necessary to participate in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; requiring applicants for license use form prescribed by the Commissioner; authorizing Commissioner to create form and change form as necessary; requiring the application to contain certain information; adding application requirements for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, or other legal entities; providing for a nonrefundable application fee of Four Thousand Dollars and a nonrefundable license fee of Three Thousand Dollars; permitting the Commissioner to waive one or more of the application requirements; requiring an individual in control of a licensee or applicant, an individual that seeks to acquire control of a licensee, or each key individual to furnish to the Commissioner certain information; requiring international individuals to provide certain information; providing process for granting or denying applications for licensure; clarifying meaning of determination by the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to conduct on-site investigation of an applicant; requiring the application to pay reasonable cost of on-site investigation; permitting the Commissioner to issue license if certain conditions are met; requiring formal written notice of a denial of a license application and the specific reasons for the denial; authorizing applicant to appeal Commissioner's denial to the Oklahoma State Banking Board; permitting denial of an applicant if applicant was denied a license in the state in which the applicant is located or based on the findings of another state; requiring a license be renewed annually; providing for a Three Thousand Dollar renewal fee; providing procedure for renewal; permitting the Commissioner to extend a renewal date for good cause; permitting the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a license in accordance with this act; requiring prior written approval for any person to acquire control of a licensee; providing procedure for acquiring control of a licensee; providing for a nonrefundable fee of Four Thousand Dollars; authorizing the Commissioner to approve an acquisition of control if certain conditions are met; requiring formal notice of denial of an application to acquire control and to specify the reasons for denial; permitting applicant to appeal denial to the Oklahoma State Banking Board; exempting certain persons from requirements; requiring notification to the Commissioner of acquisition of control by exempted persons; exempting certain circumstances from application requirement; providing procedure for adding or replacing any key individual; requiring licensees to submit a report of condition; providing procedure and requirements for report; requiring yearly audited financial statement; setting requirements for audited financial statement; requiring report of authorized delegates; providing for contents of the report; requiring licensee file a report if certain events occur or the occurrence of a felony charge or conviction; requiring licensees to comply with federal and state reporting requirements; providing for the retention of records; permitting records be maintained in any form; requiring records be open to inspection by Commissioner; defining remit; providing procedure to be authorized to conduct business through an authorized delegate; requiring written contract; requiring licensee to notify authorized delegate of licensee's suspension, revocation, surrender, or expiration; providing effect of comingling funds by authorized delegate; prohibiting use of subdelegate; prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of money transmission on behalf of a person not incompliance with act; requiring licensees to forward money in accordance with an agreement unless licensee has a reasonable belief sender is victim of fraud or of a possible occurrence of a crime or violation of a law, rule, or regulation; exempting certain transmission of money from certain requirements; requiring licensee refund money upon written request except under certain circumstances; exempting certain transmission of money from requirements of section; defining receipt; requiring licensee or authorized delegate provide a receipt; listing requirements for receipt; requiring licensees that provide payroll processing services to provide certain information; requiring licensees to retain certain net worth; authorizing the Commissioner to exempt licensees for good cause from net worth requirement; requiring surety bond; requiring licensees to maintain permissible investments; authorizing the Commissioner to limit the extent to which certain specific investments may be considered permissible investments; authorizing statutory trust; exempting permissible investments impressed with a trust from attachment, levy, or sequestration except for a beneficiary; requiring Commissioner to notify other states of existence of statutory trust; authorizing Commissioner to allow other types of investments; providing for types of permissible investments; authorizing the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a license for certain reasons; permitting the Commissioner to consider certain information in determining whether a licensee is engaging in unsafe or unsound practice; permitting the Commissioner to issue an order suspending or revoking the designation of an authorized delegate if the Commissioner makes certain findings; permitting the Commissioner to consider certain information in determining whether an authorized delegate is engaging in unsafe or unsound practice; permitting the authorized delegate to apply for relief from suspension or revocation according to procedure prescribed by the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to issue cease and desist orders; permitting licensee or authorized delegate to appeal an order to cease and desist; authorizing the Commissioner to enter into consent orders; providing procedure and requirements for consent orders; deeming consent orders are final order and may not be appealed; creating a Class D1 felony for any person who intentionally makes a false statement, misrepresentation, or false certification in a record filed or required to be maintained under this act or that intentionally makes a false entry or omits a material entry in such a record; prescribing penalties; creating a Class D1 felony for any person who knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this act without being licensed under this act; prescribing penalties; authorizing the Commissioner to assess fines for violation of the act in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars per violation; permitting the Commissioner to assess costs and expenses for investigation and prosecution; permitting the Commissioner to issue a cease and desist for violation of Section 12 of this act; authorizing the Commissioner to petition the District Court of Oklahoma County to issue a temporary restraining order; providing effect of cease and desist order; permitting licensee or authorized delegate to file an appeal with the Oklahoma State Banking Board; authorizing transition period for persons providing payroll processing services in this state; amending Section 2, Chapter 363, O.S.L. 2025 (6 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1520.1), which relates to digital asset kiosk operators; updating reference; amending Section 14, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20N), which relates to Class D1 offenses; adding crimes to list; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1268.8, as amended by Section 129, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1268.8), which relates to the use of money transmission in violation of the Oklahoma Antiterrorism Act; updating references; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-503.1b, 2-503.1d, as amended by Section 278, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-503.1d), 2-503.1e, as amended by Section 279, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-503.1e), 2-503.1h, 2-503.1i, 2-503.1j, and 2-503.1l, which relate to the enforcement and administration of the Uniform Dangerous Substances Act; updating references; repealing 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515, which relate to the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : T.J. Marti (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
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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 #SB2821 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Capital sexual battery; create crime of.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the crime of "capital sexual battery" in Mississippi, which applies to individuals 18 years or older who commit sexual battery against a person under 12 years old, or injure the sexual organs of such a victim during an attempted sexual battery. If convicted of this capital felony, the defendant faces a separate sentencing proceeding to determine whether they should receive the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. The bill outlines a detailed process for this sentencing proceeding, including the presentation of aggravating factors (reasons to impose the death penalty) and mitigating circumstances (reasons to impose a lesser sentence), jury recommendations, and the judge's final decision. It also specifies that if the death penalty is not imposed, life imprisonment without parole will be the sentence. The bill amends existing laws to conform to these new provisions, including those related to parole eligibility for individuals convicted of capital offenses and the procedures for entering protection orders into a statewide registry.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require A Separate Proceeding On The Issue Of A Penalty For The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Authorize The Death Penalty; To Provide That If The Death Penalty Is Not Imposed Under This Act, Then Life Imprisonment Without Parole Shall Be Imposed; To Amend Sections 47-7-3, 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jeremy England (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*, Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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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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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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UT bill #HB0220 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Safety Data Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to centralize and standardize the reporting and management of public safety data, primarily by directing more information to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (a body established to oversee criminal justice matters). Key changes include requiring the Department of Public Safety and the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services to report sexual assault kit testing timelines and progress to this commission, and mandating that institutions report student housing crime statistics to the commission. Additionally, the bill expands the types of data that the public safety portal, managed by the commission, will collect and make accessible to criminal justice agencies, now including attempted weapons purchases by restricted individuals and sexual assault data from correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers. It also clarifies reporting requirements for various agencies, including the Attorney General's strike force combating violent crimes associated with illegal immigration and human trafficking, and the Board of Pardons and Parole, ensuring these reports are submitted to the commission. Finally, the bill makes minor adjustments to existing laws regarding firearm purchases, public records, and the reporting of sexual assaults in correctional and juvenile facilities, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to public safety data.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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IL bill #HB3494 • Last Action 03/03/2026
HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive protections for individual health data privacy in Illinois, requiring regulated entities to be transparent about their data collection, use, and sharing practices. The bill mandates that companies must obtain explicit, informed consent from individuals before collecting, processing, or selling their health data, and provides individuals with rights to confirm what data is being collected, request deletion of their data, and withdraw consent at any time. Companies are prohibited from using discriminatory practices against individuals who choose not to provide consent, and they must create clear, plain-language privacy policies that detail exactly how health data will be used. The bill also restricts geofencing around health service providers, limits government access to health data, and provides individuals with a private right of action to sue for violations, with potential damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, depending on whether the breach was negligent or intentional. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the law, and the bill includes numerous exceptions and protections to ensure it does not conflict with existing healthcare privacy laws like HIPAA.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. Provides that a regulated entity shall disclose and maintain a health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning health data privacy policies. Provides that a regulated entity shall not collect, share, or store health data, except in specified circumstances. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell health data concerning an individual without first obtaining valid authorization from the individual. Provides that a valid authorization to sell individual health data must contain specified information; a copy of the signed valid authorization must be provided to the individual; and the seller and purchaser of health data must retain a copy of all valid authorizations for sale of health data for 6 years after the date of its signature or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. Sets forth provisions concerning the consent required for collection, sharing, and storage of health data. Provides that an individual has the right to withdraw consent from the processing of the individual's health data. Provides that it is unlawful for a regulated entity to engage in discriminatory practices against individuals solely because they have not provided consent to the processing of their health data or have exercised any other rights provided by the provisions or guaranteed by law. Sets forth provisions concerning an individual's right to confirm whether a regulated entity is collecting, selling, sharing, or storing any of the individual's health data; an individual's right to have the individual's health data that is collected by a regulated entity deleted; prohibitions regarding geofencing; and individual health data security. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the provisions shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce a violation of the provisions as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*, Ann Williams (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Camille Lilly (D), Kam Buckner (D), Tracy Katz Muhl (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Theresa Mah (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Margaret Croke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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UT bill #SB0041 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Business Entity Technical Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several technical amendments to Utah law concerning business entities, primarily by updating references to existing statutes and clarifying terminology. Key changes include updating references to the "Utah Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act" from Title 48, Chapter 3a to Title 16, Chapter 20, and updating references to the "Model Registered Agents Act" to "Chapter 1a, Part 4, Registered Agent of an Entity" within Title 16. It also updates references related to corporations and nonprofit corporations to align with the new numbering and structure of Title 16, Chapter 1a. Additionally, the bill clarifies provisions related to the filing of annual reports, registered offices and agents, and the organization and powers of various business entities, including industrial banks and limited liability companies. The bill also renumbers and amends sections related to professional services companies, series limited liability companies, benefit limited liability companies, and decentralized autonomous organizations, ensuring consistency with the updated business entity statutes. Finally, it makes conforming amendments across various other titles that reference business entity laws, such as those related to insurance, real estate, and professional licensing, to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to business entities.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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KY bill #HB567 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to open records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Kentucky's open records law to clarify who qualifies as a "resident of the Commonwealth" for the purpose of inspecting public records and to allow officials to verify residency. Specifically, it amends the definition of a resident to include foreign business entities with a physical location in Kentucky, and it allows the official custodian of public records to require applicants to present government-issued photo identification with an address as proof of residency, or an alternative form of identification if photo ID is unavailable. These changes aim to streamline the process for accessing public information while ensuring that requests come from eligible residents.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick Flannery (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - House Floor Amendment 1
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UT bill #SB0117 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Title 58, Occupations and Professions, to update definitions, clarify licensing requirements, and adjust administrative procedures. Key changes include defining "license" to encompass various forms of authorization, clarifying the process for adjudicative proceedings by requiring at least three licensees to be consulted, and expanding the Division of Professional Licensing's access to Bureau of Criminal Identification records for background checks. It also modifies rules for licensure by endorsement, including the issuance of limited supervised training permits, and updates the timeframe for the division to determine if a criminal record would disqualify an applicant for licensure. The bill revises grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions, clarifies definitions of unlawful and unprofessional conduct, and adjusts penalties for violations. It also makes numerous technical amendments across various professional licensing acts, such as those for cosmetology, barbering, pharmacy, psychology, and chiropractic physicians, to ensure consistency and update requirements. Additionally, the bill addresses the controlled substance database, refining access rules and reporting procedures for prescribers and dispensers, and updates requirements for various health professions regarding criminal background checks and professional conduct.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies Title 58, Occupations and Professions.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sandall (R)*, Cory Maloy (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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MI bill #HB4765 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Elections: registration; proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and identification when voting; require. Amends secs. 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg & 509ii of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.493a et seq.) & adds sec. 496c.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Michigan's election law to require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and creates new documentation requirements for voter registration. Specifically, the bill mandates that voter registration applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of U.S. citizenship before being registered to vote, with acceptable documentation including driver's licenses, birth certificates, passports, naturalization documents, tribal identification cards, and other official documents that verify citizenship status. The bill amends several sections of Michigan election law to require a new section on voter registration applications that asks applicants to submit evidence of citizenship and states that the application will not be processed until such evidence is provided. The bill also adds provisions to protect the confidentiality of citizenship documentation by exempting it from public disclosure under the state's Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, the bill maintains existing automatic voter registration procedures through the Secretary of State's office and other state agencies, but now requires citizenship verification as part of those processes. The changes aim to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Michigan elections while providing multiple ways for individuals to demonstrate their citizenship status.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c.
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• Introduced: 08/13/2025
• Added: 08/14/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Woolford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 08/13/2025
• Last Action: House Election Integrity (09:00:00 3/3/2026 Room 307, House Office Building)
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UT bill #SB0141 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Child Welfare Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's child welfare laws, primarily focusing on the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and processes related to child protection and placement. Key changes include expanding the types of individuals and entities that can access child abuse and neglect reports, such as investigators from the Division of Professional Licensing, and clarifying the conditions under which such reports can be admitted as evidence in court. The bill also redefines "relative" to include a broader range of family connections, such as first, second, and third cousins, and expands the definition of "friend" for placement purposes. Furthermore, it modifies the procedural due process requirements for removing a child from a foster home, requiring the DCFS to provide more notice and opportunities for foster parents to be heard, especially for those who have cared for a child for 12 months or longer, and it clarifies the process for determining temporary custody and placement preferences for children removed from their homes, emphasizing the importance of considering relatives and friends while ensuring the child's safety and well-being. Finally, the bill adjusts provisions related to post-adoption contact agreements, allowing for more flexibility in their terms and enforcement.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the Division of Child and Family Services and child welfare processes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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IL bill #HB2764 • Last Action 03/03/2026
CD CORR-EARNED REENTRY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces a new earned reentry mechanism for individuals serving long-term prison sentences in Illinois, including those with life sentences. The bill creates a gradual implementation schedule where eligibility for earned reentry begins with prisoners who have served 35 consecutive years in the first year, then reduces to 25 years in the second year, and 20 years in the third year and thereafter. The Prisoner Review Board will conduct hearings to determine if an incarcerated person can obtain earned reentry, considering factors such as rehabilitation, likelihood of recidivism, disciplinary record, participation in educational and vocational programs, and future community reintegration plans. Importantly, the bill removes previous restrictions that prevented individuals serving life sentences from being paroled, and it applies retroactively to currently incarcerated individuals. The legislation is rooted in addressing systemic racism, reducing mass incarceration, and aligning with the state constitutional mandate to restore incarcerated individuals to useful citizenship. Victims and their families will be notified and given an opportunity to participate in the hearings, and while the bill provides an opportunity for review, it does not guarantee release. Prisoners are allowed to bring legal counsel or an advocate to their hearing and will be provided access to their master record file prior to the hearing.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in specified provisions of law, a person serving a term of imprisonment, including terms of natural life, in a Department of Corrections institution or facility is eligible for earned reentry. Provides that for the first year following the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 35 consecutive years. Provides that for the second year following the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 25 consecutive years. Provides that for the third year following the effective date of the amendatory Act and each year thereafter, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 20 consecutive years. Provides that hearings for earned reentry shall be administered by the Prisoner Review Board. Establishes procedures for the hearing. Removes provision that no person serving a term of natural life imprisonment may be paroled or released except through executive clemency. Provides that if any incarcerated person is released on earned reentry, his or her sentence shall be considered complete after the term of mandatory supervised release. Applies retroactively. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to delay parole or mandatory supervised release consideration for petitioners who are or will be eligible for release earlier than the provision provides. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed as a limit, substitution, or bar on a person's right to sentencing relief, or any other manner of relief, obtained by order of a court in proceedings other than as provided in the provision. Contains a severability provision. Defines "earned reentry". Effective January 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 10 : Carol Ammons (D)*, Kelly Cassidy (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Marcus Evans (D), Rita Mayfield (D), Theresa Mah (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lisa Davis (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
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IL bill #HB5130 • Last Action 03/03/2026
ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide a mechanism for extending the second notice period for rulemaking when an agency is unresponsive to suggestions from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). Specifically, if JCAR issues a "statement of unresponsiveness," meaning the agency failed to provide a substantive response within seven days to JCAR's suggestions regarding the propriety, legal adequacy, statutory authority, economic or budgetary effects, or public policy of the proposed rule, the second notice period will automatically be extended by up to an additional 45 days. If the agency still fails to provide a substantive response within seven days of receiving this statement of unresponsiveness, the rulemaking process will be considered withdrawn. Additionally, agencies must now certify in their written notice to JCAR that no internal procedures, policies, schedules, or other factors will prevent them from substantively engaging with JCAR's suggestions during this second notice period.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions regarding the second notice period for rulemaking, provides that the second notice period shall be extended for a period not to exceed an additional 45 days if the agency has received a statement of unresponsiveness from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Lists the requirements for a statement of unresponsiveness. Provides that failure to provide a substantive response within 7 days after a statement of unresponsiveness is issued shall constitute a withdrawal of the rulemaking. In provisions regarding the contents of the written notice to the Joint Committee, requires a statement certifying that no procedure, policy, schedule, or other feature of the agency will prevent the agency from substantively engaging with the Joint Committee regarding suggestions made during the second notice period.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Ryan Spain (R)*, Eva-Dina Delgado (D), Jackie Haas (R), Dave Vella (D), Curtis Tarver (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
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IL bill #SB3741 • Last Action 03/03/2026
NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Newborn Screening Act Changes, amends existing law to allow for an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, starting July 1, 2026, to be deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specific purposes, and also expands newborn screening to include hearing conditions. It clarifies that these changes do not override or preempt any provisions of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act, and limits certain provisions to hearing screenings. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes across several other Illinois laws, including the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Newborn Screening Act. Changes the title of the Act and the short title. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, determined by the Department by rule, may be collected and deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specified purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to override, replace, preempt, or supersede any provision, requirement, or other duty or prohibition under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. Limits the application of certain provisions to hearing screenings and makes technical and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mattie Hunter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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KY bill #HB831 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to abortion.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Compassionate Care Act, amends Kentucky law regarding abortions by defining key terms such as "lethal fetal anomaly" (a condition incompatible with life outside the womb, diagnosed by two physicians) and "medical emergency" or "medically necessary" (conditions that necessitate an abortion to avert death or serious, irreversible harm to the pregnant woman's physical health, reproductive health, or a major bodily function). It expands the circumstances under which an abortion may be performed to include cases of lethal fetal anomaly, and allows abortions up to 22 weeks of gestation if the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. The bill also permits abortions in publicly owned hospitals under certain conditions and modifies reporting requirements for abortions to include reasons such as rape or incest, while removing certain identified reports. Additionally, it repeals the requirement for spousal notification before an abortion.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 311.720, 311.7701, and 311.781 to define terms; amend KRS 311.723, 311.725, 311.727, 311.732, 311.7706, 311.772, 311.780, 311.782, and 311.783 to allow an abortion when the unborn child has a lethal fetal anomaly and delineate additional medical circumstances for the performance of an abortion; allow an abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest and the gestational age of the fetus is 22 weeks or less; amend KRS 311.800 to provide for an abortion in a publicly owned hospital under certain circumstances; amend KRS 213.101 to add rape or incest to the reporting requirement and remove identified reports; amend KRS 311.990 to conform; repeal KRS 311.735, relating to notice to a spouse; provide that the Act may be cited as the Compassionate Care Act.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Adam Moore (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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VA bill #SB699 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, a recommendation from the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to require public bodies to post their proposed meeting agendas on their official government websites, if they have one, before the meeting takes place. It also clarifies that public bodies cannot take "final action" on any items that are added to an agenda after a meeting has already started, unless those items are time-sensitive or are discussed in a closed meeting that is properly announced according to FOIA rules. The bill defines "final action" as a vote, adjudication, or other formal step that concludes a matter, excluding actions like referring an item to a committee, scheduling it for a future meeting, asking staff for more information, or issuing a proclamation.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas. Requires public bodies subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to post the proposed agenda on the public body's official government website, if any, prior to the meeting. The bill provides that no final action may be taken on any items added to an agenda after a meeting commences unless the matter is time-sensitive or is the subject of a closed meeting properly identified in a motion in accordance with FOIA requirements and defines "final action." This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Adam Ebbin (D)*, Mamie Locke (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), David Suetterlein (R), Marcus Simon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
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UT bill #HB0023 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Service Animal Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to publish on a publicly accessible website the contact information and website link for the designated protection and advocacy agency that can help people understand current laws and regulations concerning service animals and public accommodation, which refers to places open to the public. The bill also specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions regarding service animals.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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KS bill #SB197 • Last Action 03/03/2026
House Substitute for Substitute for SB 197 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Furthering economic development by providing for authorization of a port authority by the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, authorizing redevelopment of mall facilities as STAR bond projects, allowing vertical construction for certain STAR bond projects, facilitating such projects in less-populated counties in the Wichita and Kansas City metropolitan statistical are
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the STAR Bonds Financing Act, which is a program that allows cities and counties to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. Key provisions include authorizing the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, to create a port authority, allowing for the redevelopment of certain mall facilities as STAR bond projects, and permitting vertical construction for some STAR bond projects in smaller cities. The bill also requires businesses within STAR bond project districts to provide visitor data more frequently, mandates that the Secretary of Commerce make STAR bond project information publicly available online, and prohibits the use of state general fund money to repay STAR bonds. Additionally, it prevents cities and counties from using eminent domain to acquire property for STAR bond projects and extends the expiration date of the STAR Bonds Financing Act to July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the STAR bonds financing act; relating to STAR bond project district requirements; authorizing redevelopment of certain mall facilities as eligible STAR bond projects; authorizing the secretary of commerce to approve vertical construction within certain STAR bond project districts; requiring all businesses located in a STAR bond project district to provide visitor data to the secretary of commerce on a quarterly basis instead of an annual basis; requiring the secretary to make certain information concerning STAR bond projects publicly available on the website of the department of commerce; prohibiting state general fund moneys from being pledged for the repayment of any special obligation bond issued by a city or county to finance a STAR bond project; prohibiting a city or county from using eminent domain to acquire real property for a STAR bond project; extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act to July 1, 2028; amending K.S.A. 12-17,160, 12-17,166, 12-17,172 and 12- 17,179 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-17,162 and 12-17,169 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House Motion to accede adopted; Representative Tarwater, Representative Ward and Representative Sawyer Clayton appointed as conferees
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KS bill #HB2703 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Enacting the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act to require a report specifying the financial impact to covered individuals resulting from the passage of certain health insurance legislation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act, requires the Kansas Department of Insurance to create a report detailing the financial impact on individuals covered by health insurance if certain proposed legislation is passed. This report would be generated upon a legislator's request and would involve the Department of Insurance collecting data from health insurers and administrators, which are entities that manage health insurance plans. The data collected would include whether the proposed legislation would be superseded by federal law, the anticipated increase or decrease in insurance premiums, the total number of Kansans expected to be affected by premium changes, and an estimate of the net cost changes for individuals, considering both premiums and cost-sharing (which refers to out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments). The final report will present aggregated and deidentified data, protecting the privacy of individual insurers and their trade secrets, and this information will be considered confidential and not subject to public records requests or admissible in private lawsuits until July 1, 2031, unless re-enacted by the legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to accident and health coverage; enacting the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act; requiring the Kansas department of insurance to prepare a report upon the request of a legislator concerning the financial impact to covered individuals that would result from the passage of certain health insurance legislation.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
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UT bill #SB0086 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Firearm Safe Harbor Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding the voluntary surrender of firearms to law enforcement for safekeeping, primarily by changing how records related to these surrenders are handled and by introducing a temporary data collection and reporting requirement. Specifically, it mandates that law enforcement agencies must destroy records associated with firearm safekeeping immediately upon the firearm's return or disposal, and these records are considered private until destroyed. However, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, law enforcement agencies will be required to collect and report anonymized, aggregate data on firearm safekeeping requests, the number of firearms received, and their disposition to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which will then report this compiled data to a legislative committee. The bill also clarifies that these data collection and reporting provisions will be repealed on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill concerns the safe harbor storage of a firearm.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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KY bill #SB125 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the juvenile justice system by establishing new procedures for identifying and treating "high acuity youth," which are children charged with offenses who exhibit significant aggression, violence, or property destruction and require specialized care. It mandates a behavioral assessment for such youth before admission to inpatient psychiatric facilities, requiring collaboration between healthcare providers, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to develop and agree upon treatment plans, with court involvement for dispute resolution. The bill also directs the creation of a new high acuity youth mental health facility, establishes protocols for 24-hour care coordination, sets reimbursement rates for psychiatric care, and outlines procedures for discharge and transfer. Additionally, it modifies existing laws to include DJJ-operated mental health facilities for detention and treatment, mandates the operation of two female-only juvenile facilities with provisions for expansion, and directs how local governments are reimbursed for lodging juveniles. The bill also clarifies the release of information in specific circumstances and authorizes the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to construct the new mental health facility, contingent on funding, while CHFS will provide clinical services and DJJ will continue its plan to return to a regional detention model.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to define terms; establish procedures for a child charged with a public offense to determine if the child is a high acuity youth; establish procedures for securing a treatment plan and dispute resolution through a review process and the court if the parties cannot agree to a plan; require a 24-hour protocol for health facilities, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the courts to direct care; establish reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care of a child by psychiatric hospitals and pediatric teaching hospitals; establish procedures for discharge and transfer of the child from an inpatient admission under specific circumstances; amend KRS 15A.305 to include a mental health facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice as an identified facility for the detention and treatment of children; direct the operation of 2 female-only facilities with authority to increase as population increases; direct reimbursement rates for local governments lodging juveniles to be set by administrative regulation; amend KRS 600.020 to remove and add defined terms; amend KRS 610.265 to remove beginning date that is past; amend KRS 610.340 to enable release of information in specific circumstances; amend various sections of KRS to conform; authorize the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to construct a high acuity youth mental health facility, subject to funding; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide clinical services; direct the Department of Juvenile Justice to continue to implement the plan to return to a regional model of detention.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Danny Carroll (R)*, Matt Nunn (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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VA bill #HR232 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends Tonya B. Lacey on her retirement after over 33 years of service to the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. It highlights her significant career, beginning in 1992 and culminating in her role as the first Black woman to serve as clerk of council, a position she held since 2009. The resolution acknowledges her various roles, including secretary of planning, secretary to the city manager, assistant to the mayor, records manager, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer, noting her diligent work in managing official records and facilitating public access to information. It also recognizes her extensive participation in city council meetings and work sessions, as well as her professional certifications as a municipal clerk. Furthermore, the resolution points to her recognition in the Fredericksburg Area Museum's Living Legacies exhibit as a testament to her integrity and dedication, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Lacey as an expression of admiration for her contributions.
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Bill Summary: Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joshua Cole (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108584D
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UT bill #SB0051 • Last Action 03/03/2026
School Safety Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a system for the State Board of Education to collect and share "threat assessment information," which is defined as data related to a student's credible threat that has been evaluated and determined to pose a potential risk to school safety, including threats of violence. Local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, will be required to flag a student's record if a threat assessment team determines a credible threat has been made, especially if it involves potential harm to students, school personnel, or property, or if it involves weapons or explosive devices. This information can then be shared with authorized personnel in other LEAs and law enforcement agencies to protect student and school safety, without requiring parental consent in these specific circumstances, provided certain procedural requirements are met. The State Board of Education will also provide training on these threat assessment protocols and conduct audits to ensure compliance and report annually on the operation and effectiveness of this information-sharing system.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a system for the State Board of Education (state board) to collect and share information about student threats between local education agencies (LEAs).
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Derrin Owens (R)*, Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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UT bill #SB0040 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Business Entity Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions related to business entities in Utah, primarily by reorganizing and clarifying existing statutes. It establishes new section numbering for definitions and general provisions within the Business Entity chapter, and renumbers and amends sections related to the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, its director, and personnel. The bill also introduces new sections detailing filing requirements, forms, effective dates for filings, withdrawal of filings, corrections, and the division's duty to file or refuse filings. It clarifies rules for entity names, registered agents, foreign entities, administrative dissolution, mergers, interest exchanges, conversions, domestications, and partnerships, including the Utah Uniform Partnership Act and the Utah Limited Partnership Act. Additionally, it updates provisions for limited liability companies and the registration of "Doing Business As" (D.B.A.) names, consolidating and clarifying the responsibilities and powers of the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The bill also repeals numerous sections that are being replaced by the new numbering and provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to business entities.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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UT bill #SB0020 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Technical Changes
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various technical changes to existing Utah laws related to natural resources, agriculture, and the environment, primarily by updating outdated provisions, clarifying language, and removing obsolete sections. Key changes include amending the Agriculture Resource Development Fund to remove a temporary borrowing provision, updating definitions within the Salinity Offset Fund, and modifying language related to enclosures and fences. It also adjusts reporting deadlines for certain boards and councils, clarifies the powers and duties of various divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality, and updates fee structures for waste disposal. Additionally, the bill refines provisions for water district water development councils, lake authorities, and wildlife conservation programs, while also making minor adjustments to laws concerning air quality, drinking water, and environmental institutional controls. The bill also repeals several outdated or redundant sections of existing law.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses obsolete programs and makes other technical changes to statutes within the purview of natural resources, agriculture, and environment or related legislative committees.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Keven Stratton (R)*, Carl Albrecht (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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IL bill #SB0066 • Last Action 03/03/2026
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board, an independent state government body designed to address high prescription drug costs. The Board will have five members appointed by the Governor who have expertise in healthcare economics, pharmaceutical markets, and clinical medicine, and will be prohibited from having conflicts of interest with drug manufacturers. The Board's primary functions include conducting cost reviews for specific prescription drugs that meet certain price thresholds, such as brand name drugs costing $60,000 or more per year or generic drugs with significant price increases. When a drug is found to create affordability challenges, the Board can establish an upper payment limit that applies to all purchases and reimbursements in the state. Notably, the bill mandates that these upper payment limits will be based on the Medicare Maximum Fair Price, ensuring consistency with federal pricing. The bill also establishes a 15-member Stakeholder Council to provide input to the Board and requires annual reporting to the General Assembly about prescription drug pricing trends and market conditions. To support its operations, the Board will be funded by annual assessments on drug manufacturers, and it will have robust transparency requirements, including open meetings and public comment opportunities. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, and individuals can appeal Board decisions through an administrative and potentially judicial review process.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Prohibits the Board from creating an upper payment limit that is different from the Medicare Maximum Fair Price for the prescription drug product that has a Medicare Maximum Fair Price. Requires the Board to implement an upper payment limit that is the same as the Medicare Maximum Fair Price no sooner than the Medicare implementation date. Provides that Medicare Part C and D plans are not required to reimburse at the upper payment limit. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Graciela Guzmán (D)*, Robert Peters (D)*, Dave Koehler (D), Mike Simmons (D), Karina Villa (D), Mike Halpin (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Laura Murphy (D), Christopher Belt (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Mark Walker (D), Kimberly Lightford (D), Doris Turner (D), Javier Cervantes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive
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UT bill #SB0071 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Evidence Retention Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws concerning the retention of evidence, primarily by changing the notification and objection procedures when an agency wants to return or dispose of evidence related to misdemeanor and felony offenses. For misdemeanor offenses, agencies must now send requests to the prosecuting attorney and also notify individuals charged or convicted, their attorneys, and their employers, allowing them 60 days to object. For felony offenses, the bill clarifies the conditions under which evidence must be retained, particularly for serious violent crimes, and expands the types of legal actions, such as federal habeas corpus petitions, that can extend retention periods. It also introduces electronic delivery as an acceptable method for sending these notifications and requests, and specifies that these new procedures do not apply if the return or disposal of evidence is part of a pre-existing agreement between an agency and a prosecuting attorney.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to evidence retention.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Ken Ivory (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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UT bill #SB0084 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Department of Commerce Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends provisions related to the Department of Commerce, primarily focusing on its fee structure and the management of funds. It clarifies that the department can collect fees for services it provides and establishes new restricted accounts to manage funds generated from specific services, such as a "Commerce Service Account" for general fees, a "Single Sign-On Expendable Special Revenue Fund" to cover the costs of a unified business portal, and a "Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund" to support various departmental operations including technology, employee training, and public education materials. The bill also allows the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to sell or license copies of filed records and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Department of Commerce.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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KY bill #HB504 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operations, maintenance, and functioning of Kentucky's Judicial Branch, covering the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and related administrative offices and services for the fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028. It outlines specific funding allocations for court operations, local facilities, and the Judicial Retirement System, including provisions for maintaining mandated services, utilizing civil filing fees, and implementing video arraignment technology. The bill also mandates expense reductions in certain areas, requires reporting on asset preservation projects, and allows for the carry-forward of unexpended funds for local facilities. Furthermore, it details capital project authorizations, defers certain funding to a later biennium, and establishes guidelines for court facility planning and maintenance. General provisions address expenditure authority, budget severability, and salary increases, while also specifying that no employee furloughs will occur and that the Judicial Branch will participate in budget reduction or surplus expenditure plans as outlined in KRS Chapter 48, with exceptions for constitutional duties and use allowance payments.
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Bill Summary: The Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jason Petrie (R)*, Adam Bowling (R), Josh Bray (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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KY bill #HB500 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill outlines the state budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, detailing appropriations for various government operations and functions. It allocates funds across different parts, including the operating budget, capital projects, general provisions, state salary and compensation policies, funds transfers, and budget reduction plans. Key provisions include funding for state agencies like the Office of the Governor, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Department of Education (including the SEEK program), and the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, with specific allocations for programs such as school safety, veterans' support, and law enforcement. The bill also addresses debt service, capital projects, and the use of tobacco settlement funds for various initiatives. It includes provisions for salary increments for state employees, outlines procedures for managing budget shortfalls, and details the expenditure of General Fund and Road Fund surpluses. Furthermore, it specifies how tobacco settlement funds will be distributed for agricultural, early childhood, and healthcare initiatives, and provides a summary of the overall state and executive branch budget.
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Bill Summary: The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Transfer; details Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and details Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jason Petrie (R)*, Kim Banta (R), Adam Bowling (R), Josh Bray (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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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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KY bill #SB330 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to data centers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for data centers in Kentucky, aiming to increase transparency and prevent public agencies from entering into agreements that hide information beyond what state law already allows. It defines "data center" as a facility for storing, managing, and processing digital data, and "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement" as any contract that restricts discussing its terms beyond statutory limits. The bill explicitly states that any contract related to a data center that tries to bypass or expand upon Kentucky's Open Records Act (which governs public access to government documents) or Open Meetings Act (which governs public access to government meetings) is void. Furthermore, when certain actions are taken regarding a data center, such as signing a development agreement, issuing permits, or approving special utility rates, specific information must be made public, including the owner's identity, project location, financial incentives received, public infrastructure contributions, and projected or actual utility usage and environmental impacts, though trade secrets are still protected. Aggregated data about a data center's impact on utility rates, grid reliability, pollution, public infrastructure, and expenditures will not be considered confidential simply because it relates to a data center, but proprietary technical details will remain protected. Finally, the bill prohibits agreements from preventing local officials, utility boards, or regulatory agencies from discussing data center impacts or from restricting public participation in required hearings or proceedings.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "data center," "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement," and "public agency"; prohibit public agencies from entering into a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement relating to a data center that expands confidentiality beyond what is authorized by the Kentucky Revised Statutes; provide that contractual provisions relating to data centers that waive, supersede, or expand the requirements of the Kentucky Open Records Act or Kentucky Open Meetings Act are void; provide that certain information be made publicly available when certain data center-related actions are taken or documents are executed; provide that aggregated data concerning projected or actual impacts on public utilities and certain other public areas shall not be deemed confidential solely because the information relates to a data center project; prohibit a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement from restricting the authority of a local public official to discuss data center impacts or public participation, hearings, or proceedings otherwise require by law.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Keturah Herron (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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FL bill #H1233 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to Florida's transportation laws, including revising the membership of the Florida Transportation Research Institute to include Florida State University, requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to update trail recommendations within a specific timeframe, and mandating that seaports and commercial service airports develop strategies for obtaining and maintaining "critical infrastructure resources," which are defined as essential access to electricity, fuel, and water. The bill also establishes new regulations for "personal delivery devices" (PDDs), which are small, electrically powered devices for transporting property, defining "prohibited zones of operation" where they cannot be used, and allowing their operation in specified areas like sidewalks and bicycle lanes with certain restrictions, while prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees or advertising regulations on them. Additionally, it increases certain speed limits, modifies driver improvement course election terms, allows for permanent registration for certain rental trucks, and updates rules regarding vehicle registration renewal to be electronic and remove validation stickers. The bill also addresses drone delivery services by prohibiting them from operating in prohibited zones and clarifies that their presence on commercial property doesn't reduce parking space requirements. It revises the powers and duties of the Department of Transportation concerning airport systems and advanced air mobility, defines "advanced air mobility corridor connection point," and clarifies state policy on project development studies to focus on economic factors rather than non-pecuniary ones unless federally required. Furthermore, it imposes new restrictions on municipalities and counties regarding communications facility permits, including prohibiting them from requiring providers to conduct surveys of other facilities or imposing certain fees, while also authorizing them to require bonds. The bill also updates construction material requirements for multiuse trails, clarifies that paratransit services apply to persons with disabilities, adjusts regulations for sign height, and establishes penalties for damaging or defacing autonomous vehicles. Finally, it includes various conforming amendments and cross-reference updates across numerous statutes related to transportation, vehicles, and infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transportation; amending s. 20.23, F.S.; revising the membership composition of the Florida Transportation Research Institute; amending s. 260.0142, F.S.; requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to meet within a specified timeframe to update specified recommendations; amending s. 311.14, F.S.; requiring each seaport to include specified strategies for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources as part of a 10-year strategic plan; defining the term "critical infrastructure resources"; creating s. 311.26, F.S.; requiring the Department of Transportation to coordinate with certain entities for a specified purpose; amending s. 316.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "personal delivery device"; defining the term "prohibited zone of operation"; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing a personal delivery device to be operated in specified areas; providing an exception; prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting, imposing, levying, collecting, or enforcing certain fees or advertising regulations; amending s. 316.187, F.S.; increasing certain speed limits; amending s. 316.2071, F.S.; authorizing a personal delivery device to operate in specified areas; providing an exception; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from interfering with bicyclists and motor vehicles; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from operating in specified areas unless certain conditions are met; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from operating in a prohibited zone of operation; authorizing the department to adopt rules; amending s. 318.14, F.S.; modifying terms for elections to attend a basic driver improvement course; amending s. 320.06, F.S.; authorizing certain rental trucks to elect a permanent registration period; requiring a motor vehicle registration renewal to be recorded electronically; removing provisions relating to validation stickers; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; prohibiting a political subdivision from taking certain actions against a drone delivery service on a commercial property; removing a limitation relating to drone ports; prohibiting a drone delivery service from operating in a prohibited zone of operation; providing that the addition of a drone delivery service within the parking area of a commercial property does not reduce the number of parking spaces for a specified purpose; amending s. 332.001, F.S.; revising powers and duties of the department with respect to airport systems in this state; amending s. 332.006, F.S.; requiring the department to coordinate with certain airports for a specified purpose; amending s. 332.0075, F.S.; requiring commercial service airports to provide methods for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources; defining the term "critical infrastructure resources"; amending s. 334.03, F.S.; defining the term "advanced air mobility corridor connection point"; revising the definition of the term "transportation corridor"; amending s. 334.044, F.S.; providing and revising powers and duties of the department; amending s. 334.63, F.S.; providing state policy; requiring a governmental entity to include certain information in specified publications; defining the terms "nonpecuniary factor" and "net-zero policies"; amending s. 337.401, F.S.; prohibiting municipalities and counties from requiring that providers locate or perform surveys of certain facilities; requiring a provider to use certain means to avoid damaging certain facilities under specified circumstances; prohibiting municipalities and counties from taking certain actions relating to certain facility permits; authorizing municipalities and counties to require a bond or other financial instrument; prohibiting municipalities and counties from imposing or collecting a tax, fee, cost, charge, or exaction for the placement of certain communications facilities; revising applicability; revising the definition of the term "application"; prohibiting an authority from requiring compliance with provisions regarding placement of communications facilities in certain locations; providing exceptions; requiring that certain authority ordinances apply to all providers of communications services; providing bond requirements; providing requirements for certain financial obligations required by an authority; prohibiting an authority from requiring a deposit or escrow of cash or agreement with certain terms; prohibiting an authority from requiring a communications service provider to indemnify the authority for certain liabilities; prohibiting an authority from imposing certain landscaping and vegetation management requirements; amending s. 339.81, F.S.; revising construction materials that may be used for certain multiuse trails or shared-use paths; authorizing the department to consider certain sponsorship agreements; amending s. 341.041, F.S.; providing that certain provisions relating to paratransit services apply only to persons with disabilities; amending s. 479.25, F.S.; revising provisions authorizing certain sign owners to increase sign height under certain circumstances; amending s. 790.19, F.S.; providing penalties for shooting into or throwing deadly missiles into an occupied or unoccupied autonomous vehicle; amending s. 806.13, F.S.; providing penalties for defacing, injuring, or damaging an autonomous vehicle; amending ss. 311.07, 316.0777, 316.306, 316.515, 320.04, 320.08035, 320.0807, 320.084, 320.102, 336.01, 338.222, 341.8225, 376.3071, 403.7211, 479.261, 655.960, 715.07, 921.0022, and 1006.23, F.S.; conforming cross- references and provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Commerce Committee, Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, Griff Griffitts (R)*, William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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KS bill #SB427 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the senate committee on confirmation oversight shall have access to review tax information from the department of revenue and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to state offices who are subject to senate confirmation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Confirmation Oversight will have access to review tax information from the Department of Revenue and background check information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) for individuals appointed to state offices that require Senate confirmation. This means that these legislative leaders can examine a nominee's tax compliance and any criminal history records to help determine their suitability for the position. The bill amends existing laws to grant this access, ensuring a more thorough review process for appointees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the senate committee on confirmation oversight; clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson shall have access to review tax information and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to office who are subject to senate confirmation; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714, 75-712 and 75- 4315d and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Monday, March 2, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
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IL bill #HB4767 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AGING-FINANCIAL FRAUD
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, expands protections against financial exploitation of eligible adults, defined as individuals aged 60 or older or adults aged 18-59 with disabilities who reside in a domestic setting and are vulnerable to exploitation. It mandates that investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, dealers, salespersons, and employees of financial institutions (banks, savings banks, credit unions) who have direct client contact and access to financial information must now report suspected financial exploitation, similar to existing mandated reporters. Furthermore, financial institutions are empowered to place a "transactional hold" on an eligible adult's account if there's a reasonable suspicion of financial exploitation, allowing for an initial 15-day hold followed by a potential 45-day extension, provided internal reviews and policies are followed. These institutions must also develop internal policies for identifying and reporting financial exploitation and transactional holds. The bill grants civil immunity to financial institutions and their employees who act in good faith when placing such holds, and requires specified employees to complete mandated reporter training. It also makes conforming changes to various Illinois laws, including the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, the Illinois Banking Act, the Savings Bank Act, the Illinois Credit Union Act, and the Criminal Code of 2012, to align with these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Expands the list of mandated reporters to include investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, dealers and salespersons, and employees of financial institutions who have direct contact with eligible adults who are clients of the financial institution and have access to the financial information of the institution's clients. Permits a financial institution to place a transactional hold on an eligible adult's account if the institution's employees have a reasonable suspicion that a transaction or disbursement from the eligible adult's account may involve, facilitate, result in, or contribute to financial exploitation of the eligible adult. Provides that transactional holds must be followed by an internal review that satisfies the internal policies of the financial institution that issued the hold. Further provides that a financial institution that uses a transactional hold must create internal policies regarding identifying and reporting financial exploitation of eligible adults and transactional holds. Contains provisions on the duration of initial transactional holds and extended transactional holds; requirements on notification to law enforcement, especially in cases involving financial fraud that is outside the Act's scope; civil immunity for any financial institution and its employees who place a transactional hold on an eligible adult's account in good faith; mandated reporter training for specified employees of a financial institution; and other matters. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, the Illinois Banking Act, the Savings Bank Act, Illinois Credit Union Act, and the Criminal Code of 2012. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Katie Stuart (D)*, Lisa Hernandez (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Mary Beth Canty (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
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CA bill #SB414 • Last Action 03/02/2026
School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, and networks: flex-based instruction: local educational agency contracting.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill comprehensively reforms charter school oversight, financial auditing, and educational accountability in California. The bill establishes the Office of the Education Inspector General until January 1, 2034, which will conduct forensic audits and investigations of potential fraud or misappropriation of funds in educational agencies and charter schools. It introduces stricter financial reporting requirements for local educational agencies, including charter schools, with more detailed audit procedures and enhanced oversight mechanisms. The bill replaces the term "nonclassroom-based instruction" with "flex-based instruction" and creates new regulations for funding determinations for flex-based charter schools. It requires charter schools to meet specific expenditure thresholds for certificated staff salaries and instruction-related services, and establishes a process for the State Board of Education to review and approve funding requests. Key provisions include establishing two new grant programs: the Charter Authorizer Mentor Grant Program to provide technical assistance to chartering authorities, and the Charter School Authorizer Grant Program to help cover increased oversight costs. The bill also introduces new contracting requirements for local educational agencies, including restrictions on spending public funds and requirements for contractor qualifications. Additional requirements include more rigorous teacher credentialing monitoring, criminal background check standards for contractors, and enhanced audit procedures that require detailed reporting of financial transactions, related party relationships, and specific expenditure categories. The bill aims to increase transparency, accountability, and financial integrity in California's educational institutions, particularly charter schools.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 14500, 14502.1, 14504, 14504.2, 14505, 14506, 14507, 14508, 41020, 41020.2, 41020.3, 41020.5, 41020.8, 42238.024, 43521, 44258.9, 45037, 45125.1, 46211, 47604.1, 47604.3, 47604.32, 47604.5, 47605, 47605.1, 47612.5, 47612.7, 47613, 47614.5, 47616.7, 47634.2, 51744, 51745.6, 51747, and 51747.5 of, to amend and repeal Section 47607.2 of, to add Sections 14500.5, 14502, 41020.4, 41020.6, 46149, 47600.1, 47604.6, 47605.05, and 47634.3 to, to add and repeal Section 33309.5 of, to add Article 7 (commencing with Section 47670) to Chapter 6 of Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, and to add Article 11 (commencing with Section 51820) and Article 11.5 (commencing with Section 51827) to Chapter 5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, the Education Code, and to amend Section 17518 of the Government Code, relating to school accountability.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelique Ashby (D)*
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 09/17/2025
• Last Action: Veto sustained.
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CA bill #AB1852 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Kern Medical Education Authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kern County Grow Our Own Doctors Act, establishes the Kern Medical Education Authority if the University of California has not taken verifiable steps to establish a medical school in Kern County by July 1, 2027. If this condition is met, the California State University, Bakersfield, and the Kern Community College District will be authorized to establish a medical school in Kern County, facilitated by this new authority, which will be a local government entity governed by a Board of Governors appointed by both institutions. The authority will have powers similar to a local government, can hire employees with benefits comparable to the California State University system, and its employees will have rights to organize and participate in retirement systems like CalPERS or CalSTRS. The authority can also incur debt and issue bonds, but these obligations will not be the responsibility of the California State University or the Kern Community College District unless otherwise agreed. Upon accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the authority can grant Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees, and it will be subject to open meeting and public records laws, with specific exemptions for trade secrets to protect its business plans.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 99310) to Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to medical education.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jasmeet Bains (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and P. E. & R.
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CA bill #AB1939 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Professional fiduciaries: corporate practice.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2028, allows licensed professional fiduciaries to organize as professional fiduciary professional corporations, which are business entities that provide professional fiduciary services. These corporations will be regulated by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau and must comply with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, which governs professional corporations. The bill also expands the information that professional fiduciaries must report to the bureau, including details about any professional fiduciary corporation they work with or under, and requires professional fiduciary professional corporations to register with the Secretary of State. Furthermore, it clarifies that courts cannot appoint a professional fiduciary or a professional fiduciary professional corporation as a guardian, conservator, personal representative, or trustee unless specific licensing or exemption requirements are met, and it repeals an outdated provision that previously governed court appointments of professional fiduciaries. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for professional fiduciary professional corporations to the bureau, with certain information kept confidential to protect client privacy.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 6501, 6534, 6561, 6584, and 6592 of, and to add Article 7 (commencing with Section 6593) to Chapter 6 of Division 3 of, the Business and Professions Code, to amend Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, and to amend Sections 60.1, 1510, 1821, 2250, 2614.7, and 2643.1 of, to add Part 9.5 (commencing with Section 310) to Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 2340 of, the Probate Code, relating to professional fiduciaries.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Heath Flora (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on B. & P. and JUD.
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KS bill #SB384 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Extending the application deadline for authorization to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1 and deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within 30 days of submission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for school districts to become authorized as public innovative districts, which are schools that can operate with more flexibility from state regulations. Key changes include extending the application deadline from December 1 to May 1 of the preceding school year, giving districts more time to prepare their proposals. Additionally, the bill introduces a "deemed approved" clause: if the state board or the coalition board (depending on the stage of the application) does not approve or deny an application within a specified timeframe (45 days for the state board and 30 days for the coalition board), the application will automatically be considered approved. This aims to prevent delays and ensure timely decisions for districts seeking to innovate their educational programs.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to public innovative districts; extending the application deadline to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1; deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within 30 days of submission a certain number of days; amending K.S.A. 72-4223 and 72-4225 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means and referred to Committee of the Whole
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CA bill #SB404 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities in California, creating a new chapter in the Health and Safety Code that provides detailed guidelines for their operation, permitting, and oversight. The bill requires metal shredding facilities to obtain a permit from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), develop specific plans for fire prevention, environmental protection, and facility closure, and implement stringent requirements for managing metal shredder aggregate and residue. Key provisions include mandatory annual compliance inspections, public engagement requirements for permit applications, specific protocols for handling and transporting materials, and a new fee structure to support regulatory oversight. The bill aims to balance environmental protection with the economic importance of metal recycling by creating clear, industry-specific regulations that differentiate metal shredding facilities from traditional waste management operations. It also establishes monitoring requirements for air quality and potential hazardous material releases, with provisions for community notification and involvement. The legislation repeals some existing provisions related to metal shredding facilities and amends several sections of the Health and Safety Code to integrate the new regulatory approach.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 25117, 25150.87, and 41514.6 of, to add Chapter 6.4 (commencing with Section 25095) to Division 20 of, and to repeal Sections 25150.82, 25150.84, and 25150.86 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Anna Caballero (D)*, David Alvarez (D), Jesse Arreguin (D), Mike Gipson (D), Tim Grayson (D), Mark González (D), Sasha Perez (D)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 09/17/2025
• Last Action: Veto sustained.
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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 #HB692 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to data privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2027, amends the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act by adding new definitions to clarify what constitutes "automatic content recognition" and "smart monitor." Automatic content recognition refers to technology used by internet-connected smart televisions or monitors to identify content being displayed by analyzing audio or video fingerprints, and this type of data will now be included in the definition of "sensitive data," which already covers information like racial origin, health diagnoses, and biometric data used for identification. A "smart monitor" is defined as a digital display device with internet connectivity, application execution, and media streaming capabilities, independent of an external computer.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.3611, relating to the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, to define "automatic content recognition" and "smart monitor" and to include automatic content recognition data in the definition of "sensitive data"; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Josh Branscum (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: to Small Business & Information Technology (H)
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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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KY bill #HB794 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to financial exploitation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens protections against financial exploitation, particularly for individuals aged 65 and older, by increasing penalties for those who exploit victims. It raises the financial threshold for exploitation offenses from $300 to $500, with corresponding increases in felony classifications, meaning more severe punishments for offenders. For instance, knowingly exploiting a victim and causing a loss of over $500 now constitutes a Class B felony, up from a Class C felony. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to request the extradition of individuals charged with exploitation in Kentucky from other states, even if the crime occurred outside of Kentucky. Furthermore, it mandates that registered investment advisor representatives complete at least 3 hours of continuing education on financial exploitation each reporting period, ensuring they are better equipped to identify and prevent such crimes. Finally, financial institutions and other qualified entities are now required to develop training programs on financial exploitation, maintain records of temporary account holds placed to prevent exploitation, and establish internal review procedures before placing such holds, adding crucial safeguards for vulnerable adults.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 209.990 to add persons age 65 and older to who can be a victim of exploitation; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who wantonly or recklessly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class D felony to a Class C felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploits a victim from $300 or less to $500 or less and increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; allow the Attorney General to demand the Governor of another state to surrender a person found in another state who is charged in Kentucky with exploitation; amend KRS 292.338 to require registered investment advisor representatives to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education covering financial exploitation each reporting period; amend KRS 365.245 to require a qualified person to create and maintain a record of a temporary hold, develop training policies and programs and conduct training on issues regarding financial exploitation, and develop, maintain, and enforce procedures regarding internal review before placing a temporary hold a specified adult's account.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt Lockett (R)*, Sarge Pollock (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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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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NJ bill #S1584 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Changes certain driver testing and education requirements for persons with disabilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies driver testing and education requirements for individuals with disabilities, allowing a 16-year-old with a disability to obtain an examination permit before turning 17, even if they haven't completed behind-the-wheel driving education, and permits a parent or guardian to be present during their road test. It also allows a parent or guardian to be present during behind-the-wheel driving education courses for individuals with disabilities, removes the requirement for a dual-pedal controlled vehicle during such courses, and clarifies that a special learner's permit holder can operate a regular motor vehicle instead of one with dual pedals. A "person with a disability" is defined as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, or a history of such an impairment, as determined by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows a person with a disability who is 16 years of age to obtain an examination permit prior to the age of 17 years regardless of whether the person completed a course of behind-the-wheel automobile driving education and permits a person with a disability to take the road test with a parent or guardian in the vehicle. This bill also allows the parent of guardian of a person with a disability who holds a special permit to be present in the motor vehicle during a behind-the-wheel automobile driving education course. Additionally, the bill removes the dual pedal controlled vehicle requirement during behind-the-wheel automobile driving education and provides that a person issued a special learner's permit may operate a motor vehicle instead of a dual pedal motor vehicle. As defined in the bill, "person with a disability" means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities or a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, as determined by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Carmen Amato (R)*, Kristin Corrado (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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CA bill #SB682 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Environmental health: product safety: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill addresses the regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of persistent and highly toxic chemicals widely used in various products. Starting January 1, 2028, the bill prohibits the distribution, sale, or offering for sale of cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging, and ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS, with some exceptions for previously used products and items governed by federal law. Additionally, from January 1, 2030, the bill will prohibit the sale of cookware containing intentionally added PFAS. The legislation requires cleaning products to comply with existing California Air Resources Board regulations regarding volatile organic compounds and prohibits using regulatory variances to meet these standards. The bill recognizes the significant health risks associated with PFAS, including potential kidney and liver damage, immune system dysfunction, developmental harm, and increased cancer risks. Manufacturers will be required to provide a certificate of compliance to the Department of Toxic Substances Control upon request, and the department is authorized to adopt regulations, test products, and assess administrative penalties for non-compliance. The overall intent is to phase out non-essential uses of PFAS to prevent further environmental contamination and protect public health.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 108076 and 108079 of, to add Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 109030) to Part 3 of Division 104 of, and to repeal Section 109030.3 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to product safety.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Allen (D)*
• Versions: 11 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 09/18/2025
• Last Action: Veto sustained.
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CA bill #AB2021 • Last Action 03/02/2026
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: whistleblower complaints.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), establishes a whistleblower program to encourage reporting of violations of the CCPA. It allows individuals, defined as "whistleblowers," to submit complaints with "original information" (information derived from their own knowledge or analysis, not already known to the California Privacy Protection Agency, and not solely from public sources unless they are the original source) to the California Privacy Protection Agency (the "agency"). If the agency pursues an enforcement action based on such a complaint, the whistleblower can receive an award of 15% to 33% of the collected fines or settlement proceeds, after a portion is allocated to a grant fund. The bill also allows the agency to assess penalties to cover the whistleblower's attorney fees. A new "Consumer Privacy Whistleblower Subfund" will be created to hold these awards and attorney fees. To be eligible for an award, whistleblowers must be represented by an attorney and attest to the truthfulness of their complaint, though anonymous complaints are permitted if the attorney certifies certain verification steps. The whistleblower's identity will be kept confidential, protected from public records requests, unless disclosure is necessary for an investigation. Furthermore, the bill provides legal protections for employees, contractors, or agents who face retaliation for reporting violations or assisting in enforcement actions, allowing them to sue for damages, reinstatement, back pay, and attorney fees.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1798.155, 1798.160, and 1798.199.55 of, and to add Sections 1798.141, 1798.199.101, 1798.199.102, 1798.199.103, 1798.199.104, and 1798.199.105 to, the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pilar Schiavo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.
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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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WA bill #HB2235 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the state's public records act to expand exemptions for certain firearm-related documents, specifically creating new protections for license applications, permits, and transfer records related to firearms. The bill adds three new categories of confidential documents: (1) concealed pistol license applications and associated documents, including proof of firearms safety training, (2) permit applications for firearms purchases and associated documents, and (3) applications for firearm purchases or transfers and related records. While these documents remain confidential, they can still be released to law enforcement, corrections agencies, or other authorized entities under specific circumstances. The changes are part of a broader statute that defines various types of investigative and personal information that are exempt from public disclosure, aimed at protecting individuals' privacy and preventing potential misuse of sensitive personal information related to firearm ownership and licensing. The bill ensures that while these records remain confidential, they can still be accessed by appropriate authorities when necessary for legal or safety purposes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public records act exemptions regarding 2 concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms 3 purchases or transfers; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240. 4
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jim Walsh (R)*, Liz Berry (D), Travis Couture (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
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RI bill #H7999 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's state purchasing laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies, defined as items for human or animal consumption and non-durable, consumable items used for handling or serving food, respectively, up to a combined total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations. Previously, this higher threshold for small purchases only applied to construction, while other purchases were limited to $10,000. The bill also clarifies that procurement requirements cannot be artificially split to qualify for these small purchase rules, and it will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
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Bill Summary: This act would define food and food supplies for the purposes of Rhode Island general laws title 37 public property and works chapter 2 state purchases. This act would further allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Terri Cortvriend (D)*, Katie Kazarian (D), Tina Spears (D), Susan Donovan (D), Teresa Tanzi (D), Jennifer Boylan (D), Michelle McGaw (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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LA bill #HB858 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System data collected on wildlife and aquatic life
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System (GPS) data collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that identifies the specific locations of individual wild or aquatic animals, meaning this sensitive location information will not be publicly accessible.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 44:4(65), relative to global positioning data for individual animals; to establish a public records exemption for Department of Wildlife and Fisheries data that identifies the location of individual animals; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Riser (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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LA bill #HB791 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The People's A.I. Act," establishes regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in Louisiana, aiming to protect user data privacy, ensure transparency, and define liability. Key provisions include requiring "affirmative consent" from users before their personal data or chat logs can be collected or used for purposes like advertising or training, with specific definitions for what constitutes valid consent and what does not, such as accepting broad terms of use or inaction. The bill defines terms like "chatbot" (an AI system simulating conversation), "chatbot provider" (the entity making the chatbot available), "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable individual), and "dark pattern" (user interfaces designed to trick users). It prohibits chatbot providers from processing personal data without consent, using chat logs for targeted advertising, or engaging in profiling beyond what's needed for a user's request, with special protections for users under 18. Users are granted the right to access their chat logs, and chatbot providers must implement robust data security programs. The bill mandates clear disclosures to users that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, and requires monthly risk assessments for potential harm. The Attorney General is empowered to create rules for implementing these provisions, including defining harm metrics and transparency requirements. The bill also establishes that chatbots are considered products for liability purposes, and chatbot providers have a duty to prevent user injury, holding them liable even if they exercised reasonable care or didn't directly contract with the user. Violations can lead to civil actions by the Attorney General or district attorneys, and individuals can sue for damages, including statutory damages of $5,000 per violation for privacy breaches or a total of $5,000 for transparency violations, plus potential punitive damages for knowing violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 70 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 51:3301 through 3308, relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence; to provide for definitions; to provide for data privacy and security; to provide for transparency; to provide for harm assessments; to provide authority to make rules; to provide for severability; to establish liability; to provide for enforcement; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Delisha Boyd (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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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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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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RI bill #H8172 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026," mandates that the office of the auditor general conduct a comprehensive study to determine if Rhode Island would benefit from a consolidated prescription drug management program within its Medicaid program, which provides essential health coverage to vulnerable populations and accounts for a significant portion of the state budget. The study will compare Rhode Island's current system, which involves multiple pharmacy benefit managers and preferred drug lists, with alternative models used in other states, such as a single statewide preferred drug list or a single state-contracted pharmacy benefit manager, to assess potential cost savings, increased transparency in drug pricing and manufacturer rebates, improved administrative efficiency, and better continuity of care for beneficiaries. To ensure the study is thorough, any private entity involved in managing or receiving funds related to Medicaid prescription drug benefits must provide complete and timely access to relevant information, including claims data, rebates, contracts, and formulary details, notwithstanding any confidentiality agreements, with protections in place for sensitive commercial information. The office of the auditor general will then report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative changes, to state legislative leaders by March 31, 2027, and the act will become effective upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would establish the “Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026.” This act would authorize an independent, comprehensive study by the office of the auditor general to determine whether Rhode Island would benefit from adopting a consolidated prescription drug management program within the Medicaid program. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 03/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Teresa Tanzi (D)*, Joshua Giraldo (D), Arthur Handy (D), Karen Alzate (D), Tina Spears (D), Jennifer Stewart (D), Rebecca Kislak (D), Raymond Hull (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jay Edwards (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Finance
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RI bill #H8119 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to prevent law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing personal data from third parties, such as data brokers, without a warrant, thereby closing a loophole that allows them to bypass constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. It defines key terms like "governmental entity," "law enforcement entity," "personal data" (which includes a broad range of information like browsing history, location, and communications content), and "third party." The bill explicitly prohibits these entities from obtaining or receiving personal data from third parties in exchange for anything of value, or from other government agencies if that data was originally purchased. However, exceptions are made for situations where a warrant is obtained, there's an imminent danger, the data is publicly available, the individual voluntarily shared it with law enforcement in mind, or the data is being provided to or by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to seek legal remedies and prohibiting the use of illegally obtained data in investigations or court proceedings, except as evidence of a violation of this chapter, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would prohibit warrantless searches of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Brandon Potter (D)*, Jason Knight (D), Edith Ajello (D), David Morales (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Jose Batista (D), Carol McEntee (D), Leo Felix (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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RI bill #S2638 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015 by updating its definitions and strengthening penalties for violations, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. Key provisions include replacing the terms "classified data" and "personal information" with a single, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which encompasses any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly, including biometric and internet data. The bill also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain risk-based information security programs that adhere to current best practices and industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks, and requires them to provide annual updates to the General Assembly and the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor. Furthermore, it expands the notification requirements for data breaches to include the ETSS or its successor, and increases the potential penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond the per-record fines.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Victoria Gu (D)*, Sam Zurier (D), Lori Urso (D), Lou DiPalma (D), Thomas Paolino (R), Lammis Vargas (D), John Burke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
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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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WA bill #HB2289 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental operating appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding levels for various state agencies and programs. Key changes include increased appropriations for the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Administrator for the Courts, with specific allocations for juvenile court processing, early intervention services, and court alternatives for youth. The bill also allocates funds for the Office of Public Defense to improve trial court services and address appellate case backlogs, and for the Office of Civil Legal Aid to expand services for tenants and survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, it provides funding for the Department of Commerce for community services, housing initiatives, and energy programs, as well as for the Department of Social and Health Services for mental health services, developmental disabilities programs, and economic services, including the WorkFirst program and child care subsidies. The State Health Care Authority receives appropriations for medical assistance programs, including behavioral health services, long-term support services, and the Health Benefit Exchange, with provisions for accountable communities of health and a community information exchange platform. The bill also adjusts appropriations for the Department of Revenue, the Military Department, and Washington Technology Solutions, among other agencies, and includes provisions for various program-specific initiatives and studies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 28B.15.210, 2 28B.15.310, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 28B.76.526, 29B.60.080, 3 38.40.210, 43.07.130, 43.41.399, 43.41.433, 43.70.250, 43.70.320, 4 43.79.565, 43.105.342, 43.280.130, 43.330.767, 70.42.090, 5 70A.15.1010, 70A.200.140, 71A.20.170, 74.39A.032, 79.100.100, 6 82.87.030, 89.16.020, and 90.48.465; amending 2025 c 424 ss 101, 102, 7 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 8 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 9 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 10 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 201, 202, 203, 11 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 12 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 13 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 14 309, 310, 311, 312, 401, 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 15 509, 511, 512, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 601, 16 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 17 619, 701, 702, 704, 709, 713, 714, 719, 722, 726, 727, 729, 732, 740, 18 801, 805, 901, 907, 909, and 913 (uncodified); adding new sections to 19 2025 c 424 (uncodified); making appropriations; and declaring an 20 emergency. 21
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Timm Ormsby (D)*, Mia Gregerson (D), Nicole Macri (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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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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LA bill #HB736 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides for the transparency of setting insurance rates
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the transparency of insurance rate filings, specifically focusing on what information can be protected as a "trade secret," which is defined as information that has independent economic value because it's not generally known and is kept secret through reasonable efforts. Insurers claiming trade secret protection must now submit a specific notice to the commissioner of insurance, clearly marking trade secret pages, separating them from other information, and providing a sworn affidavit detailing why the information qualifies as a trade secret and the measures taken to keep it secret, along with a public-facing summary. The bill explicitly states that certain financial information, transactions with affiliates, compensation, dividends, and information used to support or oppose legislation will *not* be considered trade secrets and must be disclosed. The commissioner will review these claims, and if denied, the insurer will be notified; furthermore, an independent third party will periodically review trade secret claims, and knowingly filing a false claim to conceal unlawful financial practices can result in fines and license suspension or revocation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1464(D), relative to transparency in rate filing; to provide criteria for determining whether certain information qualifies as a trade secret; to provide for trade secret protection; to require the submission of a notice of a trade secret to the commissioner of insurance; to provide for reporting; to provide for fines and penalties; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kyle Green (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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RI bill #H7985 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to require that all requests for public records include sufficient identifying information to verify the requester's identity and allow the public body to communicate about the request, meaning anonymous requests will no longer be accepted. The bill also clarifies that public bodies must establish written procedures for accessing public records, which should include designating a public records officer, providing instructions on how to make a request, and specifying where requests should be submitted, with these procedures to be posted online if a website is maintained.
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Bill Summary: This act would require all requests for public records to sufficiently identify information to permit verification of the requester’s identity and would allow the public body to communicate regarding the request. This act would not allow for anonymous public records requests. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Earl Read (D)*, Jackie Baginski (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Paul Santucci (R), Tom Noret (D), Pat Serpa (D), Bill O'Brien (D), Richard Fascia (R), Doc Corvese (D), David Bennett (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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LA bill #SB297 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides a process for insurers to assert the right to prevent public inspection of certain filing information based on a claim of trade secret. (8/1/26)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a process for insurance companies to claim that certain information within their rate filings is a trade secret, meaning it has independent economic value because it's not generally known and is kept secret through reasonable efforts. To claim trade secret protection, insurers must clearly mark the specific pages or portions of documents as "trade secret," submit this information separately from non-trade secret material, and provide a sworn affidavit detailing why the information qualifies as a trade secret, including that it's not publicly available and its disclosure would cause demonstrable harm. However, the bill explicitly states that certain financial information used in rate calculations, transactions with affiliates, employee compensation, dividends, and information used to support or oppose legislation will *not* be considered trade secrets and will remain public. The commissioner of insurance will review these claims, and if denied, the insurer will be notified. Additionally, an independent third-party entity will periodically review trade secret claims, and those who knowingly make false claims to conceal unlawful financial practices could face fines and license suspension or revocation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1464(D), relative to insurance rate filings; to provide for transparency in rate filings; to provide for trade secret protection for insurance rate filings; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Royce Duplessis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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MS bill #HB1739 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Corrections Overview Task Force; establish and repeal Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new Corrections Overview Task Force, composed of thirteen members including legislative committee chairs, the Commissioner of Corrections, the State Public Defender, a circuit court judge, the Executive Director of PEER (Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review), the Chair of the Parole Board, the Commissioner of Public Safety, the President of the Sheriffs' Association, the Attorney General, and an advocate for offenders and families, to analyze data on inmate deaths, suicides, and program effectiveness, track recommendations from previous task forces, assess parole issues and inmate transition readiness, monitor drug use and educational programs, review sentencing standards and crime classifications, and submit annual reports with recommendations for improvements and cost control; it also mandates the task force to examine unexpected inmate fatalities, develop recommendations for the Department of Corrections and legislature to prevent future deaths, and issue public reports and corrective action plans within specific timelines, while also repealing the existing Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force and transferring its duties to the new task force, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Corrections Overview Task Force; To Provide The Membership Of The Task Force; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of Such Task Force; To Amend Sections 47-5-10, 47-5-473, 47-5-579 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Duties Shall Be Performed By The Corrections Overview Task Force Rather Than The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force; To Repeal Section 47-5-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force As Well As Provides Its Duties, Is Repealed; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Becky Currie (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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VA bill #HB932 • Last Action 02/27/2026
General Assembly; recodification of title 30, delayed effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, recommended by the Virginia Code Commission, recodifies Title 30 of the Code of Virginia, which deals with the General Assembly, into a new Title 30.1. This recodification aims to organize the laws governing the General Assembly in a more logical structure, remove outdated or redundant provisions, and improve the overall clarity of the statutes. The new Title 30.1 is divided into three subtitles covering the General Assembly and its members, the legislative branch of government, and various legislative commissions, councils, committees, and other entities. Importantly, this bill will not take effect until October 1, 2026, allowing time for stakeholders to adapt to the reorganized legal framework.
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Bill Summary: Revision of Title 30. Creates proposed Title 30.1 (General Assembly) as a revision of existing Title 30 (General Assembly). Proposed Title 30.1 consists of 16 chapters divided into three subtitles: Subtitle I (The General Assembly and Members Thereof), Subtitle II (The Legislative Branch of Government), and Subtitle III (Legislative Commissions, Councils, Committees, and Other Legislative Entities). The bill organizes the laws in a more logical manner, removes obsolete and duplicative provisions, and improves the structure and clarity of statutes. The bill has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Simon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Rules and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N 1-A)
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LA bill #HB936 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides relative to captive insurers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Louisiana Captive Insurance Act," creating a framework for various types of captive insurers to operate within the state, including pure captives (insuring only their parent or affiliated companies), association captives (insuring members of associations), group captives (insuring multiple unaffiliated companies), sponsored captives (insuring participants through separate accounts), and protected cell companies (PCCs), which are single legal entities that can establish separate cells with distinct assets and liabilities for different participants. The bill outlines requirements for forming and licensing these insurers, including a detailed business plan, minimum capital and surplus amounts that vary by captive type, and licensing fees that will fund the state's captive industry development. It also specifies governance requirements, mandates the use of licensed captive managers and qualified actuaries, sets investment and reinsurance standards, and requires annual reporting and examinations by the commissioner of insurance. Importantly, captive insurers are generally exempt from other insurance laws and are not covered by the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA), meaning policyholders of captive insurers do not have access to LIGA protection. The bill also includes specific provisions for small carrier group captives, offering expedited processes and reduced capitalization requirements for protected cell companies sponsored by trade associations representing small commercial transportation carriers.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Subpart T of Part I of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Edmond Jordan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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VA bill #HB567 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Court records; aggregated case data, request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the rules for accessing aggregated case data from court records in Virginia, specifically for requests made by an attorney for the Commonwealth, who is a prosecutor. Previously, such aggregated data reports were prohibited from including personal information like names, dates of birth, or social security numbers, and requests could be denied to ensure compliance with these restrictions. However, this bill mandates that if an attorney for the Commonwealth requests this aggregated data to help perform their duties, the court clerk or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia (depending on the court level) must approve the request and provide the report. This report will now include the name, date of birth, and the last four digits of the social security number of any party involved, but only for cases within that attorney's jurisdiction. The bill also stipulates that any report containing this sensitive personal information provided to an attorney for the Commonwealth cannot be shared further unless that information is removed or obscured (redacted).
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Bill Summary: Court records; aggregated case data; request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a request for a report of aggregated case data is made by an attorney for the Commonwealth to assist in the performance of his duties, the clerk or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, depending on if the request is made to a district court or circuit court, shall approve such request and provide such report of aggregated case data, which shall include the name, date of birth, and last four digits of the social security number of any party. Under current law, such request may be denied to ensure compliance with existing law and such reports are prohibited from including the name, date of birth, or social security number of any party and images of the individual records in the respective case files. The bill also provides that no report of aggregated case data that includes the name, date of birth, and last four digits of the social security number of any party provided to an attorney for the Commonwealth shall be disseminated further unless such information is redacted.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kacey Carnegie (D)*, Betsy Carr (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB567)
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LA bill #SB386 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (gov sig)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, creating new rights for consumers regarding their personal data and imposing duties on businesses that collect and process this information. Key provisions include defining terms like "personal data" (any information linked to an identifiable individual), "sensitive data" (which includes health information, genetic data, and data from children), and "sale of personal data" (sharing data for monetary or valuable consideration). The Act grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data, as well as the right to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, and profiling that leads to significant legal or similar effects. Businesses covered by the Act must implement reasonable data security practices, provide clear privacy notices, and conduct data protection assessments for certain high-risk processing activities. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, with penalties for violations, and consumers are granted a private right of action to sue for damages. The Act also includes exemptions for certain entities like state agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers, and specifies that it does not apply to purely personal or household activities.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 20-B of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick Connick (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
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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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VT bill #H0639 • Last Action 02/27/2026
An act relating to genetic data privacy
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Genetic Information Privacy Act," aims to protect the genetic data of Vermont residents by imposing new requirements on direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and related providers. Key provisions include requiring these companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers before collecting, using, or sharing their genetic data, with separate consent needed for various uses like storage of biological samples, sharing with third parties, and marketing. The bill also mandates that companies provide clear privacy notices, allow consumers to access and delete their data, and implement reasonable security measures to protect this sensitive information. Furthermore, it prohibits the storage of genetic data in countries sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control or designated as foreign adversaries, and restricts disclosure of genetic data to health insurers, life insurers, employers, or government entities without a warrant or explicit consumer consent. The legislation also includes provisions against discrimination based on the exercise of these privacy rights and outlines enforcement mechanisms through the Attorney General. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not reduce existing privacy obligations and specifies certain exemptions, such as for protected health information governed by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and for scientific research conducted under specific federal guidelines.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and related providers to protect the genetic data information of Vermonters. The bill requires companies to limit data sharing, allows consumers to access their own data, and otherwise provides other genetic data privacy protections to consumers. H.639
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Robin Scheu (D)*, Angela Arsenault (D), Matt Birong (D), Doug Bishop (D), Tiff Bluemle (D), Brian Cina (D), Leonora Dodge (D), William Greer (D), James Gregoire (R), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Mary Howard (D), Kathleen James (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Jim Masland (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Christopher Morrow (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Dan Noyes (D), Carol Ode (D), Woody Page (R), Phil Pouech (D), Monique Priestley (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Larry Satcowitz (D), Tom Stevens (D), Shawn Sweeney (D), Chloe Tomlinson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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IL bill #HB4215 • Last Action 02/27/2026
NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to expand newborn screening requirements and update related provisions. Specifically, the bill changes the Act's title to the Newborn Screening Act and explicitly includes hearing disorders as a condition that newborns must be screened for, alongside existing genetic, metabolic, and congenital anomalies. Beginning July 1, 2026, the base fee for newborn screening services will increase to $165, with 22% of that fee allocated specifically to the Department of Public Health's Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. The bill also allows other state and federal funds related to hearing, metabolic, and congenital disorder screening, follow-up, and treatment programs to be placed in the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund. Additionally, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to several related laws, including the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act, to reflect the expanded scope of newborn screening. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Newborn Screening Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, hearing disorders are a genetic, metabolic, or congenital anomaly for which newborns must be screened. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the base fee for newborn screening services shall be $165. Provides that 22% of the base fee must be allocated to the Department of Public Health for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. Provides that other State and federal funds for expenses related to metabolic, hearing, or congenital disorder screening, follow-up, and treatment programs (rather than only metabolic screening, follow-up, and treatment programs) may also be placed in the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund. In provisions concerning the temporary testing of all blood and biological specimens, excludes hearing screenings. Makes conforming and technical changes to the title of the Act, the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)*, Michelle Mussman (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/01/2025
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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MS bill #HB4110 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Oktibbeha County to establish the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund to manage the net proceeds from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, which is owned by the county. The fund is intended to be a permanent endowment to maintain its value against inflation and provide sustainable revenue for county improvements without depleting the principal. The Board of Supervisors will serve as the trustees of this fund and must hire a qualified institutional fiduciary, like a bank or trust company, to manage its investments according to prudent investor standards. The fund's earnings, capped at 4% of its average market value over three years, can be used for county purposes, with up to 85% transferred to a separate fund for appropriation by the Board of Supervisors for general operations, maintenance, and capital improvements, while any remaining earnings are added back to the fund's principal. Strict limitations are placed on withdrawals from the fund's principal, requiring a supermajority vote of the Board of Supervisors, certification from the fiduciary that long-term purchasing power will not be impaired, a public hearing, and findings that no other funding source exists, with unlimited withdrawals allowed only during declared emergencies. Any invasion of the principal will suspend earnings distributions until the corpus is fully restored, and the board must file a restoration plan with the Attorney General and Chancery Court. The trustees are required to publish an audited financial report annually, and the Attorney General has the authority to enforce the act's terms, with the fund dissolving and the act being repealed if its balance ever reaches zero, triggering an investigation into potential mismanagement.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Establish A Reserve And Trust Fund; To Provide That Proceeds From The Sale Of Och Regional Medical Center, Which Is Owned By The County, May Be Deposited Into The Fund; To Provide For The Establishment Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Reserve And Trust Fund And Provide That Its Membership Shall Be The Members Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Oktibbeha County; To Require The Trustees To Contract With A Qualified Institution Fiduciary To Provide Investment Management And Advisory Services For The Fund; To Prescribe Certain Earning And Annual Distributions Of The Fund; To Provide That A Certain Percentage Of The Earnings May Be Transferred To The Oktibbeha County Och Proceeds Fund For Appropriation By The Board Of Supervisors For Any Lawful County Purposes, Including General Operations, Maintenance And Capital Improvements; To Provide Strict Limitations For Withdrawals From The Corpus; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Roberson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Local and Private Legislation
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AZ bill #SCR1002 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This concurrent resolution, if approved by voters, would amend Arizona law regarding campaign finance reports by increasing the threshold for itemizing individual contributions from in-state donors from $100 to $200 per election cycle, meaning campaigns would only need to provide detailed information about individual contributions exceeding $200, rather than $100, for in-state donors. The resolution also clarifies reporting requirements for various types of contributions and disbursements, including those from political action committees (PACs), political parties, corporations, labor organizations, and loans, and specifies when contributions and expenditures are considered to have been made for reporting purposes.
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Bill Summary: Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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CA bill #SB1154 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Public contracts: best value procurement: community college districts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes community college districts to use a "best value procurement" method for public projects costing over $1,000,000, allowing them to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications, rather than solely the lowest bid. This method, which will be in effect until December 31, 2030, defines "best value" as a process where the chosen bidder offers the best combination of price and qualifications, with "qualifications" encompassing factors like financial stability, relevant experience, management competency, labor compliance, and safety record. The bill also mandates that community college districts report on their use of this procurement method to the Legislature by January 1, 2030, and establishes specific requirements for bid solicitations, prequalification of bidders, and the evaluation process to ensure fairness and transparency.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Article 41.6 (commencing with Section 20666) to Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eloise Reyes (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on ED.
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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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MI bill #SB0807 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Retirement: other; retirement program for certain nonpublic employees to participate in a benefit plan; create, and provide oversight. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0808'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Retirement Savings Program Act" in Michigan, creating the Michigan Secure Retirement Savings Program, an automatic enrollment payroll deduction Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program designed to help private-sector employees save for retirement. The program will be administered by the Secure Retirement Savings Board and overseen by the Department of Treasury, with funds held in a trust fund separate from the state treasury. Employers who have been in business for at least two years and have not offered a qualified retirement plan (such as a 401(k) or pension) to their employees will be required to participate by allowing payroll deductions for their employees to be contributed to the program, though employers can opt to offer their own qualified retirement plans instead. Employees will be automatically enrolled but can choose to opt out or adjust their contribution levels, with the board setting default contribution rates that can automatically increase annually up to a maximum of 15% of wages. The bill also outlines provisions for the program's administration, investment policies, reporting requirements, and penalties for employers who fail to comply, emphasizing that the state is not liable for any retirement benefits accrued by enrollees.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the secure retirement savings program to provide retirement savings options for certain employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; to require participation in the program by certain employers; to create the secure retirement savings program fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury consisting of employee retirement accounts; to establish the Michigan secure retirement administrative fund to pay program administrative expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require the promulgation of rules.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : John Cherry (D)*, Mary Cavanagh (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Labor
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WV bill #HB5210 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts comprehensive reforms to West Virginia's water and wastewater infrastructure systems by allowing private utilities to access low-interest loans from the Water Development Authority (WDA), though public utilities are prioritized for these loans. It introduces an inflation-based rate adjustment mechanism for publicly owned water and sewer utilities, named the "Public Utility Stability Act," which allows for annual rate increases tied to a specific federal index, simplifying the process for these utilities. The legislation also renames the "Distressed and Failing Utilities Improvement Act" to the "Distressed and Failing Water and Wastewater Utilities Improvement Act" and mandates regular reporting to municipal and county governing bodies, along with required training for officials overseeing these utilities. To encourage collaboration, the bill designates water and wastewater regions across the state and authorizes utilities within these regions to enter into "Regional Cooperative Agreements" for shared resources, potentially leading to relaxed regulatory requirements. A voluntary "Early Intervention Pilot Program" is established to help six to ten public water and wastewater utilities proactively address critical issues before they become distressed, while also modifying the process for placing utilities on a "watch list" for distressed and failing systems and establishing a mandatory improvement period for those on the list. Furthermore, the Public Service Commission (PSC) is empowered to require utilities exempt from acquiring distressed utilities to enter into memorandums of understanding to ensure continued service while alternative solutions are sought. The bill also codifies the "Consolidation Committee" within the Water Development and Infrastructure Council to evaluate voluntary consolidation opportunities for infrastructure projects and introduces new guidelines for the use of state funds, addressing situations where utilities are in substantial noncompliance with regulations or have concerning financial audit findings. It also sets criteria for funding projects involving line extensions, allowing utilities to secure use contracts with potential customers before obtaining funding, and permits waivers for preliminary engineering reports in certain cases. Finally, the WDA is tasked with assisting utilities in resolving issues that hinder their eligibility for state infrastructure funding, and a new "Struggling Utilities Improvement Pilot Program" is created, supported by a dedicated subaccount within the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, to provide targeted assistance to struggling utilities, including the formation of a support team to develop and oversee improvement plans.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §22C-1-3, §22C-1-4, §24-2H-1, §24-2H-3, §24-2H-4, §24-2H-5, §24-2H-6, §24-2H-7, §24-2H-8, §31-15A-1, §31-15A-2, and §31-15A-10, of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding thereto the following new sections, designated as §22C-1-5a, §24-2-4i, §24-2H-3a, §24-2H-3b, §24-2H-3c, §24-2H-4a, §24-2H-7a, §24-2J-1, §24-2J-2, §24-2J-3, §24-2J-4, §24-2J-5, §24-2J-6, §24-2J-7, §24-2J-8, §24-2J-9, §24-2J-10, §24-2J-11, §24-2J-12, §24-2J-13, §31-15A-3a, and §31-15A-9a, relating to comprehensive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems; allowing certain private utilities to be eligible for low-interest loans through the Water Development Authority, so long as the issuance of loans to public utilities are prioritized; providing for an inflation-based rate adjustment for publicly owned water and sewer utilities; renaming the Distressed and Failing Utilities Improvement Act the Distressed and Failing Water and Wastewater Utilities Improvement Act; requiring mandatory reporting to municipal governing bodies and county commissions; requiring initial and renewed training for municipal governing bodies and county commissions overseeing public water and/or wastewater utilities; designating water and wastewater regions across the state; authorizing utilities to enter into Regional Cooperative Agreements, which shall include and encourage shared resources, and which should afford the participating utilities with benefits, such as relaxed regulatory requirements; creating a voluntary Early Intervention Pilot Program which shall afford six to ten public water and wastewater utilities with an opportunity to address critical matters before the utilities end up on the distressed and failing utilities watch list; modifying the process for placing public water and wastewater utilities on the watch list for water and wastewater utilities; establishing a mandatory improvement period for public water and wastewater utilities on the watch list for distressed and failing utilities; authorizing the Public Service Commission to order utilities which are exempt from being ordered to acquire a distressed or failing utility to enter into a memorandum of understanding to ensure that the distressed or failing utility continues to properly function while the Public Service Commission identifies an alternative acquiring utility; codifying the Consolidation Committee on the Water Development and Infrastructure Council, which allows for considering whether voluntary consolidation would improve an infrastructure project; establishing new guidelines for the use of state funds, which addresses when a public water or wastewater utility seeking funding is in substantial noncompliance with state regulations, and when a public water or wastewater utility is not current on its financial audits or has findings in said financial audits which are of concern; requiring guidelines for determining when to fund projects that include line extensions, and authorizing public water utilities to obtain use contracts with potential new customers before obtaining funding; allowing public water and wastewater utilities to seek a waiver of a preliminary engineering report prior to obtaining a recommendation to seek funding; requiring the Water Development Authority to work with public water and wastewater utilities to rectify any issues which may prevent the utility from being eligible for state funding for infrastructure projects; creating the Struggling Utilities Improvement Pilot Program; providing for the creation of a struggling utility support team within the Water Development Authority; authorizing the creation of subaccount within the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund to fund the support team; providing for the process for selecting utilities to participate in the pilot program; providing for notice to participating utilities; providing procedures for improvement plans, periods, assessment of improvement period, complaints by the support team against struggling utilities; authorizing the support team to charge the participating utility for certain cost of the improvement period and to forgive certain costs based on the utilities improvement; providing for limitations and application of open meetings requirements, confidentiality of documents, stakeholder meetings, and reports of the support team to the Governor and Legislature; updating definitions; and technical changes throughout.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Roger Hanshaw (R)*, Sean Hornbuckle (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: To House Finance
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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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FL bill #H0015 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates public records and meetings exemptions for the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows for easier professional licensing across state boundaries. Specifically, the bill protects certain personal identifying information of social workers (excluding name, licensure status, and license number) from public disclosure, unless the originating state authorizes such disclosure. The bill also exempts certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees from public meeting requirements when discussing matters specifically exempted by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential. The Legislature justifies these exemptions as necessary for Florida to effectively participate in the interstate compact and protect sensitive professional information. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature votes to continue them. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 13) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 491.023, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling pursuant to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/15/2025
• Added: 09/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Christine Hunschofsky (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Rita Harris (D), Mitch Rosenwald (D), Debra Tendrich (D), Marie Woodson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 09/15/2025
• Last Action: Received
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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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FL bill #S0298 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence to provide additional privacy protections for dating violence victims. Specifically, the bill creates public records exemptions for certain identifying information of dating violence program participants, including their addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers, which will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements. The exemptions apply to records held by the Office of the Attorney General, supervisors of elections, and the Department of State. The bill includes provisions allowing limited disclosure of this information in specific circumstances, such as executing arrest warrants or through court orders. The legislation is designed to enhance the safety of dating violence victims by preventing potential assailants from accessing their personal contact information. The exemptions are retroactive and will be subject to future legislative review, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts the provisions. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of another related piece of legislation (SB 296) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 741.465, F.S.; providing that certain identifying information of victims of dating violence who participate in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence which are held by the Office of the Attorney General or contained in voter registration or voting records held by the supervisor of elections or the Department of State are exempt from public records requirements; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Criminal Justice, Lori Berman (D)*, Barbara Sharief (D), Tracie Davis (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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OK bill #SB1284 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Licensing; providing exception to provision of records; creating Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act; requiring persons and businesses to obtain license; requiring confidentiality of records; establishing punishments. Effective date.Â
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act," requiring both individuals performing as exotic entertainers and the businesses that employ them to obtain licenses from the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. An "exotic entertainer" is defined as someone performing in a state of semi-nudity or engaging in sexually suggestive or lascivious conduct, while an "exotic entertainer business" is an adult cabaret or sexually oriented business offering such live entertainment. The bill outlines qualifications for these licenses, including age, legal status, and a prohibition on certain felony convictions, and mandates that businesses verify and maintain copies of entertainer licenses for at least twelve months, with these records being confidential and not subject to public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. It also amends existing law to add licensing fees for exotic entertainers and businesses and creates penalties for violations, ranging from misdemeanors for unlicensed entertainers to felonies for business owners who knowingly violate the act, with fines and potential imprisonment.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to licensing; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 2-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2025 (37A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2- 101), which relates to annual license fees; establishing certain licenses; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5), which relates to inspection, copying, or mechanical reproduction of records; providing certain exception; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; creating the Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act; providing short title; defining terms; prohibiting certain business to engage in certain entertainment without certain license; prohibiting certain performances without certain license; establishing certain requirements for certain qualification for issuance of certain license; prohibiting certain person from permitting certain performances without certain license; requiring certain verification of certain license; requiring certain person to maintain copy of certain license; requiring certain records to be maintained for a certain time period; requiring certain confidentiality of certain records; construing provisions; creating misdemeanor offense; establishing punishments; creating felony offense; establishing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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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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CA bill #SB1126 • Last Action 02/26/2026
School districts, county offices of education, and local agencies: financial postings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires governing boards of school districts and county superintendents of schools to post their annual audit reports on their internet websites within 30 days of receiving them, and for local agencies (cities, counties, and special districts) that have websites to post their audited financial statements or annual comprehensive financial reports within 30 days of their approval by the legislative body. These financial documents must be prominently displayed and accessible to the public without a password or fee, and maintained online for at least three years. Failure to comply will result in a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation, assessed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for school districts and county offices of education, and by the Controller for other local agencies. The bill also establishes a "Local Agency Transparency Fund" to cover the Controller's administrative costs for enforcing these provisions, and clarifies that these requirements are a matter of statewide concern, applying to all cities, including charter cities.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 41020.4 to the Education Code, and to add Article 10.2 (commencing with Section 53905) to Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Steven Choi (R)*, Marie Alvarado-Gil (R), Tony Strickland (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and ED.
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OK bill #HB3055 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the qualifications for the Executive Director of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), a state agency responsible for ensuring professional training for law enforcement officers. Specifically, it changes the requirement that the Executive Director "must" be certified as a peace officer in Oklahoma by CLEET to a requirement that they "shall" be certified. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Executive Director must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in law enforcement or a related field, along with at least five years of active law enforcement experience that includes responsibilities in areas like enforcement, investigation, administration, training, or curriculum implementation. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 65, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3311), which relates to the creation of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Hardin (R)*, Jonathan Wingard (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Wingard (principal Senate author)
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MN bill #HF3658 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders modified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders, which are court orders designed to temporarily prevent individuals who pose a significant danger of bodily harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for an order to include law enforcement agencies and city or county attorney's offices, allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf, and clarifying that mental health professionals should report threats or risks of suicide by firearm to the relevant law enforcement agency. The bill also refines procedures for serving orders, including provisions for electronic or mail service in certain circumstances, and allows for longer extensions of extreme risk protection orders, up to five years, if specific criteria are met, such as prior violations of such orders. Additionally, it clarifies the responsibilities of law enforcement and firearms dealers in the transfer and storage of firearms subject to these orders, and provides immunity for good-faith actions taken by law enforcement officers and mental health professionals in relation to these orders.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 624.7171, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; 624.7172; 624.7173; 624.7174; 624.7175; 624.7176, subdivision 1; 624.7177, subdivision 2; 624.7178, subdivisions 1, 4.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Cedrick Frazier (D)*, Kelly Moller (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Author added Moller
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CA bill #SB1185 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pharmaceutical facilities: skilled and trained workforce.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires owners, operators, or developers of facilities involved in the research, development, or production of pharmaceutical products to ensure that all onsite construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work is performed by a "skilled and trained workforce." A skilled and trained workforce is defined as one where all workers are either registered apprentices or "skilled journeypersons," and at least 60% of the skilled journeypersons are graduates of an approved apprenticeship program. A skilled journeyperson is someone who has completed an approved apprenticeship program or has equivalent experience and is paid at least the prevailing hourly wage rate. The bill mandates that these facility owners report monthly to the Labor Commissioner to demonstrate compliance, including worker information. Failure to comply can result in civil penalties of up to $5,000 per month for a first violation and up to $10,000 per month for subsequent violations, though the Labor Commissioner can reduce or waive these penalties under certain circumstances. This legislation aims to address public health and safety risks associated with pharmaceutical facilities by ensuring a highly qualified workforce is used in their construction and maintenance.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 6.98 (commencing with Section 25600) to Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dave Cortese (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
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IL bill #HB1827 • Last Action 02/26/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to establish new requirements for income-producing properties in Illinois counties, focusing on the submission of annual income and expense data to county assessment officers. Specifically, in counties with 3 million or more inhabitants (like Cook County), property owners or lessees must submit detailed income and expense data to the chief county assessment officer by July 1 each year, with the first submission due by September 1 following the bill's enactment. In counties with fewer than 3 million inhabitants, the county board may opt to require similar submissions by March 31. The bill provides comprehensive definitions for terms like "income-producing property," "expenses," and "income," and establishes specific exemptions, such as properties with a market value of $500,000 or less, residential properties with 6 or fewer units, and certain types of hospital and healthcare facilities. The legislation mandates electronic submission of data, imposes penalties for non-compliance (up to $10,000 per property), and includes strict provisions for data privacy and confidentiality. Furthermore, the bill requires chief county assessment officers to compile and anonymize the submitted data for use in mass property appraisals and to produce annual reports documenting the impact of this new data collection process on property assessments.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, taxpayers of income-producing property shall submit income and expense data annually to the chief county assessment officer on or before July 1 of each year. Provides that, in counties of fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the county board may provide by ordinance or resolution that taxpayers of income-producing property shall submit income and expense data annually to the chief county assessment officer on or before March 31 of each year. Contains certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : William Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 114)
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CA bill #SB1143 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Children’s advocacy centers: recordings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the types of agencies that can receive recordings of child forensic interviews from children's advocacy centers, which are facilities that help coordinate investigations into child abuse and neglect. Previously, these recordings could only be released to law enforcement agencies investigating child abuse, agencies prosecuting related crimes, or county counsel evaluating abuse allegations, and always required a court order or specific consent. Now, the bill adds child welfare agencies authorized to investigate child abuse and neglect to the list of entities that can receive these recordings upon request, without needing a court order in all circumstances, while still maintaining confidentiality protections.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 11166.4 of the Penal Code, relating to child abuse.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anna Caballero (D)*, Stephanie Nguyen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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CO bill #SB100 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Youth Sports Safety Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that youth sports organizations and local governments providing youth athletic activities must have at least one adult with current first aid, CPR, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification present at every event. It also expands background check requirements for coaches and introduces them for chaperones, defined as individuals accompanying youth sports organizations on overnight trips; these checks must now be conducted every three years and include international checks for those who have lived abroad. Furthermore, the bill adds crimes of violence to the list of offenses that disqualify individuals from coaching and establishes a legal pathway for individuals to sue if a required background check is not performed, provided the failure to do so was due to deliberate indifference or reckless disregard, not just simple negligence.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires a youth sports organization and local government that provides youth athletic activities (youth sports organization) to have at least one adult who possesses a current first aid, CPR, and AED certification present at each youth athletic activity. Current law requires all youth sports organization coaches who work directly with youth members to obtain a criminal history record check (background check) prior to employment. The bill requires chaperones who accompany the youth sports organization on a trip that includes one or more overnight stays to pass a background check. The bill requires a coach or chaperone who lived outside the U.S. for more than days since the coach's or chaperone's last background check to also obtain an international background check. The act creates a cause of action for failing to conduct a background check. Current law prohibits a youth sports organization from hiring a person to be a coach if the person has been convicted of certain crimes. The bill adds crimes of violence and other violent crimes to the list of disqualifying offenses.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jessie Danielson (D)*, Katie Stewart (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, James Coleman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing (13:30:00 2/26/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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IL bill #HB4801 • Last Action 02/26/2026
PROP TX-LOW-INCOME SENIORS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes two key changes: first, it allows Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more residents to automatically renew a low-income senior citizen property tax exemption without a new application each year, provided the applicant has previously submitted full Social Security or taxpayer identification numbers for their household and the officer can verify continued eligibility; if eligibility cannot be verified, the applicant will be notified and given a chance to prove they still qualify. Second, it amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt information submitted for this low-income senior citizen exemption from public disclosure, ensuring the privacy of applicants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants to renew an individual's low-income senior citizen exemption under the Code without an annual application if the applicant has previously provided the full social security number or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that, if a Chief County Assessment Officer is unable to verify that an applicant remains eligible for the low-income senior citizen exemption, then the Chief County Assessment Officer shall notify the applicant and provide the applicant with an opportunity to demonstrate the applicant's eligibility for the exemption. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Act information submitted to a Chief County Assessment Officer in applications for the low-income senior citizen exemption under the Property Tax Code.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 18 : Will Guzzardi (D)*, Fred Crespo (D), Lisa Davis (D), Ann Williams (D), Anna Moeller (D), Harry Benton (D), Omar Williams (D), William Davis (D), Michael Crawford (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Rick Ryan (D), Norma Hernandez (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Justin Slaughter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To Property Tax Subcommittee
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OK bill #HB4144 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to require law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection, removing a previous reference to a chronological list of incidents. This means that documents detailing arrests and general incidents, including initial offense reports with details like the offense, date, time, location, officer involved, and a summary of events, will now be accessible to the public. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 12, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.8), which relates to law enforcement records; eliminating reference to a chronological list of incidents; requiring law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Manger (R)*, Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)
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KY bill #HB415 • Last Action 02/26/2026
AN ACT relating to educators.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for handling complaints against educators and enhances background check procedures for school employees. It streamlines the Education Professional Standards Board's (EPSB) disciplinary process by removing the requirement for a conference between staff and certificate holders after a determination of sufficient evidence, and it establishes timelines for EPSB hearings, including the right to request an expedited hearing. Hearings will be conducted by a licensed attorney from the Office of the Attorney General starting July 1, 2027. The bill also changes the timeline for a superintendent's duty to report potential misconduct and allows superintendents to contact previous employers and the EPSB about job applicants, with protections for those making qualifying disclosures. Additionally, it mandates new training for school employees on appropriate and inappropriate relationships with students, sexual grooming, and sexual misconduct, and requires superintendents to report felony charges against employees within ten business days.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 161.120 to modify disclosure requirements for certain complaints; remove requirement for a conference between the staff of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and a certificate holder after a determination of sufficient evidence; restructure provisions concerning written admonishments by EPSB and referrals to hearings; provide a timeline for EPSB hearings; modify the right of a certificate holder to request an expedited hearing; require the hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer who is a licensed attorney secured from the Office of the Attorney General; change the timeline for a superintendent's duty to report; amend KRS 160.380 to allow a superintendent to contact a prior employers and the EPSB concerning an applicant for a certified position; establish information that shall be provided to a requesting superintendent; provide record retention requirements; grant liability protections for qualifying disclosures.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Clines (R)*, George Brown (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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FL bill #S1792 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Public Records/Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing exemption from public records requirements, meaning certain information will no longer be readily available to the public. Specifically, records related to pawnbroker transactions that are delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), a state agency responsible for law enforcement and criminal justice, will now be considered confidential. This exemption applies to the general public records law (s. 119.07(1)) and a constitutional provision (s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution) that guarantees public access to government records. The bill clarifies that these confidential records can only be used for official law enforcement purposes, though law enforcement officials can still share the pawnbroker's and customer's names and addresses, along with a description of the pawned item, with the alleged owner of that property. Furthermore, this exemption is subject to a future legislative review process known as the Open Government Sunset Review Act, and it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively votes to extend it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that this expansion is needed to protect sensitive personal information from pawnbroker transactions, such as names, addresses, and even thumbprints, which could increase the risk of identity theft for individuals involved. The Legislature believes that the potential harm from releasing this information outweighs any public benefit of disclosure, and that this exemption will help ensure consistent treatment of such records across different law enforcement agencies and support the statewide sharing of information about secondhand dealer transactions. Finally, the bill's effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, SB 1582, also becoming law during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 539.003, F.S.; expanding the exemption from public records requirements for records relating to pawnbroker transactions to include those records delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Yarborough (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Now in Fiscal Policy
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KS bill #HB2515 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act, providing definitions, establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators, imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges and authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, establishes new regulations for operators of virtual currency kiosks, which are electronic terminals used to exchange money for virtual currency or vice versa. Key provisions include requiring operators to provide clear disclosures about the risks of virtual currency, such as its volatility and lack of government backing, and to offer detailed transaction receipts. Operators must also implement fraud detection and prevention measures, provide live customer service, and report kiosk locations to the state. Furthermore, the bill imposes limits on transaction amounts and charges, with a maximum indirect charge of 18% of the transaction amount or $5. The Attorney General and law enforcement agencies are authorized to investigate fraudulent money transmissions and report findings to the state bank commissioner. The bill also amends existing laws related to money transmission, requiring virtual currency kiosk operators to be licensed as money transmitters and to comply with enhanced due diligence and anti-fraud policies, while also introducing specific definitions for terms like "blockchain" and "digital wallet."
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning money transmission; enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act; providing definitions; establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators relating to certain disclosures, transaction receipts, fraud detection and prevention, live customer service, kiosk location reporting, money transmission licensure and refunds; imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges; authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-555, 9-556, 9-558, 9-572 and 9-589 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Pensions
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
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KY bill #HB683 • Last Action 02/26/2026
AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Burnside Island Development Authority (BIDA) as an independent entity to develop, finance, operate, maintain, improve, and promote lodging, restaurant facilities, and recreational amenities on General Burnside Island State Park and the surrounding area, aiming to boost economic development and tourism. BIDA will be governed by a board of directors composed of various state and local officials, as well as appointees from the City of Burnside and Pulaski County, with specific roles and duties outlined. The authority and its board will be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Kentucky Open Records Act, ensuring transparency in their operations. Importantly, BIDA will require authorization from the General Assembly before selling or disposing of state-owned real property valued over $400,000 that is managed by the Department of Parks. The bill also clarifies that any bond debt incurred by BIDA will be solely payable from the revenue generated by those bonds, not from the Commonwealth's general funds. Additionally, the Department of Parks will continue to operate and maintain the park until a private partner agreement is in place with BIDA, and the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park will be exempt from taxation. The initial terms of some board members will be staggered to ensure continuity.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to define terms; establish the Burnside Island Development Authority to develop, finance, maintain, and improve lodging and restaurant facilities on General Burnside Island State Park and surrounding area; require the authority to be governed by a board; establish board membership, terms, powers, and duties; establish duties and purposes of the authority; require the board and authority to be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Kentucky Open Records Act; require the board to acquire authorization from the General Assembly prior to the sale, trade, or disposal of real property valued greater than $400,000 that is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Department of Parks; require that bond debt service be payable solely from the revenue of the bonds; require the Department of Parks to operate and maintain General Burnside Island State Park until an agreement between the authority and a private partner takes effect; amend KRS 132.195 to exempt the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park from taxation requirements; set forth the staggering of initial board terms.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Ken Upchurch (R)*, Shane Baker (R), Josh Branscum (R), Josh Bray (R), David Meade (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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ME bill #LD1457 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a three-year pilot program for the Maine Turnpike Authority to implement automated speed control systems in highway work zones, allowing up to three systems to be operational at any given time on limited access highways where the speed limit is 45 miles per hour or greater. The systems will capture images of vehicles exceeding the posted work zone speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more, and the vehicle's owner will receive a notice of violation. For a first offense, the owner will receive a written warning, while subsequent offenses will result in a fine. The bill includes detailed requirements for system operation, such as conspicuous signage, operator training, and annual system calibration. Importantly, the violations will not result in driver's license points or impact insurance rates. The systems are strictly for speed enforcement in work zones and cannot be used for general surveillance. The pilot program will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with the Maine Turnpike Authority required to submit a report evaluating the program's effectiveness by November 1, 2028. The bill also includes strict provisions for protecting the personally identifiable information collected by the systems, ensuring such data is confidential and can only be used for specific purposes related to enforcement.
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Bill Summary: This resolve authorizes the Maine Turnpike Authority to conduct a pilot program to implement up to 3 automated speed control systems at a time in highway work zones on limited access highways in the State for 3 years. The system produces an image of a motor vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit by 11 miles an hour or more in the highway work zone, including the motor vehicle's license plate number, and a notice of violation is sent to the owner of the motor vehicle, who is subject to a warning for a first offense and a fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. The system is maintained by an operator who is responsible for calibrating the system and certifying that the system is in proper working order. Personally identifiable information of motor vehicle owners and motor vehicles captured by the system is confidential and not a public record under the Freedom of Access Act.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 0 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/02/2025
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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CA bill #SB1160 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Judicial Council: eviction data reporting.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Judicial Council, which oversees California's court system, to collect and report data on eviction cases. Specifically, courts will need to provide the Judicial Council with monthly information on unlawful detainer cases, which are lawsuits to evict tenants, broken down by ZIP code. This data will include the number of cases filed, the types of judgments or dismissals, and whether cases went to trial, distinguishing between bench trials (decided by a judge) and jury trials. The Judicial Council will then compile this information into a publicly accessible spreadsheet every three months, and starting July 1, 2027, will also annually report to the Legislature on the total number of eviction proceedings initiated, as well as how many tenants and landlords were represented by legal counsel, making this aggregated data available online by geographic region. The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is a state law that gives the public the right to access government records.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 156) to Title 1 of Part 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to add Chapter 2.15 (commencing with Section 68652) to Title 8 of the Government Code, relating to courts.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on JUD.
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VA bill #SB556 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Child abuse & neglect; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their prof. or official capacity.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the list of individuals who are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Specifically, it includes coaches, directors, and adult volunteers associated with public or private school athletics programs, including interscholastic teams and clubs, as mandatory reporters. Additionally, it broadens the scope of what constitutes "reason to suspect" child abuse or neglect to include suspected violations of certain obscenity and related offenses involving children, as outlined in specific sections of the law. This means that these newly included individuals, and others already mandated to report, must now report not only suspected abuse or neglect but also these specific offenses if they encounter them in their professional or official capacity. The bill also clarifies that these reporting requirements apply to both public and private school athletics programs.
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Bill Summary: Child abuse and neglect; obscenity and related offenses; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their professional or official capacities; public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers; penalty. Expands the mandatory reporting requirements for certain enumerated persons in their professional or official capacities to include certain offenses related to children and certain obscenity and related offenses and applies all such mandatory reporting requirements to all public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers, including those associated with interscholastic teams and clubs. Under current law, the mandatory reporting requirements apply to such enumerated persons who suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child and to public or private sports organization or team athletic coaches, directors, or adult volunteers.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Russet Perry (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
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FL bill #H0269 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections and resources for victims of domestic and dating violence by first requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to study the feasibility of a web-based 911 alert system that allows for real-time data sharing between emergency call centers (Public Safety Answering Points or PSAPs) and law enforcement, creates a unique phone number for users, and enables a secret code or phrase to signal an urgent need for assistance, with the results of this study to be reported to the Legislature by January 31, 2027. The bill also amends existing Florida Statutes to include "dating violence" alongside "domestic violence" in legislative findings regarding the need for address confidentiality programs, formally defines "dating violence" as certain acts committed by someone with a past or present romantic or intimate relationship with the victim, allows victims of dating violence to apply for the Attorney General's address confidentiality program which protects their location from disclosure if it would increase their risk of harm, and conforms other provisions related to public records exemptions for victims of stalking and guidelines for the fair treatment of victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system to include dating violence.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to victims of domestic violence and dating violence; providing definitions; requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to consult with certain entities to conduct a feasibility study regarding a specified alert system; providing requirements for such alert system; requiring the division to report to the Legislature the results of the feasibility study by a specified date; amending s. 741.401, F.S.; revising legislative findings to include victims of dating violence; amending s. 741.402, F.S.; defining the term "dating violence"; amending s. 741.403, F.S.; authorizing victims of dating violence to apply to participate in the Attorney General's address confidentiality program; amending ss. 741.408, 741.4651, and 960.001, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)*, Rachel Plakon (R)*, Doug Bankson (R), Webster Barnaby (R), Robin Bartleman (D), Fabián Basabe (R), Yvette Benarroch (R), Kevin Chambliss (D), Linda Chaney (R), Lindsay Cross (D), Fentrice Driskell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Anne Gerwig (R), Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R), Dianne Hart-Lowman (D), Christine Hunschofsky (D), Kim Kendall (R), Johanna López (D), Michelle Salzman (R), Debra Tendrich (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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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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FL bill #H0287 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes personal identifying and location information for applicants of family foster homes, as well as current and former owners and operators of these homes, and their spouses, children, and other adult household members, confidential and exempt from public records requirements. This exemption also extends to the names, addresses, and phone numbers of character or neighbor references for these applicants and operators. The bill, which amends Florida Statute 409.175, aims to protect individuals involved in the foster care system from potential harm, fraud, or the acquisition of sensitive personal information, and includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of this exemption by October 2, 2031, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 409.175, F.S.; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of applicants for family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses, children, and other adult household members of such applicants; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former owners and operators of family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses, children, and other adult household members of such owners and operators; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of character or neighbor references of a family foster home applicant or a current or former owner or operator of a family foster home; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/30/2025
• Added: 10/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Human Services Subcommittee, Fiona McFarland (R)*, William Conerly (R)*, Linda Chaney (R), Will Robinson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #H0679 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Registration of Trademarks
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modernizes Florida's trademark registration process by requiring the Department of State to adopt the international schedule of classes of goods and services, which is a standardized system used globally to categorize what a trademark is used for, instead of maintaining its own separate list. It also mandates the creation of a secure online portal by December 31, 2027, where applicants can submit trademark registration and renewal applications electronically, including uploading required documents like specimens (examples of how the mark is used) and drawings, and paying fees. Furthermore, the bill allows for electronic verification of applications, aligning with existing laws for electronic signatures and transactions, and specifies that online applications will require an electronic specimen of use, while paper applications will continue to require three physical specimens.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to registration of trademarks; amending s. 495.111, F.S.; removing provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services; creating s. 495.0315, F.S.; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application; providing website requirements; requiring the department to make the online application system available by a specified date; amending s. 495.031, F.S.; providing online application requirements; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 12/09/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce Committee, Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #H0767 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Residential Property Insurance
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance transparency and consumer protections in residential property insurance. It mandates the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to create and maintain a comprehensive online resource center with plain-language explanations of insurance market dynamics, company financial information, available insurance options, and details on mitigation credits and programs like the My Safe Florida Home Program. This information will not be considered a trade secret and will be publicly accessible. Insurers will be required to notify policyholders of this resource center with every offer of coverage and policy renewal. Additionally, insurers will be prohibited from including the value of land when determining coverage amounts or adjusting claims for homes, unless the property is on the shoreline or surrounded by water. The bill also requires that notices about premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation include information on whether the insurer offers enhanced discounts for roof systems with secondary water resistance. Finally, it updates a cross-reference within the Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights to reflect changes in other sections of the law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to residential property insurance; amending s. 627.0621, F.S.; requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation to establish and maintain a comprehensive resource center on its website; providing requirements for the resource center; specifying that certain information is not a trade secret and is not subject to certain public records exemptions; requiring residential property insurers to provide notice of the comprehensive resource center on the office's website with any offer of coverage and policy renewal; amending s. 627.7011, F.S.; prohibiting an insurer from including the value of certain land when establishing a homeowner's policy coverage amount or adjusting certain claims; providing construction; amending s. 627.711, F.S.; providing that the notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation must include information about whether the insurer offers enhanced discounts for roof systems that use a secondary water resistance; amending s. 627.7142, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/15/2025
• Added: 12/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Commerce Committee, Yvette Benarroch (R)*, Fabián Basabe (R)*, Webster Barnaby (R), Omar Blanco (R), Anne Gerwig (R), Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Received
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IL bill #SB2886 • Last Action 02/26/2026
GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act to extend its protections to "biomarker testing," which refers to the process of analyzing biological markers in an individual's body, and the information derived from it, similar to how genetic testing is regulated. The key provisions include making biomarker testing and its results confidential and privileged, meaning they can only be shared with the individual tested or those they explicitly authorize in writing. Insurers are prohibited from using biomarker testing information for accident or health insurance policies, except when the results are voluntarily submitted and favorable to the individual, and they cannot use this information for non-therapeutic or underwriting purposes. Employers are also subject to stricter rules regarding the use and disclosure of biomarker testing information, with limitations on soliciting, requiring, or purchasing such information, and on using it to affect employment terms or conditions. The bill clarifies that the identity of individuals undergoing biomarker testing and the test results themselves cannot be disclosed in a way that allows for identification, except under specific circumstances outlined in the Act, such as to the individual tested or their authorized representative, or for certain health care operations and public health activities, all while adhering to the "minimum necessary" standard for information use and disclosure as defined by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
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Bill Summary: Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 10 : Bill Cunningham (D)*, Mike Halpin (D), Emil Jones (D), Michael Hastings (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Laura Murphy (D), Laura Ellman (D), Laura Fine (D), Mark Walker (D), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 3, 2026
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WA bill #SB6253 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning public transportation benefit area governing bodies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the participation of labor representatives on the governing bodies of public transportation benefit areas, which are entities responsible for public transit services. The key provision is that a nonvoting labor representative, recommended by the labor organization representing transit employees, will now be considered a fully participating member in all authority meetings, with the opportunity to engage in discussions and debates on any agenda item, including those where action is taken. While this representative can attend most executive sessions, they may be excluded from discussions specifically concerning labor negotiations, employer-employee issues, arbitration, and chief executive officer reviews. The bill also clarifies that this requirement for a nonvoting labor representative does not apply to authorities that have no unionized employees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public transportation benefit area governing 2 bodies; amending RCW 36.57A.050; and creating a new section. 3
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Deborah Krishnadasan (D)*, Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Liz Lovelett (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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WA bill #SB6164 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance individual privacy by creating an exemption from public inspection and copying for certain information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), a state agency that provides centralized information technology (IT) services to other state agencies. Specifically, it amends existing laws to add a new provision stating that information submitted to WaTech for the purpose of providing IT services related to "digital experience platform" services—which refers to the agency's online systems, applications, or websites used for accessing government services—is exempt from public disclosure. This exemption is intended to protect personal information while allowing WaTech to continue its mission of improving government efficiency and service delivery through technology.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting individual privacy by Washington 2 technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and 3 copying; amending RCW 43.105.020 and 43.105.365; reenacting and 4 amending RCW 42.56.230; and creating a new section. 5
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeff Wilson (R)*, T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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IL bill #SB4048 • Last Action 02/25/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis in Illinois, including allowing the Department of Professional Regulation to share confidential investigative information with the Office of the Executive Inspector General, clarifying that cannabis is considered a "prescription and nonprescription medicine and drug" for tax purposes under certain conditions, and redefining "adult use cannabis" for tax purposes. It also limits the authority of counties and municipalities to tax cannabis and modifies the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act by renaming the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program, removing provisions for its repeal and emergency rulemaking, and updating various definitions. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements and makes numerous changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, such as updating definitions, allowing for license mergers and medical patient prioritization, permitting adult use dispensing organization relocation, rescinding conditional licenses, modifying dispensing organization license provisions, adding requirements for responsible vendor training, introducing new prohibitions and exceptions for dispensing organizations, prioritizing qualifying patients and caregivers, adding state agencies and local health officials to investigation provisions, changing cultivation center license provisions, and authorizing an integrated system for agent identification cards.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To Cannabis
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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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OK bill #HB3647 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Health information; Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026; Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange; powers and duties; state-designated entity; time period requirement; exemptions; terms; governance and oversight; voluntary submission; health benefit plan, person, or entity; compliance; submission of public health data for integration into the initiative; unique identifier; confidentiality, privacy, and security of data; use or disclosure of data; const
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026, which aims to create a comprehensive database of health care information in the state. It modifies the powers and duties of the Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange, now tasked with overseeing both the state-designated entity for health information exchange and the new transparency initiative. The bill also adjusts requirements for health care providers to report data to the state-designated entity, with implementation beginning by July 1, 2026, and allows for exemptions based on financial hardship, practice size, technological capability, or other factors. A key provision is the creation of the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative itself, which will be governed by the state-designated entity and overseen by the Office, starting July 1, 2027. This initiative will collect claims data, unique identifiers (which are unique codes for individuals that do not include direct personal identifiers like names or Social Security numbers), and demographic information from "submitting entities," which are defined as various health insurance providers, benefit plans, and entities administering health services, provided they meet certain coverage thresholds. The bill also mandates that the State Department of Health submit public health data, such as hospital discharge records and birth/death certificates, for integration into the initiative. Importantly, all data collected under this initiative will be considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, with strict rules governing its use and disclosure to protect patient privacy and security, and it will not be used to reveal trade secrets or direct personal identifiers. The bill also outlines penalties for submitting entities that fail to comply, with fines assessed by the Insurance Department, and specifies how any collected fines will be used to fund the initiative.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to health information; creating the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026; amending Section 1, Chapter 250, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-132.1), which relates to the Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange; modifying powers and duties of the Office; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-133, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-133), which relates to state-designated entity for health information exchange; modifying time period of certain requirement; modifying and adding certain exemptions; defining terms; creating the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative; providing for governance and oversight of the initiative; requiring submitting entity to submit certain information to state- designated entity; allowing voluntary submission of certain information by certain health benefit plan, person, or entity; mandating compliance with certain requirements; requiring submission of public health data for integration into the initiative; requiring assignment of unique identifier; providing for confidentiality, privacy, and security of certain data; listing circumstances under which certain data may be made available; prohibiting certain use or disclosure of data; providing certain construction; authorizing certain penalties; limiting amount of penalties; providing for certain remittance or mitigation of penalties; requiring the Insurance Department to remit certain proceeds to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority; specifying allowed uses of certain funds; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.3), which relates to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; modifying certain definition; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Preston Stinson (R)*, Paul Rosino (R)*, Nick Archer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Rosino (principal Senate author)
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OK bill #HB3006 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Schools; Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the "sunset date" for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, which is a group that makes recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding the education of Native American students, promotes educational opportunities for them, advocates on their behalf, and monitors how the public education system affects them. The sunset date, which is the date when a law or agency is scheduled to expire unless renewed, is moved from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. The bill also specifies that it will become effective on July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval to address an urgent public need.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author)
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MN bill #HF3353 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Personal information protections for judicial official expanded to state legislators, legislative task force created, report required, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing personal information protections, which previously applied only to judicial officials, to now include current and former members of the Minnesota legislature, redefining "judicial official" to "covered official" for this purpose. It also establishes a legislative task force composed of twelve members, including representatives from the legislative branch, state agencies, and judicial system, to study and analyze the need for enhanced privacy protections for all Minnesota government officials and to explore ways to administer these protections effectively. This task force is required to submit a report with its findings and any recommended legislative changes by January 15, 2027, and a specific amount of money is appropriated from the general fund to support its work.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to data privacy; expanding personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators; creating a legislative task force to study personal information protections for government officials; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.45, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Freiberg (D)*, Kristin Bahner (D), Kelly Moller (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Katie Jones (D), Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Author added Kotyza-Witthuhn
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FL bill #S0540 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances consumer protection and regulatory oversight within Florida's financial sector by strengthening cooperation between the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in cases of suspected financial exploitation of adults, requiring timely sharing of relevant reports and records between these agencies. It also mandates that loan originators, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, and money services businesses (MSBs) implement comprehensive written information security programs and incident response plans to protect customer information, with specific requirements for reporting security breaches. The bill revises definitions related to investment advisers and expands the grounds for disciplinary actions against financial professionals, including those who fail to comply with security breach notification requirements. Furthermore, it clarifies rules for credit unions regarding virtual meetings and investments, adjusts experience requirements for bank and trust company directors and officers, and modifies procedures for reporting delayed disbursements or transactions of funds or securities for specified adults. Finally, it establishes that rights and obligations concerning surrendered or repossessed motor vehicles are exclusively governed by specific provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, and it updates regulations for money services businesses, including emergency suspension orders and compliance with debt collection laws.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to the Office of Financial Regulation; amending s. 415.106, F.S.; requiring the Department of Children and Families to cooperate with and seek cooperation from the Office of Financial Regulation concerning certain protective investigations of suspected financial exploitation of specified adults; requiring the department to provide copies of certain suspected financial exploitation reports to the office within a certain timeframe; authorizing the department to provide copies of certain records at the request of the office within a specified timeframe; authorizing the office to use such reports or records as required or authorized in certain provisions; specifying that certain confidentiality provisions that apply to the department apply to the records of the office and its employees and agents; authorizing the department and the office to enter into a specified memorandum of agreement; amending s. 415.107, F.S.; revising the persons, officials, and agencies granted access to certain records relating to vulnerable adults; creating s. 494.00123, F.S.; defining terms; requiring loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive written information security programs for the protection of information systems and nonpublic personal information; providing requirements for such programs; requiring loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders to establish written incident response plans for specified purposes; providing requirements for such plans; providing applicability; providing compliance requirements under specified circumstances; requiring loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders to maintain copies of information security programs for a specified timeframe and to make them available to the office under certain circumstances; specifying requirements for notices of security breaches; providing construction; requiring the Financial Services Commission to adopt rules; amending s. 494.00255, F.S.; providing additional acts that constitute a ground for specified disciplinary actions against loan originators and mortgage brokers; amending s. 517.021, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “investment adviser”; defining terms; amending s. 517.061, F.S.; defining terms; amending s. 517.201, F.S.; authorizing the office to make investigations and examinations to aid the Department of Children and Families with certain protective investigations; authorizing the office to consider or use certain information as part of certain investigations and examinations; amending s. 517.34, F.S.; revising the information required to be contained in the form by which a dealer or investment advisor notifies the office of certain delayed disbursements or transactions of funds or securities; providing construction; creating s. 520.135, F.S.; specifying that the rights and obligations of parties with respect to a surrendered or repossessed motor vehicle are exclusively governed by certain provisions; amending s. 560.114, F.S.; specifying the entities that are subject to certain disciplinary actions and penalties; revising the list of actions by money services businesses which constitute grounds for certain disciplinary actions and penalties; specifying requirements for emergency suspension orders that suspend money services business licenses; providing that an emergency suspension order is effective when the licensee against whom the order is directed has actual or constructive knowledge of the order; requiring the office to institute timely proceedings after issuance of an emergency suspension order; authorizing a licensee subject to an emergency suspension order to seek judicial review; requiring, rather than authorizing, the office to suspend licenses of money services businesses under certain circumstances; creating s. 560.1311, F.S.; defining terms; requiring money services businesses to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive written information security programs for the protection of information systems and nonpublic personal information; specifying requirements for such programs; requiring money services businesses to establish written incident response plans for specified purposes; specifying requirements for such plans; providing applicability; specifying compliance requirements under specified circumstances; requiring money services businesses to maintain copies of information security programs for a specified timeframe and to make them available to the office under certain circumstances; specifying requirements for notices of security breaches; providing construction; requiring the commission to adopt rules; amending s. 560.309, F.S.; providing that licensees must comply with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act only if the licensees meet certain criteria; amending s. 560.405, F.S.; requiring that redemptions transacted using a debit card be treated the same as redemptions transacted using cash; prohibiting redemption through a credit card transaction; amending s. 560.406, F.S.; providing that licensees must comply with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act only if the licensees meet certain criteria; creating s. 655.0171, F.S.; defining terms; requiring financial institutions to take measures to protect and secure certain data that contain personal information; providing requirements for notices of security breaches to the office, the Department of Legal Affairs, certain individuals, and certain credit reporting agencies; amending s. 655.032, F.S.; authorizing the office to consider or use certain information as part of certain investigations or other actions; amending s. 655.045, F.S.; authorizing the office to consider or use certain information as part of certain investigations or other actions; revising the timeline for the mailing of payment for salary and travel expenses of certain field staff; amending s. 657.005, F.S.; revising requirements for permission to organize credit unions; amending s. 657.024, F.S.; authorizing meetings of credit union members to be held virtually without an in-person quorum and authorizing virtual attendance to satisfy quorum requirements under certain circumstances; amending s. 657.042, F.S.; removing provisions that impose limitations on investments in real estate and equipment for credit unions; amending s. 658.21, F.S.; revising requirements and factors for approving applications for organizing banks and trust companies; amending s. 658.33, F.S.; revising requirements for directors of certain banks and trust companies; amending s. 662.141, F.S.; revising the timeline for the mailing of payment for the salary and travel expenses of certain field staff; amending s. 517.12, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Banking and Insurance, Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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IL bill #SB4004 • Last Action 02/25/2026
AQUIFER PROTECTION ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act, aims to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, a source of groundwater, by restricting data center water usage. Starting January 1, 2027, new data centers will be prohibited from using water from this aquifer, and state agencies will not be allowed to issue or renew permits for such use. Existing data centers must find alternative water sources and stop drawing from the Mahomet Aquifer by January 1, 2028. The bill also prevents local governments from entering into agreements that hide a data center's water usage information, ensuring transparency about how much water these facilities consume, where it comes from, and their impact on water resources. While proprietary data will remain confidential, aggregated and anonymized water usage data will be publicly available, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will publish annual reports on data center water consumption trends and be empowered to create rules and enforce penalties, including fines of up to $50,000 for violations and $10,000 per day for ongoing non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no data center operating within the State shall use water from the Mahomet Aquifer. Prohibits State agencies from issuing or renewing a permit authorizing a data center to withdraw groundwater from the Mahomet Aquifer. Requires existing data centers to transition to alternative water sources and cease all groundwater withdrawals from the Mahomet Aquifer by no later than January 1, 2028. Provides that a unit of local government may not enter into, enforce, or renew any nondisclosure agreement, confidentiality clause, or similar contractual provision with a data center that restricts the disclosure of information related to the data center's water use. Contains provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access. Establishes penalties for violations. Grants the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency rulemaking powers.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Chapin Rose (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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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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IL bill #HB1855 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "public body" to include the judicial branch and its components, which were previously excluded from the Act's requirements. The bill explicitly exempts records related to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders from public disclosure, protecting the confidentiality of judicial decision-making processes. Additionally, the bill removes the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor over denials of record requests from the judicial branch, meaning that judicial branch entities will not be subject to the same review process as other public bodies when they refuse to release records. This change effectively creates a special carve-out for the judicial branch, giving them more discretion in handling public records requests while maintaining the privacy and independence of judicial deliberations. The modifications aim to balance transparency with the need to protect the judicial process from undue external interference or scrutiny of internal decision-making materials.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Tarver (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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OK bill #HB2293 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Board, Office and Council; duties; authority; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the termination dates for the Broadband Governing Board, the Broadband Expansion Council, and the Oklahoma Broadband Office from June 30, 2028, to December 31, 2030, ensuring these entities continue their work on expanding broadband access across the state. The Broadband Governing Board oversees the Oklahoma Broadband Office, while the Broadband Expansion Council acts as an advisory board, providing recommendations on identifying underserved areas, assessing financial viability of service providers, maintaining the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund, and preventing duplication of broadband infrastructure investments. The Oklahoma Broadband Office itself is responsible for administering broadband functions, developing and maintaining a statewide broadband plan and map, overseeing grant applications and awards for connectivity projects, and studying existing grants and programs to improve broadband access and adoption. The bill also specifies that the goal of having ninety-five percent of the state's population adequately served by broadband will now be targeted for December 31, 2030, and the act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Broadband Office; amending Section 3, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9202), which relates to the Broadband Governing Board; extending date of termination of Board; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 139.202, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, and as renumbered by Section 13, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9203), which relates to the Oklahoma Broadband Council; extending date of termination of Council; amending Section 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9204), which relates to Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending date of termination of Office; amending Section 6, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9205), which relates to duties and authority of the Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending date of certain goal; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kyle Hilbert (R)*, Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)
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MS bill #HB1637 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel within the State Department of Health to examine fetal deaths and infant deaths up to one year of age and develop strategies to prevent them. The panel will be multidisciplinary, with members chosen by the State Department of Health, and will submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing infant mortality numbers, causes, demographics, and recommendations for resource allocation to reduce these deaths. Various state agencies, including the Medical Examiner's office, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, are required to provide necessary data to the panel, and physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies must grant access to relevant medical records. Importantly, all information, records, and proceedings of the panel are confidential and exempt from public access laws, subpoenas, and discovery, though the panel can take enforcement action against entities that fail to provide information completely and on time. The bill also amends existing laws to exempt certain quality assurance and performance improvement records of the State Department of Health, as well as specific radiological health and radioactive material licensing information that could pose a risk to public health or security, from public disclosure. Additionally, it allows the State Department of Health and its related panels and programs, including the new Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel, to conduct closed meetings or executive sessions for discussing confidential quality assurance and performance improvement matters.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such Members As Deemed Appropriate By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Review Panel To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees That Include The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Infant Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Infant Mortality In The State; To Require That Data Shall Be Provided To The Review Panel By The State Medical Examiner's Office, State Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, Medical Examiners, Coroners, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement Agencies, And Any Other Agencies Or Officials Having Information That Is Necessary For The Review Panel To Carry Out Its Duties; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Review Panel To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Review Panel; To Provide That Information, Records And Proceedings Of The Review Panel Are Confidential And Not Subject To The Open Meetings Act, The Public Records Act Or Subpoena, Discovery Or Introduction Into Evidence; To Authorize The Review Panel To Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Agencies Or Officials That Do Not Provide Information To The Panel In A Complete And Timely Manner; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Exempt Certain Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, And Review Records Of The State Department Of Health From The Public Records Act; To Provide That Such Records Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To Disclosure, Subpoena, Or Discovery; To Exempt Certain Radiological Health And Radioactive Material Licensing Information From The Public Records Act When Disclosure Would Pose A Risk To Public Health Or Security; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health And Certain Panels, Committees, Systems, Or Programs Established, Designated, Administered, Or Supported By The Department For Purposes Of Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Peer Review, Patient Safety, Morbidity Or Mortality Review, Or System Evaluation To Conduct Closed Meetings Or Executive Sessions For The Discussion Of Confidential Quality Assurance And Performance Improvement Matters; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Missy McGee (R)*, Kabir Karriem (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*, Otis Anthony (D)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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SC bill #H5205 • Last Action 02/25/2026
College Safety Training Programs for Students
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all public colleges, universities, and technical colleges in South Carolina must implement a safety training program for new students, covering topics like personal safety, emergency procedures, accessing campus security, preventing and responding to sexual assault and other crimes, bystander intervention, and mental health resources. The training must be completed during initial orientation or within the first 30 days of a student's arrival, with specific exclusions for certain types of students like those in adult education or certificate programs. Institutions are also required to develop and annually report campus crime statistics, including a summary analysis of specific crimes and whether victims and offenders were "affiliated" (meaning they had a valid campus ID at the time of the crime, such as students, faculty, staff, or contractors). These reports, along with campus safety plans, must be made publicly available and submitted to state education bodies and law enforcement. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing state education boards to identify non-compliant institutions and potentially recommend funding reductions or refer cases to the Attorney General for legal action.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 4 To Chapter 101, Title 59 So As To Require Each Public College, University, And Technical College In This State To Implement A Safety Training Program For All New Students, To Provide Exclusions From The Programs, To Provide Requirements Of The Programs, To Require Each Institution To Compile And Annually Report Certain Campus Crime Statistics, Among Other Things, To Provide Additional Reporting Requirements, And To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Tim McGinnis (R)*, Shannon Erickson (R), Hamilton Grant (D), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D), Jerry Govan (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
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OK bill #HB3660 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Professions and occupations; funeral definitions; natural organic reduction; licenses; fees; Funeral Board to inspect; penalties for practice without license; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Oklahoma's funeral service laws to include "natural organic reduction," a process that transforms human remains into soil. It requires individuals and businesses involved in this process to be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, similar to existing regulations for cremation. A new fee will be established for natural organic reduction facilities, and these facilities will be subject to inspections by the Board. The bill also clarifies that engaging in natural organic reduction without a license or permit will be a felony offense, and it extends existing regulations for cremation, such as record-keeping and handling of remains, to natural organic reduction. The legislation aims to regulate this emerging method of disposition and ensure it is conducted with the same oversight and standards as cremation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.2, which relates to definitions; modifying certain terms to include natural organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.3a, which relates to persons and businesses required to be licensed; requiring individuals engaged in cremating or natural organic reduction to be licensed; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.4), which relates to fees; adding a fee for natural organic reduction facility license or renewal; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12, which relates to inspection of premises; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Board to inspect establishments that engage in organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12c, which relates to revocation or suspension of licenses; providing for revocation under certain conditions for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.29, which relates to certain cremation regulations; providing for the same regulations for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.32, which relates to the residue from cremated bodies; providing for regulations of residue from organically reduced bodies; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.33, as amended by Section 534, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.33), which relates to cremation without license and permit; making organic reduction without license or permit subject to felony charges; regulating the practice of natural organic reduction; requiring licensure; requiring record keeping; subjecting natural organic reduction facilities to inspection; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Eddy Dempsey (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)*, Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Murdock (principal Senate author)
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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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IL bill #SB3224 • Last Action 02/25/2026
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind and makes conforming changes to several other Illinois laws, including the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act, to reflect this name change.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Doris Turner (D)*, Jil Tracy (R), Javier Cervantes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
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LA bill #SB180 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property tax exemption to transfer the exemption under certain circumstances. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Louisiana Constitution to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability to transfer their property tax exemption to a new home under specific conditions. Currently, surviving spouses are eligible for this exemption if they occupy and remain the owner of the property, but this bill adds a provision that if a surviving spouse who is eligible for and has received this exemption later acquires a different property that qualifies for the homestead exemption (meaning it's their primary residence), they can make a one-time transfer of the exemption. The value of this transferred exemption will be limited to the amount of the exemption claimed on their previous home in the last year it was claimed, and tax assessors may require information to determine this amount. This change aims to provide additional flexibility for surviving spouses of disabled veterans who may need to relocate.
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Bill Summary: A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide relative to the ad valorem tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; to allow for the transfer of certain exemptions by a surviving spouse; to provide for limitations; to provide for effectiveness; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Franklin Foil (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
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IL bill #SB3890 • Last Action 02/25/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle the personal data of Illinois residents, aiming to give consumers more control over their information. It applies to companies that do business in Illinois or target Illinois residents and meet certain thresholds, such as processing the personal data of 100,000 or more consumers annually or deriving a significant portion of their revenue from selling personal data. The Act grants consumers rights including the ability to access, correct, and delete their personal data, as well as to opt out of its sale or use for targeted advertising and profiling. It also requires companies to be transparent about their data collection practices and to implement reasonable security measures. The bill further mandates that data brokers, defined as businesses that collect and sell personal information without a direct relationship with the consumer, must register annually with the Attorney General, who will maintain a public website with this information and a mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their data across all registered brokers. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, with violations potentially leading to civil penalties, and a new Data Privacy Protection Fund is created to support these enforcement efforts. The bill also includes provisions for data privacy and protection assessments for certain processing activities and limits the ability of local governments to regulate consumer data privacy.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal data of 100,000 consumers or more, excluding personal data controlled or processed solely for the purpose of completing a payment transaction; or derives over 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and processes or controls personal data of 25,000 consumers or more. Requires a controller, alone or jointly with others, to consider the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in protecting the security of consumers while processing personal data and in notifying consumers of a breach of the security of the system. Authorizes rights to consumers under the Act to include, but not be limited to, the right to access their personal data, obtain a list of third parties to whom their data has been disclosed, request corrections to inaccurate data, and question the profiling of their information. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that, annually, on or before January 31, a data broker operating in the State must register with the Attorney General. Provides that the Attorney General shall create a page on its Internet website in which the registration information is accessible to the public that allows consumers to delete their personal information across all registered data brokers. Provides for civil penalties. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Data Privacy Protection Fund. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability provision.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rachel Ventura (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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FL bill #S1440 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Public Records/Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several provisions to exempt certain information held by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) from public records requirements, aiming to protect sensitive data and facilitate investigations. Specifically, it creates exemptions for information related to cybersecurity events involving loan originators, mortgage brokers, and lenders, as well as for certain information in reports of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill also expands existing exemptions for money services businesses to include documents related to cybersecurity incidents and information about virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers. Furthermore, it exempts customer personal information received by the OFR concerning data breaches at financial institutions and information received during applications to organize new state credit unions, including personal financial details and business plans. Finally, it exempts reports and records filed with the OFR concerning money laundering and terrorist financing, particularly those involving trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers, to prevent tipping off potential offenders and protect ongoing investigations, with most exemptions subject to future legislative review and repeal.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 494.00125, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to certain cybersecurity event provisions relating to information systems and customer information of loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 517.2015, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for certain information in reports of financial exploitation; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and information security programs; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the office pursuant to certain cybersecurity events, documents relating to information systems, and customer information of money services businesses and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; specifying that certain provisions do not become effective under certain circumstances; providing statements of public necessity; amending s. 655.0171, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for customer personal information received by the office relating to breaches of security of financial institutions or received by the office as a result of investigations of such breaches under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 655.057, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received by the office pursuant to applications for authority to organize new state credit unions and for certain information relating to specified persons; providing exceptions; defining the term “personal identifying information”; revising the date for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing a statement of public necessity; providing contingent effective dates.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Banking and Insurance, Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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IL bill #HB3483 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act, establishing a comprehensive paid leave system for workers in Illinois. Beginning January 1, 2028, employees will be eligible for up to 18 weeks of paid leave for various reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, addressing personal medical needs, reproductive health care, and dealing with domestic or sexual violence. The program will be funded through a combined premium contribution of 1.12% of wages, with employees paying 40% and employers with 25 or more employees paying 60% of the contribution. Employees will receive 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week, which will be adjusted annually. The bill creates a Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the program, establishes a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund, and provides job protection for employees who take leave. Self-employed individuals may also opt into the program. The legislation aims to support working families by providing financial support during significant life events, addressing the lack of mandatory paid leave in the United States, and helping workers balance work and family responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Anna Moeller (D)*, Harry Benton (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Dee Avelar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 114)
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VA bill #HB644 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt personal contact information of minors participating in certain state-run programs from mandatory public disclosure. Specifically, it adds a new provision that protects the home address, email address, and telephone number of individuals under 18 years old who are involved in programs like apprenticeships, unpaid internships, or externships offered by state public bodies. While this information will generally be kept private, parents or guardians can still access it unless their parental rights have been terminated or a court has restricted their access. Individuals who are emancipated can also access their own information, and anyone can waive these protections in writing, making the information public. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies. Exempts from the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act the personal contact information of minors who are participating in a program, such as an apprenticeship or unpaid internship or externship, run by a state public body. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Hillary Pugh Kent (R)*, Nadarius Clark (D), Jackie Glass (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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IL bill #HB4446 • Last Action 02/25/2026
POLICE BODY CAMERA RECORD
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to modify provisions regarding the disclosure of body camera recordings under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to request access to government records. Specifically, the bill changes the requirement for redacting recordings disclosed under FOIA. Previously, recordings *shall* be redacted to remove identifying information of individuals not directly involved in the encounter, but now they *may* be redacted, giving law enforcement agencies more discretion. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that nothing in these provisions *prohibits* the disclosure of any recording, even if it would normally be exempt from disclosure under FOIA, whereas before it *required* disclosure of recordings that would be exempt. This means that while agencies can choose to redact more information, they are not prevented from releasing recordings that might otherwise be withheld.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. In provisions concerning whether recordings made with the use of an officer-worn body camera are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, provides that any recording disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act may, rather than shall, be redacted to remove identification of any person that appears on the recording and is not an officer, a subject of the encounter, or directly involved in the encounter. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall prohibit the disclosure of any recording or portion of any recording regardless of whether it would be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, rather than require the disclosure of any recording or portion of any recording which would be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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IL bill #HB4445 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL BODY CAMERA
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to establish new rules for the commercial use of body-worn camera recordings, which are defined as recordings captured by an officer-worn body camera. If a public body believes a request for such a recording is likely for commercial purposes, it must inform the requester if the recording contains identifiable subjects (individuals whose identity can be discerned) and warn them that commercial use triggers obligations under this new law, with potential civil liability for non-compliance. Before releasing a recording for commercial use, the public body must notify any known identifiable subjects, informing them of the request, the requester's intent to use it commercially, and their rights to pre-publication notice and revenue sharing. Individuals intending to use a recording commercially must also provide written notice to identifiable subjects, detailing their intent to publish, the platforms used, their expectation of profit, and the subjects' right to a share of revenue. Crucially, anyone making a "profit-derived use" (any commercial use generating revenue like advertising or subscriptions) must share at least 50% of their gross revenue with the identifiable subjects, allocated based on their "duration of appearance" (how long they are perceptible in the recording). Identifiable subjects aggrieved by violations can sue for damages and attorney's fees, and the bill clarifies that these provisions do not limit other legal rights, while public bodies are immune from liability for others' non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, if a public body determines that a request for a body-worn camera recording is reasonably likely to be used for a commercial purpose, then the public body's response to the requester shall inform the requester: (1) if the recording contains one or more identifiable subjects; (2) that use of the recording for any commercial purpose triggers obligations under the provisions if the recording contains an identifiable subject; and (3) that failure to comply with the provisions may result in civil liability. Provides that prior to disclosing a body-worn camera recording to a requester, the public body shall provide written notice to each identifiable subject in the recording that is known to the public body. Provides that prior to any publication, posting, dissemination, or distribution, a person intending to use a body-worn camera recording for a commercial purpose must provide written notice to each identifiable subject. Provides that, if a person engages in a profit-derived use of a body-worn camera recording, then the person shall remit not less than 50% of the gross revenues derived from the use of the body-worn camera recording to the identifiable subjects depicted in the recording. Provides that an identifiable subject who is aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may bring a civil action against any person who violates the provisions or who knowingly directs, assists, or benefits from a violation of the provisions. Provides that a person who is aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may recover damages and any other appropriate relief, including reasonable attorney's fees. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to limit, diminish, or adversely affect any rights, remedies, causes of actions, or protections under any other State or federal law. Provides that a public body, its officers, and its employees are immune from liability for any failure by a person other than the public body to comply with the provisions. Defines "body-worn camera recording", "identifiable subject", "profit-derived use", "duration of appearance", and "officer-worn body camera".
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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KS bill #SB441 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the applied behavior analysis services in school act, allows private providers to offer medically necessary behavioral health services, specifically applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, to students with autism spectrum disorder within school settings, provided these services are prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider and are deemed medically necessary for the student's functional impairments. School districts are required to adopt policies that facilitate the integration of these services, ensuring they are a reasonable accommodation and do not impose an undue hardship or fundamentally alter school operations, and these services are in addition to, not a replacement for, services provided through a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Private providers must undergo criminal history record checks, maintain liability insurance, and comply with student privacy laws, while parents are responsible for the cost of these services, which can be covered by third-party payors like insurance companies. The bill also amends existing law to include school districts in the list of entities that can request criminal history record checks for private providers offering these services on school property.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act; authorizing medically necessary behavioral health services in schools to students with autism and third-party payment for such services; requiring private providers of such services to submit to a criminal history record check; requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
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VA bill #HB159 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to streamline the process for individuals seeking to enforce their rights to access public information. Specifically, it clarifies that when someone files a petition for a writ of mandamus (a court order compelling a government official to perform a duty) or an injunction (a court order preventing a party from taking a certain action) to enforce their FOIA rights, they are not required to formally serve legal documents like a summons or process through a sheriff or private process server. This change aims to make it easier and potentially faster for citizens to challenge denials of public records or violations of open meeting laws, as the act of filing the petition itself serves as notice to the relevant parties.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction. Specifies that service of process or a summons for a hearing shall not be required when a petition for mandamus or injunction to enforce rights granted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been filed.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Simon (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
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WA bill #SB5977 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to publish reports on child near fatalities, similar to how they already publish reports on child fatalities. Specifically, it mandates that within 180 days of a near fatality involving a child in the department's care or who received services from the department within the preceding year, the department must issue a report on the review of that near fatality. These reports, along with child fatality review reports, will be posted on a public website and are subject to public disclosure, with confidential information redacted according to existing laws. The bill also defines "near fatality" as an act that, as certified by a physician, places a child in serious or critical condition, and it clarifies that these review reports are generally not admissible as evidence in civil or administrative proceedings, with certain exceptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to requiring publication of child near fatality 2 reviews; amending RCW 74.13.640; and creating a new section. 3
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Nikki Torres (R)*, Perry Dozier (R), Chris Gildon (R), Judy Warnick (R), Jeff Wilson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services Executive Session (13:30:00 2/25/2026 House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services)
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IL bill #HB4556 • Last Action 02/25/2026
GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act to expand its protections to include "biomarker testing," which refers to the use of biological markers to assess health status, and the information derived from such tests, in addition to existing protections for genetic testing. The bill clarifies that both genetic and biomarker testing information is confidential and privileged, meaning it can only be shared with the individual tested or those they specifically authorize in writing. Insurers are prohibited from using this information for accident or health insurance policies, except when voluntarily submitted and favorable to the individual, and cannot use it for non-therapeutic or underwriting purposes. Employers are also subject to new limitations on how they can use or release genetic and biomarker testing information, with specific exceptions for certain circumstances like workplace wellness programs or genetic monitoring, provided strict privacy safeguards are met. The bill also reinforces that the identity of individuals undergoing genetic or biomarker testing, and the test results themselves, cannot be disclosed in a way that identifies them, except to authorized individuals or entities as outlined in the Act. Finally, it defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing" and makes conforming changes throughout the law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing, is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only a genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: House Human Services Committee Hearing (08:00:00 2/25/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building)
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IL bill #HB4743 • Last Action 02/25/2026
TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act, establishes the rights of transportation network drivers (individuals who use their own vehicles to provide ride-sharing services through a transportation network company, or TNC) to organize, form unions, and collectively bargain with TNCs. It defines key terms like "transportation network driver" and "transportation network company" and outlines procedures for designating bargaining representatives, preventing unfair labor practices by both drivers and companies, and resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration, with final determinations made by the Department of Labor. The Act also includes provisions for administrative fees to support driver education and enforcement, and makes conforming changes to existing laws like the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Yolonda Morris (D)*, Kam Buckner (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Marcus Evans (D), Michael Crawford (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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VA bill #HB271 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in the Commonwealth, excluding the state lottery. It sets eligibility requirements for Commissioners and Board members, outlines their powers and duties, and facilitates the transfer of employees from relevant state agencies to the new Commission. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to existing laws, including those related to the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, tribal consultation, the Attorney General's criminal prosecution authority, restrictions on government agencies regarding charitable organizations, and exemptions from public record disclosure for various investigations and proprietary information. Additionally, it amends laws concerning alcoholic beverage control, horse racing, and various gaming and wagering activities, including the creation of new titles and chapters for the Virginia Gaming Commission, charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and live, historical, and simulcast horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, thereby consolidating and clarifying the regulatory framework for gambling in Virginia.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Paul Krizek (D)*, Stacey Carroll (D), Jackie Glass (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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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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IL bill #HB5559 • Last Action 02/25/2026
CD CORR-PHYSICAL MAIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that all correctional institutions and facilities allow committed persons, meaning individuals incarcerated within the system, to send and receive all "original physical mail," which is defined as letters, cards, or documents delivered by postal or delivery services and not scanned or copied. While the Director of Corrections can still inspect and read mail for security, safety, or morale reasons, mail will not be denied if it has been inspected and determined not to pose a threat. A "threat to the security or safety" is broadly defined to include mail containing threats of harm, blackmail, plans for illegal activities or escapes, coded messages, violations of departmental rules, unauthorized correspondence between incarcerated individuals, violations of state or federal law, or evidence of hazardous substances. The bill also mandates that starting July 1, 2027, the Department of Corrections will collect and report data on mail deemed a threat, including the number of pieces, the type of threat, and testing results, and this data will be made public on the Department's website.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections shall permit every committed person to send and receive all original physical mail (rather than an unlimited number of uncensored letters), but the Director may order that mail be inspected and read for reasons of the security, safety, or morale of the institution or facility. Provides that no institutions or facility of the Department shall deny the distribution of original physical mail to committed persons after such incoming mail has undergone inspection and it has been determined that the mail does not pose a threat to the security or safety of the facility, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Provides that the Department shall collect evidence of original physical mail that is deemed to pose a threat to the safety or security of the facility or institution, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Defines "original physical mail" and "threat to the security or safety".
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Jed Davis (R)*, Barbara Hernandez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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IL bill #HB4780 • Last Action 02/25/2026
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind, and makes conforming changes to several other Illinois laws, including the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act, to reflect this name change.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Michelle Mussman (D)*, C.D. Davidsmeyer (R), Norine Hammond (R), Amy Briel (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Anna Moeller (D), Katie Stuart (D), Ann Williams (D), Kyle Moore (R), Nicole La Ha (R), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Maurice West (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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KS bill #SB517 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Expanding the every child can read act reporting requirements and amending the Kansas blueprint for literacy to provide certain requirements for the state board of education, the state board of regents and school districts with regard to literacy education and reporting.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands reporting requirements for the "Every Child Can Read Act" and amends the "Kansas Blueprint for Literacy" to enhance literacy education across the state. Key provisions include requiring school districts to employ reading specialists, develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students, and align literacy fluency goals with state assessment cut scores. The State Board of Education will designate "best literacy practices," which are evidence-based methods grounded in the "science of reading" (a body of research explaining how people learn to read and write proficiently), and will incorporate a "literacy practicum" (hands-on teaching experience) into teacher licensure requirements. The bill also mandates the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan and sets requirements for educator preparation programs, ensuring that future teachers are trained in effective, evidence-based reading instruction. The "Kansas Blueprint for Literacy" is a framework designed to improve literacy education, and this bill strengthens its implementation by defining terms like "field experience" and "literacy practicum" and ensuring that members of the literacy advisory committee possess relevant expertise.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to the Kansas blueprint for literacy; expanding reporting requirements in the every child can read act; requiring members of the literacy advisory committee to have certain expertise; aligning literacy fluency goals with the state board of education's assessment cut scores; requiring school districts to employ reading specialists and develop individual student literacy plans for certain high-risk students; requiring the state board of education to designate best literacy practices and include a literacy practicum in the requirements for teacher licensure; requiring the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan; providing requirements for educator preparation programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72- 3262, 74-32,290, 74-32,291, 74-32,292, 74-32,293, 74-32,294 and 74- 32,295 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,296.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Education
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IL bill #HB4541 • Last Action 02/25/2026
RUUPA OVERPAYMENTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to clarify that any overpayment made to a government entity, such as a payment for a tax, license, or fee that exceeds the amount ultimately owed, is considered "property" that could potentially become unclaimed. The bill specifies that this clarification is a restatement of existing law and is effective immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Includes within the definition of "property" any overpayment made by any person to a government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a payment for any tax, license, or fee that was made in excess of the amount ultimately required of the payor. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act is a restatement and clarification of existing law. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House State Government Administration Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/25/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building)
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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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CO bill #HB1037 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," aims to prevent law enforcement and other government entities in Colorado from purchasing or obtaining personal data from third parties for any value, and also prohibits them from sharing such data with each other. "Personal data" is broadly defined to include information collected from or generated by a specific person through consumer transactions or product/service use, such as browsing history, location data, financial information, and even inferences about an individual. A "third party" is defined as any entity that is not a government entity or the individual themselves. The bill establishes exceptions to these prohibitions, allowing government entities to obtain personal data with a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, in cases of emergency posing a threat to life or safety, or when the individual consents to the sharing of their data. It also allows for the acquisition of data that is lawfully available to the public or voluntarily made public by the individual. Furthermore, the bill creates a right for individuals to sue if their personal data is obtained or shared in violation of these rules, and data obtained illegally will generally be excluded as evidence in court proceedings, with some exceptions for procedural fairness.
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Bill Summary: The bill prohibits law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing, or otherwise obtaining for anything of value, certain personal data from third parties. Law enforcement agencies and other government entities are also prohibited from sharing individuals' personal data between themselves. Exceptions are created for obtaining personal data, including after obtaining a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, when an individual consents to sharing their data and, in the case of an emergency, involving a threat to a person's life or physical safety. The bill creates a private cause of action for an individual who has their personal data obtained or shared in violation of the prohibitions in the bill. Personal data obtained or shared is excluded from trial and other court proceedings, subject to certain exceptions.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Ken Degraaf (R)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Judiciary Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
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IL bill #HB4284 • Last Action 02/24/2026
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Illinois statutes to replace outdated and potentially offensive terminology with more current and respectful language when referring to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, it changes terms like "disabled person" to "person with a disability," "handicapped" to "has a disability," and "physically or mentally handicapped" to "having a physical or intellectual disability." It also updates references to specific identification cards and programs, such as changing "Disabled Person Identification Card" to "Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card" and renaming the "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program" to the "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Persons with Disabilities program." These changes are intended to update legal language to reflect current understanding and respect for individuals with disabilities, without altering their substantive rights or benefits.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Statute on Statutes and other various Acts. Changes all occurrences of "disabled person" to "person with a disability", changes all occurrences of "a person who is handicapped" to "a person who has a disability", changes all occurrences of "physically or mentally handicapped" to "having a physical or intellectual disability", and changes all occurrences of "visually handicapped" to "visually impaired". Replaces an outdated reference to the "Disabled Person Identification Card" with "the Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card". Amends the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Changes "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program" to "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Persons with Disabilities program". Makes corresponding references in various Acts. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Justin Cochran (D)*, Nicolle Grasse (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Human Services Committee
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IL bill #SB3894 • Last Action 02/24/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR EXEMPTION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the income requirements for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, a program designed to prevent property tax increases for eligible seniors. Specifically, for taxable years 2026 and beyond, the "maximum income limitation," which is the highest household income a senior can have to qualify for this property tax relief, will be set at $85,000 for all eligible properties. This change aims to update the income threshold to better reflect current economic conditions and ensure more seniors can benefit from the assessment freeze, which locks in the property's assessed value from a base year, preventing it from increasing even if market values rise.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In a provision concerning the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, "maximum income limitation" means $85,000 for all qualified property.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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IL bill #SB3491 • Last Action 02/24/2026
JUDICIAL PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the Judicial Privacy Act to protect the personal information of federal judicial officers, which includes judges and clerks of federal courts, as well as state judicial officers, such as judges and clerks of state courts. The definition of "personal information" that can be protected is broadened to include financial details, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric data. The bill outlines a specific process for federal and state judicial officials to make a written request to protect their personal information, including a standardized form for this request, and allows for court files or documents containing such information to be sealed. The purpose of these changes is to enhance the safety and security of judicial officials, enabling them to perform their duties without fear of reprisal, while still allowing them to voluntarily disclose their own information and ensuring that free access to their public decisions and opinions is not hindered.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Judicial Privacy Act to expand coverage to federal judicial officials and State judicial officials that includes judges and clerks of the State and federal judicial system. Amends "personal information" that may be protected to include financial, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric information. Provides the method of making a written request to protect personal information by a federal and State judicial official. Creates form for the written request. Allows a court file or document to be sealed. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sally Turner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive
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IL bill #HB4808 • Last Action 02/24/2026
DHFS-TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow for unexpended funds budgeted for the health care transformation program in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 to be allocated in State fiscal year 2028, up to a maximum of $150,000,000. The health care transformation program, established to provide financial assistance to hospitals for transforming their services and care models, is funded through a transformation funding pool. This provision essentially permits flexibility in utilizing these funds if they were not fully spent in the original fiscal years, ensuring that up to $150 million can be carried over and used in the subsequent fiscal year.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article in the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning annual funding for the health care transformation program, provides that funds that had been budgeted but unexpended in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 may be allocated in State fiscal year 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly du Buclet (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Human Services Committee
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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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NJ bill #A4479 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all school bus personnel, including drivers, aides, and any other individuals responsible for student safety on a bus, must call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies and report the call to the Department of Education, with records maintained by employers and the department; it expands required safety training for all school bus personnel to include interacting with students with disabilities, with such training to be administered twice annually, and establishes civil penalties for violations of the 911 reporting requirement, with parents able to file complaints; additionally, school buses transporting students with disabilities requiring special transportation must be equipped with interior video cameras, GPS tracking, and two-way communication devices, with data retained for at least 180 days, and these buses will be inspected during routine terminal inspections by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC), with funding available through the NJ MVC to help cover the costs of installing this equipment, and an appropriation is made from the General Fund to the NJ MVC to cover these expenses.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires school bus drivers, school bus aides, and any other individual who works, and is otherwise responsible for the safety of students, on a school bus to call the 911 emergency telephone service for assistance in the event of a potential life-threatening emergency on the school bus. A school bus personnel member is required to report the call to the Department of Education. Under the bill, a board of education, or a school bus contractor providing pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education, that employs a school bus personnel member, as well as the department, is to maintain a record of the calls. A board of education, or a school bus contractor, as applicable, is required to ensure that certain training related to school bus safety and interacting with students with disabilities are provided to each school bus personnel member who works on a school bus. Under current law, these training programs are required to be administered to school bus drivers and school bus aides. The bill expands these programs to cover all other school bus personnel members who work, and are responsible for the safety of students, on a school bus. A board of education or school bus contractor that does not properly administer these training programs is to be subject to applicable penalties established under current law. Current law requires an employer to administer a safety education program, including a program that provides training on defensive driving techniques and railroad crossing procedures, to certain school bus personnel twice per calendar year. The bill requires that an employer is to also provide the training on interacting with students with disabilities to certain school bus personnel twice per calendar year following the initial administration of the program as outlined in the bill. The bill provides that the parent or guardian of a student who believes that a school bus personnel member did not properly call the 911 emergency telephone service in the event of a potential life-threatening emergency may file a complaint with the Department of Education. A school bus personnel member who is found by the office to have violated the provisions concerning 911 emergency notification and follow-up reporting requirements is to be liable for certain civil penalties. The bill also requires a school bus that transports one or more students with disabilities with special transportation requirements to be equipped with: (1) a video camera on the interior of the school bus to monitor student safety while the students are being transported; (2) a global positioning system that provides information about the location and speed of each school bus in real time; and (3) two-way communications equipment, which may include a cellular or other wireless telephone. Under the bill, any video footage collected from a video camera and any data collected from a global positioning system is to be retained for not less than 180 days from the date it was recorded. The bill requires that each in-terminal school bus inspection conducted by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) is to provide for the inspection of the equipment required to be installed on school buses pursuant to the bill. The bill permits, subject to the availability of funds, a board of education and a contractor providing pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education that is required to install equipment on a school bus used to transport one or more students with disabilities with special transportation requirements to apply to the NJ MVC for funds, in a manner to be determined by the Chief Administrator, to be used to purchase and install the equipment. The bill appropriates from the General Fund to the NJ MVC such sums as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of the bill requiring installation of equipment on a school bus and issuing funds. For the provisions of the bill concerning the installation of equipment on school buses and the in-terminal school bus inspections, the bill defines "students with disabilities with special transportation requirements" to mean a student with a disability who is identified pursuant to school funding law as needing special transportation requirements.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Al Barlas (R)*, Michael Venezia (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Chris DePhillips (R), John Azzariti (R), Erik Peterson (R), Balvir Singh (D), Ravi S. Bhalla (D), Maureen Rowan (D), Ellen Park (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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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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IL bill #HB3799 • Last Action 02/24/2026
INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code to introduce new requirements for insurance companies regarding cancellation notices and climate risk disclosure. The bill extends the notice period for policy cancellations, mandating that for the first 60 days of coverage, cancellation notices must be mailed at least 30 days prior to the effective date, and after 60 days, notices must be mailed at least 60 days in advance. For nonpayment of premiums, a 10-day notice remains in effect. The bill also creates a new Climate Risk Disclosure Article that applies to insurance companies licensed in Illinois under Classes 2 and 3 that write $100 million or more in annual premiums. These companies will be required to participate in climate surveys issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) when directed by the Illinois Department of Insurance. The purpose of this new article is to enhance transparency about how insurers manage climate-related risks and to clarify the department's authority to require companies to participate in climate surveys. The monetary threshold for applicability can be adjusted by rule, providing flexibility for future implementation. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for market conduct actions, examinations, and potential penalties for non-compliance, with fines of up to $10,000 per day for certain violations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions regarding the notice of intention not to renew a policy of insurance, provides that no company may impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of fire and extended coverage insurance that are subject to certain cancellation requirements, unless the company mails or delivers by electronic means to the named insured and the Department of Insurance notice of the increase in renewal premium at least 60 days before the policy renewal or anniversary date. Creates the Rates for Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance Article. Contains provisions concerning the purpose and applicability of the Article. Prohibits rates from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, as specified. Sets forth provisions concerning determinations and notice from the Department and hearings on the notice. Provides that credible State-specific loss experience shall be used in the development of rates whenever that data is available and statistically reliable. Authorizes insurers, in order to meet actuarial standards of credibility, to supplement State-specific loss experience with countrywide, regional, or out-of-state loss experience. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 14 : Robyn Gabel (D)*, Michael Hastings (D)*, Barbara Hernandez (D), Dee Avelar (D), Edgar González (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Kimberly du Buclet (D), Doris Turner (D), Meg Loughran Cappel (D), Christopher Belt (D), Sara Feigenholtz (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Cristina Castro (D), Mike Halpin (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 104
• Last Amended: 04/11/2025
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3
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IL bill #HB5027 • Last Action 02/24/2026
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Department of Human Services' divisions related to behavioral health, consolidating the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery into a new Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. It makes numerous conforming changes across various state acts, including the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Public Aid Code, to reflect this renaming and structural change. Additionally, the bill repeals several task forces and acts related to behavioral health, including the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act, as well as provisions related to COVID-19 public health emergencies and pilot programs for workplace violence prevention and psychiatric bed access.
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Bill Summary: Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Crawford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Human Services Committee
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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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IL bill #HB4704 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA-STUDENT HOTLINES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act and the Freedom of Information Act to protect the confidentiality of information shared with school helplines. Specifically, it ensures that any reports or information submitted to a "similar independent school helpline" (defined as a confidential, toll-free service for students to report threats to school safety, not intended for punishment, and involving trained operators) are treated with the same confidentiality as reports made to the Safe2Help Illinois program. This means such information cannot be released except under specific circumstances outlined in the Student Confidential Reporting Act or the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and it is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally grants the public access to government records. Violating these confidentiality provisions by intentionally disclosing such information will be a Class C misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act to provide that any report or information submitted to a similar independent school helpline to the Safe2Help Illinois program is also confidential, may not be released except as otherwise provided in the Act or in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a person who intentionally discloses information in violation of the added provision commits a Class C misdemeanor. Defines "similar independent school helpline". Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracy Katz Muhl (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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FL bill #H0939 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Pub. Rec./E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create an exemption from public disclosure for certain email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Specifically, the bill protects email addresses gathered for purposes related to vehicle titles, license plates, driver licenses, identification cards, and vessel registrations. The exemption applies retroactively and will remain in effect until October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it through the Open Government Sunset Review Act. The bill provides a detailed rationale for the exemption, noting that email addresses can be used for identity theft, consumer scams, and unwanted solicitations when combined with personal identifying information. By making these email addresses exempt from public records requirements, the Legislature aims to protect DHSMV customers from potential risks associated with their personal contact information being publicly available. The bill will take effect on the same date as a related bill (HB 937) that expands the department's ability to use email for various notifications and communications.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Taylor Yarkosky (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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FL bill #H0933 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Children's Initiatives
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes two new children's initiatives in Florida: the Bay County 32401 Children's Initiative in Bay County and the Pompano RYZE (Resilient Youth with Zeal to Excel) Children's Initiative in Broward County. Both initiatives will be managed by not-for-profit corporations and are designed to create comprehensive community-based service networks in specific neighborhoods. The initiatives aim to provide services and support for children and families in disadvantaged areas, including quality education, accessible healthcare, youth development programs, employment opportunities, and safe and affordable housing. The bill stipulates that these initiatives will be subject to public records, public meetings, and procurement regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability. They are intended to be geographically focused enough to include various community components like schools, places of worship, recreational facilities, and common spaces, while being small enough to effectively reach and engage local residents. The Department of Children and Families will contract with the not-for-profit corporations to establish planning teams, develop strategic community and business plans, and provide ongoing evaluation, fiscal management, and oversight. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and adds these two new initiatives to the existing list of Florida Children's Initiatives.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to children's initiatives; amending s. 409.147, F.S.; establishing the Bay County 32401 Children's Initiative in Bay County and the Pompano RYZE Children's Initiative in Broward County; providing for the projects to be managed by not-for- profit corporations; declaring that the initiatives are subject to state public records and meeting requirements and procurement of commodities and contractual services requirements; requiring designated children's initiatives to assist in the creation of community-based service networks and programming that provides certain services for children and families residing in disadvantaged areas of this state; providing for evaluation, fiscal management, and oversight of the projects; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Mitch Rosenwald (D)*, Robin Bartleman (D), Daryl Campbell (D), Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 12/29/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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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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MS bill #SB3328 • Last Action 02/24/2026
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. Additionally, it authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and a 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, on top of the existing 1% tourist and convention tax already levied on restaurants, hotels, and motels. Before these new taxes can be implemented, the City Council must pass a resolution stating their intention to levy them and then hold an election where at least 60% of the qualified electors voting must approve the tax. The bill also makes minor changes to the composition of the CVB board by replacing "Capital Center" with "Capital City" in references to the Convention Center Commission.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Hillman Frazier (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*, David Blount (D)*, Walter Michel (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Finance;Local and Private
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OK bill #SB1433 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Guidance Transparency Act, aims to increase public access to official agency statements by requiring certain state agencies to make their "guidance documents" available for public inspection. A guidance document is defined broadly as an agency statement of general applicability that sets forth official policy or interpretation on a legal, regulatory, or technical issue, and can include various forms like memorandums, notices, or letters, but excludes internal correspondence, adjudications, or legal advice to officials. The bill mandates that agencies must publish these documents on their websites and, for agencies subject to specific articles of the Administrative Procedures Act, electronically submit them to the Secretary of State on a quarterly basis for publication in a searchable format. These published documents will include a notification that they do not have the full force of law unless otherwise authorized, and will also detail any amendments or rescissions. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that agencies exempt from certain parts of the Administrative Procedures Act also make their guidance documents publicly accessible, and that all agencies make all their rules, guidance documents, and other written policy statements available for public inspection. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; providing short title; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3), which relates to defined terms under the Administrative Procedures Act; defining term; conforming language; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.4a, which relates to certain exemption under the Administrative Procedures Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.9, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 7, O.S.L. 2024 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.9), which relates to creation of the Office of Administrative Rules; requiring certain agencies to electronically submit certain guidance documents on certain basis; requiring publication of documents in certain form; requiring documents to include certain information; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 302, which relates to duties of rulemaking agencies; requiring agencies to make all guidance documents available for public inspection; updating statutory language; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Rob Hall (R)*, Shane Jett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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NJ bill #A4468 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Concerns documents, driver's licenses, and non-driver identification cards issued by MVC.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals P.L.2019, c.271, which had established two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards, allowed residents unable to prove lawful presence in the U.S. to obtain permits and standard licenses/IDs, permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees, and mandated that written driving tests and manuals be available in multiple languages, with translation services at agencies. The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws concerning driver's licenses, identification cards, and related procedures, primarily by removing provisions related to "standard" versus "REAL ID" licenses and identification cards, and by adjusting requirements for proof of identity and legal presence for various permits and licenses.
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Bill Summary: This bill repeals P.L.2019, c.271 which, in part,: (1) created two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards; (2) allowed residents unable to prove lawful presence in the United States to receive permits, and standard driver's licenses or identification cards; (3) permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees; (4) requires that the written examination (knowledge test) and driver's manual be provided in certain languages, and (5) requires language translation services to be made available at each MVC commission agency and regional service center.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Gregory Myhre (R)*, Alex Sauickie (R), John DiMaio (R), Michael Inganamort (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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NJ bill #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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NJ bill #A4070 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by establishing new rules for its collection and sharing by government entities and healthcare facilities. It prohibits government entities from requesting or collecting sensitive personal information like immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number unless it's necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional licenses, or as otherwise required by law, with exceptions for judicial orders, warrants, and federal law. Similarly, healthcare facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless it's essential for safe and appropriate care, billing, or program eligibility, while still allowing for complete medical records under HIPAA. The act also clarifies that certain collected information, particularly regarding immigration and taxpayer identification, will not be considered public records and cannot be disclosed except under specific legal requirements, judicial orders, warrants, or with explicit written consent from the individual, which must detail the information to be shared, the purpose, and acknowledge voluntariness. Furthermore, it restricts the sale, sharing, or transfer of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, with exceptions for sharing with other government entities or law enforcement for criminal investigations under strict conditions, and clarifies that vendors using ALPR systems must adhere to these restrictions. The bill also amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent their disclosure for immigration enforcement purposes without informed consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order, except where federal law dictates otherwise.
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Bill Summary: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Annette Quijano (D)*, Ellen Park (D)*, Lou Greenwald (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Balvir Singh (D), Rosaura Bagolie (D), Anthony Verrelli (D), Robert Karabinchak (D), Ed Rodriguez (D), Larry Wainstein (D), Gabriel Rodriguez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Quijano)
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CT bill #SB00250 • Last Action 02/24/2026
An Act Concerning A Study Of State Agency Response Times To Freedom Of Information Act Requests.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), a state government agency responsible for planning and budgeting, to conduct a study examining how long state agencies take to respond to requests for public records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA is a law that gives the public the right to access government information. The study's findings, which must include average response times, instances where slow responses led to complaints filed with the Freedom of Information Commission (a state body that oversees FOIA compliance), and any suggestions for new laws, must be reported to a specific legislative committee by January 15, 2027.
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Bill Summary: To require the Office of Policy and Management to conduct a study of state agency response times to Freedom of Information Act requests.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 )
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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: 6 : Kevin Parker (D)*, Leroy Comrie (D), Robert Jackson (D), Shelley Mayer (D), James Sanders (D), Toby Stavisky (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/31/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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IL bill #HB4409 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA-POLICE REDACTIONS 10 DAYS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access government records. Specifically, it changes the timeframe for law enforcement and correctional agencies to respond to public records requests. Previously, these agencies, like all other public bodies, had 5 business days to either provide the records or deny the request. Now, law enforcement and correctional agencies will have 15 business days to respond, an extension of 10 business days. This extension is allowed for situations where the requested records are partially exempt from disclosure and require redactions, such as blurring body camera footage, before the remaining information can be released. The bill also allows for an additional extension of up to 15 business days for these specific redaction needs, meaning a total of up to 30 business days could be taken to fulfill such requests.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a law enforcement or correctional agency shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than within 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless the time for response is properly extended under certain provisions. Allows for an extension for not more than 15 business days from the original due date for the reason that the requested records are records that are partially exempt from disclosure but that require blurring of body camera footage by a law enforcement or correctional agency or other redactions by a law enforcement or correctional agency before making the remaining requested information available for inspection and copying.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Haas (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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IL bill #SB4029 • Last Action 02/24/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, which allows eligible seniors to freeze their property taxes based on their current assessed value. Starting in taxable year 2029, the bill mandates that this maximum income limitation will be automatically increased each year by the percentage change, if any, in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-u), a measure of inflation published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This change aims to help the exemption keep pace with rising living costs for seniors.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2029, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Sue Rezin (R)*, Craig Wilcox (R), Don DeWitte (R), Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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IL bill #HB4408 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA-VICTIM INFORMATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to create a new exemption from public disclosure for certain records. Specifically, it adds a provision that exempts records held by public bodies, law enforcement agencies, or correctional agencies that contain the name, address, or other identifying or contact information of individuals under 18 years old who are victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual violence. This means that such sensitive information about child victims will be protected from public inspection and copying under FOIA, ensuring their privacy and safety.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that records in the possession of any public body created in the course of administrative enforcement proceedings, and any law enforcement or correctional agency for law enforcement purposes, that contain the name, address, or other identifying information or contact information of a person who is under the age of 18 years old and who is a victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual violence are exempt from inspection and copying under certain provisions regarding a public body redacting the exempt information.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Haas (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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VA bill #SB56 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA; procedure for responding to requests, charges, posting of notice of rights & responsibilities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify how public bodies handle requests for public records and calculate associated charges. The bill limits fees charged for producing public records to the median hourly rate of pay of the public body's employees or the actual hourly rate of the employee performing the work, whichever is less. If no employee can process the request at or below the median rate, the public body may petition a court for relief from this fee limitation. The bill also expands court jurisdiction, allowing petitions for additional response time to be heard in either general district or circuit court and giving such petitions priority on the court's docket. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments by moving provisions about record production charges into a separate section of the FOIA and updates the required notice of rights and responsibilities that public bodies must post on their websites to reflect the new fee calculation method. The changes aim to make public record requests more transparent and cost-effective while providing some flexibility for public bodies with limited resources.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; procedure for responding to requests; charges; posting of notice of rights and responsibilities. Limits the fees charged for producing public records to the median hourly rate of pay of employees of the public body or the actual hourly rate of pay of the person performing the work, whichever is less, and provides that a public body may petition a court for relief from this fee limit if there is no one who can process the request at the median hourly rate of pay or less. The bill makes corresponding amendments to the required statement on charges in the notice of rights and responsibilities that must be posted on a public body's website. The bill also amends existing law providing that a public body may petition a court for additional time to respond to a request for public records to allow such petitions to be heard in either general district or circuit court, to give such petitions priority on the court's docket, and to toll the response time while such a petition is pending before a court. The bill makes technical amendments, including moving provisions regarding charges for the production of public records into a separate section of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danica Roem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 11/26/2025
• Last Action: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
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CT bill #HB05250 • Last Action 02/24/2026
An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Freedom Of Information Commission For Revisions To The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill implements recommendations from the Freedom of Information Commission to revise the Freedom of Information Act, effective October 1, 2026, by updating training requirements for public agencies, clarifying the definition of a "hand-held scanner" to include mobile phones and cameras used for copying public records, and establishing new procedures for electronic notice of special meetings and appeals for denied access to certain public records. Specifically, it mandates annual training by the Freedom of Information Commission for public agency members on various sections of the Act, expands the definition of a "hand-held scanner" to encompass any portable device capable of capturing an image, and modifies how appeals are handled when access to specific records is denied, including naming additional parties in the appeal process. The bill also redefines "governmental function" to clarify when a person performing a program for a public agency is considered to be undertaking a governmental function, impacting contract requirements and record access, and updates the notice requirements for special meetings to include electronic transmission and posting on agency websites.
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Bill Summary: To make revisions to the Freedom of Information Act recommended by the Freedom of Information Commission, including concerning the application of the definition of "governmental function", which statutory provisions require training by the commission, redefining "hand-held scanner", electronic notice of special meetings and appeals for denial of access to certain public records.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Oversight Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 )
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NJ bill #S3522 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by restricting its collection and sharing by government entities and healthcare facilities. It prohibits government entities from collecting sensitive personal data like immigration status, citizenship, birth place, or social security numbers unless absolutely necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional qualifications, or as mandated by state law, with exceptions for federal law, judicial orders, or warrants. Similarly, healthcare facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless needed for safe and appropriate care, billing, or program administration, or as required by law. The act also limits the sharing of automated license plate recognition information by government entities, generally prohibiting its sale or transfer except to other government entities or law enforcement under specific conditions, and clarifies that certain information collected under these provisions will not be considered public records, thus not subject to open records requests, with exceptions for legal requirements or explicit consent. Furthermore, it amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent their disclosure for federal immigration enforcement purposes without informed consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order, except where federal law dictates otherwise.
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Bill Summary: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Teresa Ruiz (D)*, Andrew Zwicker (D)*, John McKeon (D)*, Brian Stack (D), Linda Greenstein (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Joe Cryan (D), Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Amendment (23-15) (Ruiz)
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WA bill #HB2637 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Safeguarding personal information entrusted to agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to expand the types of personal information that government agencies must protect from public disclosure, particularly information that is not of legitimate public concern. Specifically, it adds new categories of protected information, including age, date of birth (with exceptions for voter registration records), language preference, residential address (with exceptions for business addresses, voter registration, and real property records), place of birth, precise location data or GPS coordinates (except when an employee is on official duty), government-issued identifiers like social security numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, student numbers, vehicle license plate numbers, and application numbers, and individual consumer utility account data. The bill also includes a provision that makes it void if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2026, indicating a potential fiscal impact or a need for legislative appropriation to implement these new protections.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to safeguarding personal information entrusted to 2 agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public; reenacting 3 and amending RCW 42.56.230; and creating a new section. 4
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Mia Gregerson (D)*, Sharlett Mena (D), Lauren Davis (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lillian Ortiz-Self (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Mary Fosse (D), Edwin Obras (D), Roger Goodman (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Jamila Taylor (D), Janice Zahn (D), Nicole Macri (D), Alex Ramel (D), Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D), Strom Peterson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
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MI bill #SB0525 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; exceptions to prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.307).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Michigan's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act to expand and clarify the circumstances under which state departments, agencies, boards, or commissions can use drones (unmanned aircraft systems) to inspect or gather information about facilities. The bill maintains existing restrictions on drone use but adds two new permissible scenarios: inspecting telecommunications infrastructure and participating in recovery or assessment efforts during a declared state of emergency. The bill continues to require express consent from facility owners for drone surveillance, allows drone use with a valid search warrant, and permits drone use when there is an imminent threat to public health, safety, property, or natural resources. When consent is given, facility owners may condition their approval on using their own drone, and they must provide a written statement explaining their consent or refusal. Any data collected must be promptly provided to the facility owner upon request and is presumed to be exempt from public disclosure. The bill explicitly does not apply to law enforcement drone operations conducted as part of an investigation, preserving their existing authority to use drones without the restrictions outlined in this legislation.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled"Unmanned aircraft systems act,"by amending section 7 (MCL 259.307), as added by 2018 PA 442.
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• Introduced: 09/04/2025
• Added: 09/04/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Hertel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 09/04/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-1)
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IL bill #HB1716 • Last Action 02/24/2026
ELEC CD-ELECTIONEERING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Election Code to remove a provision that previously allowed churches and private schools to prohibit electioneering (political campaigning) on their entire property when serving as a polling place. The bill standardizes the electioneering restrictions by establishing a uniform 100-foot "campaign free zone" around polling place entrances, regardless of whether the polling location is in a church, school, or other type of building. The bill specifies how markers (such as cones or flags) should be placed to delineate this 100-foot boundary, with specific instructions for buildings with multiple floors or complex layouts. The legislation also affirms that the area beyond the campaign free zone is considered a public forum during voting hours, where people have the right to engage in political activities like placing temporary signs. Furthermore, the bill declares that regulating electioneering on polling place property is an exclusive power of the state, preventing local governments from creating their own conflicting regulations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning electioneering or soliciting of votes within any polling place, removes a provision allowing a church or private school to prohibit electioneering on any of the property of that church or private school.
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• Introduced: 01/24/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/24/2025
• Last Action: House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 114 and Virtual Room 1)
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IL bill #HB5428 • Last Action 02/24/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal dates for several professional licensing acts, including the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act, from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. It also makes various amendments to the Auction License Act, including changes to licensing requirements, renewal processes, and provisions for non-resident auctioneers and illegal discrimination. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals, application requirements, renewals, and appropriations for registered interior designers. It also updates sections concerning the reproducible seal, the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board, fund disposition, violations, and disciplinary grounds for landscape architects. The bill further amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act regarding insurance, account segregation, renewals, military service, illegal discrimination, and the appointment of hearing officers. Changes are also made to the Detection of Deception Examiners Act concerning license applications, investigations, and examiner qualifications, and to the Home Inspector License Act regarding licensure necessity, renewals, endorsements, and illegal discrimination. The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 is updated concerning license necessity, illegal discrimination, investigations, notice, and hearings, and the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act is amended regarding disciplinary actions and the repeal of provisions concerning bonds of registrants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license; expiration, renewal, and restoration; nonresident auctioneer reciprocity; and illegal discrimination. Repeals provisions concerning actions for compensation. Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; application requirements for registration; expiration, renewal, and restoration; and appropriations, investments, and audits. Amends the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the reproducible seal; the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board; disposition of funds; violations and civil penalties; and grounds for discipline. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning insurance and the segregation of accounts; renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; illegal discrimination; and appointment of a hearing officer. Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning applications for original licenses; investigations; and applicants who are Examiners. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity of licensure; renewal; endorsement; and illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of a license; illegal discrimination; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning disciplinary actions. Repeals provisions concerning bonds of registrants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Evans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
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GA bill #SB519 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Education; provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; revise
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the conditions of employment for public school employees in Georgia. It clarifies that employees cannot evaluate their colleagues, and that surveys used in employee evaluations must be anonymous. For teachers, employment contracts must now include their specific assignment for the upcoming school year, not just compensation, and teachers in grades kindergarten through 12 will be guaranteed at least two planned restroom breaks per day. The bill also mandates that staff development programs include training relevant to employees' specific roles. Finally, it requires school bus driver policies to include a provision allowing drivers to request a bus monitor if they have concerns about student behavior on their bus.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise various provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; to provide requirements for certain evaluations; to provide requirements for employment contracts for teachers; to provide for planned restroom breaks for teachers; to provide for role-specific training; to provide for policies relating to school bus drivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Tonya Anderson (D)*, Jaha Howard (D)*, RaShaun Kemp (D)*, Russ Goodman (R)*, Billy Hickman (R)*, Chuck Payne (R)*, Kenya Wicks (D)*, Gail Davenport (D)*, Kim Jackson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education And Youth Committee (15:00:00 2/24/2026 307 CLOB)
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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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CA bill #AB1786 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties, cities, and joint powers authorities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the "best value" construction contracting program, which allows government entities to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications rather than solely the lowest bid, to include general law cities and certain joint powers authorities (JPAs) in addition to counties. A JPA is a public agency formed by two or more public agencies to jointly exercise powers. The bill extends the program's operation from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2040, and shifts the reporting deadline for project information to the Legislature and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to March 1, 2031. It also removes a provision that allowed counties to use best value contracting for annual repair and remodeling contracts up to $3 million. The bill clarifies definitions for terms like "city," "eligible joint powers authority," and "qualifications" to ensure consistent application of the best value contracting method.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 20155, 20155.1, 20155.3, 20155.4, 20155.5, 20155.6, 20155.7, and 20155.9 of, and to amend the heading of Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 20155) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of, the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John Harabedian (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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CT bill #SB00226 • Last Action 02/23/2026
An Act Concerning Various Revisions Related To Election Processes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to election processes, including establishing a mechanism for resolving disagreements on early voting locations, modifying deadlines for reporting early voting and same-day registration information to the Secretary of the State, and allowing amendments to these reports with notice. It also eliminates the use of envelopes for early voting ballots, allowing them to be deposited directly into voting tabulators, and requires registrars of voters to submit information about early voting and same-day registration moderators to the Secretary of the State. Furthermore, officials involved in early voting and same-day registration are prohibited from engaging in certain partisan activities on days they are appointed to serve, and provisions for appointing same-day registration officials are aligned with those for early voting officials. The bill also addresses the attachment of party enrollment privileges for consistency, prohibits registrars from appointing moderators with certain criminal backgrounds, and expands post-election procedures for correcting returns to all towns. It mandates notice to the Secretary of the State in matters concerning voting rights, allows for the correction of errors or omissions in candidacy-related certificates, and grants the Secretary preapproval authority for town ballots and the power to order corrections. Additionally, the Secretary can seek court judgments on behalf of electors alleging harm within ninety days of an election or primary, absentee ballot counters must maintain logs of rejected ballots, and discrepancy recanvasses will now examine all districts within a municipality, allowing one party representative to communicate directly with the moderator. Finally, all ballots cast in elections, primaries, and referenda are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, and voter registration information will limit the disclosure of birth dates to the year only, restricting its use to election-related, scholarly, journalistic, political, or governmental purposes.
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Bill Summary: To (1) provide a mechanism for determining early voting locations when registrars of voters are unable to agree thereon, (2) modify the deadlines by which registrars of voters certify information regarding early voting and same-day election registration locations to the Secretary of the State and allow amendments to such certifications with notice to the Secretary, (3) eliminate the use of envelopes for early voting ballots and allow such ballots to be deposited directly into voting tabulators after being marked, (4) require registrars of voters to submit to the Secretary information regarding early voting and same-day election registration moderators, (5) prohibit early voting and same-day election registration officials from engaging in certain partisan activities on days for which they are appointed to serve, (6) align the provisions for appointment of same-day election registration officials with those for appointment of early voting officials, (7) amend a provision regarding the attachment of party enrollment privileges for consistency with prior changes, (8) prohibit registrars of voters from appointing as moderators certain persons with criminal backgrounds, (9) expand certain post-election procedures for the correction of returns to all towns rather than just those divided into voting districts, (10) provide for notice to the Secretary in certain matters relating to state or federal voting rights, (11) allow for the correction of errors or omissions of timely filed endorsement, nominating or other candidacy-related certificates that would operate to invalidate such certificates if not corrected, (12) provide for the Secretary's preapproval of town's ballots and authority to order corrections in case of omissions or errors, (13) during the ninety days prior to an election or primary, allow the Secretary to go to Superior Court to seek a declaratory judgment on behalf of electors alleging aggrievement, (14) require absentee ballot counters to maintain a log of rejected absentee ballots, (15) for discrepancy recanvasses, (A) require that all districts in a municipality be examined and not just the district in which the discrepancy was found, and (B) allow one party representative to communicate directly with the moderator, (16) exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act all ballots cast at elections, primaries and referenda, and (17) for voter registration information, (A) limit disclosure of birth date information to just the year, and (B) limit use of such information to election-related, scholarly, journalistic, political or governmental purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Nicholas Gauthier (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 )
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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 #SB546 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Data privacy; establishing consumer rights; appeal process; privacy notice; data protection assessments; penalties; liability. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes consumer data privacy rights in Oklahoma, granting individuals the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their personal data, as well as to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, and profiling that leads to significant decisions. Businesses, referred to as "controllers" (those determining the purpose and means of data processing) and "processors" (those processing data on behalf of controllers), must comply with these requests within a specified timeframe, provide an appeal process for denied requests, and establish secure methods for consumers to submit their requests. Controllers are required to provide a clear privacy notice detailing their data processing practices and must implement reasonable data security measures, limiting data collection to what is necessary and avoiding discriminatory practices or processing sensitive data without consent. The bill also mandates data protection assessments for certain high-risk processing activities, such as targeted advertising and the sale of personal data, and outlines penalties for violations, with enforcement solely by the Attorney General, who must provide a notice and opportunity to cure violations before taking action, and sets a civil penalty of up to $7,500 per violation, with no private right of action allowed. The act applies to controllers and processors meeting specific thresholds related to the volume of data processed or revenue from data sales, and includes various exemptions for entities like government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, non-profits, and educational institutions, as well as for certain types of data like protected health information and research data.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to data privacy; defining terms; establishing consumer rights for processing of certain data; requiring compliance with certain consumer requests; establishing procedures for response to certain consumer requests; requiring establishment of certain appeal process; prohibiting certain contractual provisions; requiring establishment of methods for submission of certain consumer requests; establishing duties of controller; prohibiting controller from taking certain actions; providing exceptions; requiring privacy notice; specifying required contents in privacy notice; requiring certain disclosures; establishing duties of processor; establishing requirements for certain contracts; authorizing use of independent assessor under certain circumstances; requiring data protection assessments under certain circumstances; establishing requirements for data protection assessments; requiring availability of data protection assessments to Attorney General upon request; providing for confidentiality of data protection assessments; specifying applicability of requirements for data protection assessments; requiring controller in possession of certain data to take certain actions; providing enforcement authority to the Attorney General; requiring posting of certain information on Attorney General website; requiring notice of certain action; requiring certain period to cure violations before bringing certain action; providing penalties for certain violations; authorizing award of certain fees and expenses; providing for applicability of provisions; providing exceptions to applicability of provisions; exempting certain information; providing for compliance under certain circumstances; providing construing provisions; authorizing processing of personal data for certain purposes; prohibiting violation of evidentiary privileges; clarifying certain liability; limiting authorized purposes for processing of certain data; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Alonso-Sandoval
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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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AK bill #HB367 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Consumer Data Privacy Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new regulations for how businesses handle consumer personal information in Alaska. It mandates that businesses must notify consumers before collecting their personal data, clearly stating what information will be collected, why it's needed, and consumers' rights regarding the sale or sharing of their data. Businesses will also be required to maintain detailed online privacy policies outlining consumer rights, the types of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed, the sources of this information, and the third parties with whom it's shared. The bill introduces a "Do Not Collect or Sell My Personal Information" link on business websites and grants consumers the right to request access to or deletion of their personal information, with specific timelines for businesses to respond. Furthermore, it introduces registration requirements for data brokers, which are businesses that collect and sell personal information to third parties without a direct relationship with the consumer. Violations of these provisions will be considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the privacy of consumer personal information; establishing the Consumer Personal Information Privacy Act; establishing data broker registration requirements; relating to social security numbers; making certain violations unfair or deceptive trade practices; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Andi Story (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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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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CO bill #HB1065 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Transit and Housing Investment Zones
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Transit Investment Area Act" to create a framework for local governments and transit agencies, with state approval, to undertake transit investment projects. These projects involve designating specific areas, called "transit investment areas," where a portion of the state sales tax revenue collected above a baseline amount, plus an additional 20%, can be used to finance improvements related to the project. Local governments can apply to the Office of Economic Development and the Colorado Economic Development Commission (commission) to initiate these projects, potentially forming a "transit investment authority" or designating other entities to manage the financing. The bill outlines the application process, approval criteria, and the powers of the designated financing entity. It also introduces the "Colorado Affordable Housing in Transit Investment Zones Tax Credit," which provides tax credits for qualified low- and middle-income housing projects in these designated zones, with a limit of $50 million in credits awarded annually from 2027 through 2033. The commission can approve a limited number of transit investment projects each year and has a cap on the total amount of state sales tax increment revenue it can dedicate to these projects annually.
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Bill Summary: Section 2 of the bill creates the "Transit Investment Area Act" and: ! Creates a mechanism for a local government and transit agency, subject to state approval, to undertake a transit investment project (project), to designate a transit investment area (area) in which the project will be built, and to create a transit investment authority (authority) or to designate other financing entities with the power to receive and use the increment of revenue derived from the state sales tax collected in the area that is equal to the amount of state sales tax revenue collected in an area above a designated base amount plus 20% of that same revenue (state sales tax increment revenue) to be used to finance eligible improvements related to the project; ! Allows a local government to apply to the office of economic development and the Colorado economic development commission (commission) to undertake a project, and, in connection with the project, to form an authority or to designate a county revitalization authority, metropolitan district, or urban renewal authority as the approved financing entity; ! Specifies the information that a local government is required to include in the application for a project and the criteria that the project is required to satisfy to be approved; ! Requires the director of the office of economic development (director) to review each application for a project and to make an initial determination regarding whether the application meets the specified criteria; ! Requires the director to forward each application to the commission with a recommendation regarding whether the project should be approved; ! Directs the commission to review each application and to approve or reject the project and, as part of the approval of a project, allows the commission to authorize the collection and use of the state sales tax increment revenue for a designated number of years not to exceed 30 years; ! Allows the commission to approve no more than 3 transit investment projects in any calendar year and no more than in total; ! Allows the commission to dedicate no more than $75 million in a fiscal year to the transit investment projects it approves; ! If requested by the local government, allows the commission to authorize the creation of an authority to receive and spend state sales tax increment revenue; ! Specifies that an authority is governed by a board consisting of a certain number of members appointed by the commission and a certain number of members appointed by the local government; ! Specifies the powers of the authority and the manner in which the state sales tax increment revenue is divided and used; ! Requires the financing entity for a project to submit a report containing specified information to the commission; and ! Authorizes a county revitalization authority, an urban renewal authority, or a metropolitan district to receive and disburse the state sales tax increment revenue generated within an area and to act as the financing entity for the area. Section 9 creates the Colorado affordable housing in transit investment zones tax credit (tax credit). The tax credit is administered in the same manner as the Colorado affordable housing in transit-oriented communities tax credit; except that the tax credit is awarded in connection with qualified low- and middle-income housing projects in transit and housing zones. The bill allows $50 million of credits to be awarded each calendar year beginning in the 2027 calendar year through the 2033 calendar year.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Julie McCluskie (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Tony Exum (D)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Amy Paschal (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Iman Jodeh (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
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UT bill #HB0557 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes technical corrections and updates to various sections of the Utah Code, primarily concerning administrative procedures, definitions, and repeal dates. Key changes include adjusting the minimum population requirement for incorporating a town from 100 to 75 people, clarifying language related to processing petitions by the lieutenant governor, updating budget adoption and tax levy deadlines, modifying definitions within public infrastructure districts, and correcting references in statutes related to sheriff's duties, wildland urban interface evaluations, congregate care programs, opiate antagonists, inmate health care, and various tax provisions. The bill also repeals several sections and revises effective dates for certain provisions, with some changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes technical corrections to the Utah Code.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Casey Snider (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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KY bill #HB644 • Last Action 02/23/2026
AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction, a new award to be conferred by the Commonwealth. The medal can be awarded to present or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve components who have an honorable discharge and are connected to Kentucky, as well as present and former first responders like firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, peace officers, sheriffs, and public safety telecommunicators serving in Kentucky. It also extends eligibility to any citizen of Kentucky and entities operating within the Commonwealth or providing services to its citizens. The medal is intended to recognize acts of valor or heroism in saving a life, injuries or deaths, or facing threats in service to the Commonwealth, its communities, or the health, welfare, and safety of others, or for other meritorious acts that substantially improve the quality of life in Kentucky. A selection committee, designated by the Legislative Research Commission, will evaluate nominations submitted by members of the General Assembly, with final awardees being approved through a concurrent resolution. The design of the medal will be determined by the Legislative Research Commission, and the nominating legislator will be responsible for its cost, with provisions for state and local agencies to allow the display of the medal on uniforms.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Steve Bratcher (R)*, Peyton Griffee (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
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CO bill #SB070 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act," aims to restrict government access to sensitive historical location information, which is defined as data revealing an individual's or vehicle's movements more than 24 hours prior to access. The bill prohibits government entities from accessing databases containing this information unless they have a warrant, the individual or vehicle owner provides express consent (with specific limitations), or in cases of exigent circumstances, toll collection, traffic enforcement, parking enforcement, or information security. It also prevents government entities from sharing this data with entities outside their jurisdiction or selling it to private, non-governmental third parties, except for limited technical support purposes. Furthermore, any government entity collecting such information must establish a policy for compliance, including security measures, supervisor approval for access, detailed record-keeping of all access, regular audits, annual public reports, and mandatory training for officials. The bill also mandates that historical location information be retained for no more than four days unless specific exceptions apply, after which it must be permanently destroyed. Importantly, any historical location information obtained in violation of these provisions will be inadmissible in court, and the Attorney General is empowered to enforce the bill's requirements. Finally, this information will no longer be considered a public record under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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Bill Summary: The bill prohibits a government entity from accessing a database that reveals an individual's or a vehicle's historical location information, subject to certain exceptions. The bill prohibits a government entity from sharing historical location information with third parties or government agencies outside their jurisdiction, subject to certain exceptions, and makes historical location information not a public record for the purposes of the "Colorado Open Records Act". The bill requires a government entity that collects historical location information to adopt a policy to maintain compliance with the provisions of the regulatory scheme. An enforcement action is created for the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the bill. Historical location information obtained in violation of the prohibitions of the bill are inadmissible in trial.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Judy Amabile (D)*, Lynda Zamora Wilson (R)*, Kenny Nguyen (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*, Julie Gonzales (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Katie Wallace (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*, Lesley Smith (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
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OK bill #SB1721 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Schools; extending the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; requiring certain members to meet certain requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, meaning the council will continue to exist until July 1, 2029, instead of its previous expiration date. It also introduces new requirements for certain appointed members of the council who represent Indian tribes, tribal education departments, or other tribal entities; these members must now be officially authorized representatives of their respective tribes or entities, with their authorization granted by the elected executive leaders or governing body. If a member loses this authorization, their service on the council will automatically end, and the appointing authority must be notified in writing to fill the vacancy. The bill also mandates that the council's annual report be submitted electronically to the State Board of Education.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; requiring certain appointed members to be duly authorized representatives of certain tribe, department, or entity; providing method of authorization; requiring certain member’s service to cease if he or she does not have certain authorization; requiring notification; providing for filling of vacancy; providing certain construction; requiring electronic submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Ally Seifried (R)*, Jason Lowe (D)*, Dick Lowe (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Lowe (Dick) (principal House author)
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ID bill #S1333 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Adds to existing law to establish the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, requiring operators of virtual currency kiosks—machines that exchange legal tender for digital assets like Bitcoin—to be licensed money transmitters. Operators must maintain detailed records, submit quarterly and annual reports to the Idaho Department of Finance, and provide clear disclosures to users about transaction fees, exchange rates, and the risks of scams, including a prominent warning about potential fraud. The act mandates live customer service seven days a week, provides for both paper and electronic transaction receipts with specific details, and implements measures to prevent fraudulent activity and money laundering, such as using blockchain analytics software and imposing transaction limits for new customers, who are also entitled to a delayed settlement and a full refund for fraudulent transactions within a specific timeframe. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for transaction fee refunds in cases of fraud, requires operators to cooperate with investigations by providing transaction data and blockchain analytics, and establishes penalties for violations, including potential license revocation and misdemeanor charges for willful violations, while also allowing for information sharing between agencies to combat virtual currency kiosk fraud, particularly concerning potentially vulnerable older adults.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT; AMENDING TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 54, TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH A LICENS- ING REQUIREMENT, TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY DISCLOSURES, TO ESTABLISH CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSACTION RECEIPTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY AND MONEY LAUNDERING, TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION-SHARING RELATED TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVID- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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ID bill #H0748 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Idaho's Public Records Act to create a new, expedited process for individuals who believe their request for public records has been improperly denied or that the charges for disclosure are unfair. Under this new process, an aggrieved person can file a complaint in magistrate court within 90 days of the agency's response, providing the original request, the agency's response, and all related communications, along with the legal basis for their challenge, and paying a $100 filing fee. The agency then has 14 days to respond, and the judge must issue a decision within 14 days of receiving the agency's response, with no discovery or witnesses allowed for this initial complaint. The bill also revises existing provisions for appealing denial of disclosure requests, including a shorter timeframe for appeals related to trade secret claims made to the Department of Environmental Quality, and clarifies a code reference within the existing law. Finally, the bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; AMENDING SECTION 74-115, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT BY A PERSON AGGRIEVED AND TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE; AMENDING SECTION 74-114, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
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MN bill #SF3834 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Expand personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections for personal information, such as residential addresses and personal phone numbers, to include current and former members of the Minnesota legislature, similar to existing protections for judicial officials. It redefines "judicial official" to "covered official" to encompass legislators and clarifies what constitutes "personal information" and "publicly available information" for these individuals. Additionally, the bill establishes a legislative task force to study and recommend improvements to privacy protections for all Minnesota government officials, with a report due by January 15, 2027, and appropriates funds for its operation. The revisor of statutes is also instructed to update terminology and renumber relevant sections of law to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to data privacy; expanding personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators; creating a legislative task force to study personal information protections for government officials; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.45, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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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 #SB00225 • Last Action 02/23/2026
An Act Concerning Fees For Copying, Reviewing And Redacting Records Created By Police Body-worn Recording Equipment And Dashboard Cameras.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, allows public agencies to charge a fee for redacting, or obscuring, portions of records created by police body-worn recording equipment or dashboard cameras that cannot be legally disclosed under state or federal law, such as those involving victims of domestic abuse or minors, as defined by the Freedom of Information Act. The fee is intended to cover the time spent redacting these records, with the first four hours of labor being free to the requesting party, and subsequent labor costs capped at the hourly wage of the lowest-paid qualified employee, not to exceed one hundred dollars per hour of the record's length, with a maximum fee of fifty dollars per half hour if the record is rounded up. However, this fee is waived for individuals directly involved in the incident captured by the recording, their legal guardians, or their attorneys, and also for requests related to police misconduct investigations or when a police officer is involved in a shooting, accident, or giving a use-of-force statement. The bill also clarifies that existing fees for copying public records will not apply to these specific body camera and dashboard camera recordings, and public agencies must maintain original, unredacted copies of all records.
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Bill Summary: To authorize a public agency to charge a redaction fee for the disclosure of a record created by police body-worn equipment or dashboard cameras that contains portions not authorized to be disclosed under state or federal law.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 )
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UT bill #HB0038 • Last Action 02/23/2026
County Government Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law concerning county government and special districts, primarily by updating terminology and clarifying procedures. Key changes include replacing the term "county auditor" with "finance officer" in many instances, aligning with the definition of "finance officer" as provided in Section 17-66-101, which refers to either the county auditor or a designated person for accounting services. The bill also modifies requirements for petition signatures, election timelines for moving county seats, and the process for consolidating or annexing territory between counties and special districts. Additionally, it updates definitions related to special districts and infrastructure financing districts, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of county officials in financial administration, record-keeping, and auditing, and adjusts provisions related to county office consolidation, surveyor duties, and campaign finance disclosures. The bill also makes technical amendments to sections concerning special district operations, infrastructure financing districts, and tax collection.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill deals with provisions related to counties and special districts.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Dunnigan (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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CT bill #SB00224 • Last Action 02/23/2026
An Act Exempting Ballots Cast At Elections, Primaries And Referenda From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends existing law to exempt ballots cast in elections, primaries, and referenda from being disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally gives the public the right to access government records. This means that once a ballot has been submitted, it cannot be requested and viewed by the public. The bill clarifies that this exemption does not prevent officials from conducting recanvasses or audits, which are processes to re-examine or verify election results. The bill also updates the definition of "referendum" to include questions or proposals submitted to voters through various municipal mechanisms, including those governed by home rule ordinances or special acts.
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Bill Summary: To exempt ballots cast at elections, primaries and referenda from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 )
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CA bill #AB2745 • Last Action 02/21/2026
International trade and investment: Global Partnership Advisory Body.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance California's international trade and investment efforts by expanding the activities of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and establishing a new advisory body. It will broaden the program's scope to include facilitating foreign-owned subsidiaries, supporting collaborative research, fostering multinational cooperation, connecting global partners with California's innovation ecosystems, and promoting cultural exchanges. A key provision is the creation of the Global Partnership Advisory Body, a statewide business partnership that will advise the GO-Biz director on international trade and investment priorities. The bill also mandates that GO-Biz develop and present a five-year strategy for international trade and investment to the Legislature, which will be developed in consultation with the advisory body and undergo public hearings. Furthermore, GO-Biz will be authorized to establish regional hubs within California to support international trade and investment, in addition to its existing authority to establish offices outside the United States. Finally, the bill increases the amount the director can expend from the Economic Development and Trade Promotion Account for international market development activities from $200,000 to $500,000 and expands the purposes for which these funds can be used, thereby making an appropriation.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 13996.4, 13996.41, 13996.42, 13996.55, 13996.65, and 13997 of the Government Code, relating to state government, and making an appropriation therefor.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Fong (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2478 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Kinship family approval.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Kinship family approval," aims to establish a formal kinship family approval process and integrate it into the existing framework for approving caregivers for children in foster care. Key provisions include requiring the State Department of Social Services to adopt a kinship family approval process by January 1, 2028, which will approve relatives, nonrelative extended family members, and extended family members of Indian children as kinship families. These approved kinship families will be defined as individuals or families who meet specified home environment assessment and family engagement standards. The bill mandates that counties inform relatives, nonrelative extended family members, and extended family members of Indian children about the available approval processes, including the kinship family approval process, the resource family approval process, and, for Indian children, the option of a tribally approved home. It also makes technical changes to ensure that provisions applicable to resource families also apply to kinship families and removes obsolete provisions. Furthermore, the bill expands access to pupil records for kinship families, allowing them to view grades, transcripts, and other educational information, similar to other approved caregivers. It also clarifies that courts can place children in the homes of nonrelative extended family members or extended family members of Indian children on an emergency basis, even if kinship family approval or criminal record exemptions are not yet finalized, provided the placement does not pose a risk to the child's health and safety. The bill also makes certain personal identifying information, written evaluation reports, and court proceedings related to kinship families confidential, except as specified, and establishes misdemeanor penalties for knowingly providing false information on kinship family applications.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 49069.3, 49076, 56055, and 56155.5 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6552, 8609, 8704.5, 8708, 9201, and 9203.1 of the Family Code, to amend Sections 7930.165, 7930.190, and 30029.7 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 1501.1, 1502, 1505, 1506, 1506.1, 1506.5, 1506.9, 1507.25, 1517, 1517.2, 1517.3, 1520, 1520.3, 1522, 1522.08, 1522.1, 1522.4, 1522.44, 1523.1, 1524, 1524.01, 1527, 1527.1, 1527.2, 1527.4, 1527.5, 1530.5, 1530.7, 1536, 1536.2, 1538, 1558, 1559.110, 1568.26, and 115725 of, and to repeal Sections 1506.6, 1506.7, 1506.8, and 1517.1 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 676.7 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 11105.2, 11165.7, 11167.5, 11170 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 1541 and 1543 of the Probate Code, and to amend Sections 224.1, 291, 293, 294, 295, 309, 319, 361, 361.2, 361.4, 361.45, 362.04, 366.1, 366.3, 366.31, 628, 706.5, 706.6, 727, 727.05, 727.12, 727.4, 827, 4684, 10553.12, 10952.5, 11362, 11363, 11386, 11391, 11400, 11402, 11461, 11461.3, 11461.36, 11461.6, 11462, 11462.01, 11463, 16003.5, 16119, 16161, 16501.01, 16501.02, 16501.1, 16507.5, 16514, 16519, 16519.3, 16519.5, 16519.501, 16519.502, 16519.51, 16519.52, 16519.53, 16519.54, 16519.55, 16519.555, 16519.57, 16519.6, 16521.6, 16563, 16565, 17710, 17730, 17731, 17736, and 18250 of, and to amend the heading of Article 2 (commencing with Section 16519.3) of Chapter 5 of Part 4 of Division 9 of, and to add Sections 16519.605 and 16519.615 to, and to repeal and add Section 16519.4 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster care.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nick Schultz (D)*, Jose Solache (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2390 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Streamlined housing approvals: hazardous waste sites.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes nonsubstantive changes to existing law that streamlines the approval process for certain housing developments, particularly those located on or near hazardous waste sites. The existing law allows for a faster, ministerial approval process for multifamily housing developments that meet specific objective planning standards, meaning they don't require subjective judgment from officials and can be uniformly verified. A key provision previously prohibited these developments on hazardous waste sites unless state agencies cleared them for residential use. This bill, by making nonsubstantive changes, aims to refine the existing framework without altering its core intent or the specific conditions under which developments can proceed, including those related to hazardous waste site clearance.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 65913.4 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pilar Schiavo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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KY bill #HB633 • Last Action 02/20/2026
AN ACT relating to data privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kentucky Kid's Code, amends existing Kentucky law to establish new data privacy protections specifically for minors. It defines various terms related to online services and data, such as "algorithmic feed" (how online services present content based on user data), "dark pattern" (deceptive user interface designs), and "covered online service" (businesses operating online that handle significant amounts of consumer data). The core provisions require covered online services to set all default privacy settings for minors to the highest level of privacy, provide tools for minors and their parents to control data usage, limit targeted advertising for certain products to minors, and restrict the use of notifications and push alerts during specific hours. The bill also introduces new sections to KRS Chapter 367, creating the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, and mandates that online services offer minors tools to manage their online experience, including opting out of personalized recommendations, controlling in-game purchases, and limiting screen time, while also requiring parents to have oversight over their child's account settings and online activity.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.3611 to define "actual knowledge," "algorithmic feed," "algorithmic recommendation system," "covered design feature," "covered minor," "covered online service," "dark pattern," "knows to be a child," "knows to be a minor," "minor," "online service," "parent," "personalized recommendation system," "publicly available information," and "user"; create a new section of KRS 367.3611 to 367.3629, the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, to require a covered online service to configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor through its online service, product, or feature to the highest level of privacy; provide a covered minor and his or her parents with certain default settings and tools to protect the minor from profiling, targeted advertising for prohibited products, or the use of dark patterns to impair a covered minor's choice; prohibit the use of notifications and push alerts to a covered minor between certain days and times; amend KRS 367.3613 to conform; provide that Section 2 of the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Kid's Code.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Small Business & Information Technology (H)
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HI bill #SB2916 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Relating To The State Archives.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the planning, designing, environmental studies, site evaluation and selection studies, and permitting related to a new facility for the State Archives, which is a division responsible for collecting, preserving, and making publicly available state records and artifacts of permanent value, dating back to 1790. The bill acknowledges that the current facilities are outdated and at capacity, necessitating a modern, larger space to accommodate current and future collections, conservation efforts, and researcher support. The funds will be managed by the department of accounting and general services and will become effective on July 1, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Appropriates funds for the planning, designing, environmental studies, site evaluation and selection studies, and permitting conducted relative to a new facility for the State Archives. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Karl Rhoads (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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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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IL bill #HB1443 • Last Action 02/20/2026
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board (HAAB) to help manage and control prescription drug costs in Illinois. The board will consist of five members appointed by the Governor, who must have expertise in healthcare economics, pharmaceutical markets, and clinical medicine, and cannot have conflicts of interest with drug manufacturers. The board's primary purpose is to protect state residents, governments, health plans, providers, and pharmacies from high prescription drug prices by conducting affordability reviews of certain medications. These reviews will focus on drugs that meet specific cost thresholds, such as brand-name drugs over $60,000 per year or generic drugs with significant price increases. If the board determines a drug creates affordability challenges, it can establish an upper payment limit, which will apply to all purchases and reimbursements in the state. Notably, the board will adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as its standard upper payment limit. The bill also establishes a 15-member Stakeholder Council to provide input to the board, creates a funding mechanism through manufacturer assessments, and requires annual reporting to the state legislature about prescription drug pricing trends and market conditions. Additionally, the bill provides mechanisms for appealing board decisions and allows the Attorney General to enforce the act's provisions.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Prohibits the Board from creating an upper payment limit that is different from the Medicare Maximum Fair Price for the prescription drug product that has a Medicare Maximum Fair Price. Requires the Board to implement an upper payment limit that is the same as the Medicare Maximum Fair Price no sooner than the Medicare implementation date. Provides that Medicare Part C and D plans are not required to reimburse at the upper payment limit. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 01/17/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 27 : Nabeela Syed (D)*, Katie Stuart (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Theresa Mah (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Camille Lilly (D), Suzanne Ness (D), Debbie Meyers-Martin (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Anna Moeller (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Dee Avelar (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Joyce Mason (D), Kimberly du Buclet (D), Michael Crawford (D), Lisa Davis (D), Rita Mayfield (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/17/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
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HI bill #SB2491 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Relating To Health Care.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to standardize and clarify references to health care providers across various state laws by establishing a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" that includes anyone licensed or certified under Hawaii's health and professions and vocations titles, ensuring that new license categories are automatically included. It also updates outdated terminology and makes conforming amendments to numerous chapters, including those related to health, education, insurance, professions, and the penal code, to reflect these changes and remove existing barriers to practice, thereby supporting expanded access to care while maintaining patient safety. Additionally, the bill repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. The changes are set to take effect on January 30, 2050, with implementation beginning July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Kurt Fevella (R)*, Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D), Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
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NY bill #S09005 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; makes permanent the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge un
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making permanent the recruitment and retention incentive program for active members of the New York National Guard and Naval Militia, and extending the suspension of subsidies to the state emergency services revolving loan fund. It also addresses firearm safety by regulating convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns, including requirements for 3D printer manufacturers to implement firearm prevention technology. The bill establishes a comprehensive drone plan, revises sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures, modifies fraud offenses, strengthens the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board, extends orders of protection, updates grand jury procedures, clarifies disaster emergency authorities and establishes an international emergency management assistance compact, addresses interference with healthcare services and religious worship, enacts the "Sensitive Location Protection Act" to limit civil immigration enforcement in certain areas, creates the "New York State Bivens Act" to allow civil claims against federal officials for constitutional violations, modifies provisions related to liquidator's and temporary retail permits, and makes numerous changes to alcoholic beverage control laws, including creating new license types, banning certain brand labels, adjusting license durations and pricing, enhancing direct shipment enforcement, making motion picture theater licenses permanent, repealing provisions on licensed premises access, lowering food requirements for hotels, expanding privileges for manufacturers, banning wholesaler fees on retailers, and allowing manufacturers to hold multiple retail licenses. Additionally, it modifies election laws to prevent voter suppression and deception, revises dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise medical bills, mandates ethics and lobbying education and training, updates financial disclosure requirements, establishes dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within district attorneys' offices, specifies authorized medical care providers in workers' compensation, adjusts purchasing and advertising thresholds, revises lobbyist registration fees, requires a critical incident paid leave policy for state police, extends procurement contract effectiveness, modifies bond provisions, adjusts interest rates on judgments and accrued claims, and provides for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the budget, including authorizing payments and transfers, and modifying provisions related to the school tax relief fund, housing program bonds, correctional and youth facility improvement funds, city university facilities, library construction projects, state university educational facilities, community college financing, mental health services facilities, homeland security capital costs, information technology and department of law projects, highway and bridge trust funds, statewide equipment, environmental infrastructure, peace bridge projects, economic development initiatives, military and naval affairs capital projects, state education department projects, schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools, agriculture and markets food laboratory construction, capital restructuring financing programs, essential health care provider programs, state police initiatives, and personal income tax revenue anticipation notes, while also repealing certain provisions upon expiration.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend chapter 268 of the laws of 1996 amending the education law and the state finance law relating to providing a recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia, in relation to making such chapter permanent (Part A); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the suspension of the subsidy to state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge (Part B); to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law and the general business law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to establishing a comprehensive drone plan (Part D); to amend the public health law, in relation to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to fraud offenses (Part F); to amend the executive law and the state finance law, in relation to the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board (Part G); to amend the criminal procedure law and the family court act, in relation to extending orders of protection (Part H); to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to grand jury procedure (Part I); to amend the executive law, in relation to authorities and responsibilities during disaster emergencies and in relation to establishing the international emergency management assistance compact (Part J); to amend the penal law, in relation to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship (Part K); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing the sensitive location protection act (Part L); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to enacting the "New York state Bivens act" (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing channel pricing for liquor and wine pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to direct shipment enforcement (Subpart E); to amend part CC of chapter 55 of the laws of 2024 amending the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres, in relation to making motion picture theater licenses permanent (Subpart F); to repeal subdivision 9 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to access to a licensed premises (Subpart G); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to lowering the food requirements at bona-fide hotels (Subpart H); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to expanding privileges for certain manufacturers (Subpart I); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to banning wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart J); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing manufacturers to have up to three retail licenses under the same name as the manufacturer (Subpart K) (Part O); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an adult care facility on-premises license (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an airline lounge license (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a cafe license (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a higher education on-premises license (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a hotel concessionaire license and permit (Subpart E); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an early morning sports bar permit (Subpart F); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to reissuing new wholesale beer licenses with retail privileges (Subpart G); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to making conforming changes (Subpart H) (Part P); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a restaurant dine and dance license (Part Q); to amend the election law, in relation to preventing voter suppression and deception in elections (Part R); to amend the election law, in relation to the use of nonconsensual materially deceptive media prior to an election (Part S); to amend the financial services law, in relation to dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise bills (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); to amend the public officers law, in relation to the annual statement of financial disclosure; and to amend the tax law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making conforming technical changes (Part V); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to establishing dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within New York state district attorneys' offices (Part W); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to specifying which providers are authorized to render certain medical care; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto (Part X); to amend the state finance law and the economic development law, in relation to purchasing and advertising thresholds (Part Y); to amend the legislative law, in relation to lobbyist and client registration fees (Part Z); to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); to amend chapter 1 of the laws of 2005 amending the state finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the definition of procurement contracts (Part BB); to amend chapter 83 of the laws of 1995 amending the state finance law and other laws relating to bonds, notes and revenues, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof (Part CC); to amend the civil practice law and rules and the state finance law, in relation to the rate of interest to be paid on judgment and accrued claims (Part DD); to amend the civil service law, in relation to reimbursement for medicare premium charges (Part EE); and in relation to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026--2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the school tax relief fund; to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for city university facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for library construction projects; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for state university educational facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for locally sponsored community colleges; to amend chapter of the laws of 1973 constituting the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the issuance of mental health services facilities improvement bonds and notes; to amend part K of chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to finance capital costs related to homeland security; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to financing project costs for the office of information technology services and department of law; to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state finance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of funds to the thruway authority; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to fund costs for statewide equipment; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for purposes of financing environmental infrastructure projects; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing peace bridge projects and capital costs of state and local highways; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds for economic development initiatives; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for the division of military and naval affairs; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by or on behalf of the state education department, special act school districts, state-supported schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing the construction of the New York state agriculture and markets food laboratory; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorization for the issuance of bonds for the capital restructuring financing program, the health care facility transformation programs, and the essential health care provider program; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the -2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for initiatives of the state police; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to personal income tax revenue anticipation notes; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the calculation of total outstanding principal amount of debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part FF)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9005A
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NY bill #A10008 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); requires applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course prior to receiving a class M license (Part C); establishes a pil
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending various provisions related to motor vehicle transaction fees, the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, and requiring motorcycle rider safety course completion for a Class M license. It also establishes a pilot program for intelligent speed assistance devices in New York City for repeated speeding violations, allows for-hire autonomous vehicles outside the city, and increases penalties for violence against highway workers, including license suspension and new penalties for entering active work zones. The bill expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program, extends tax increment financing provisions for the New York transit authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and authorizes the MTA to conduct environmental reviews for the Second Avenue Subway crosstown extension in stages. Additionally, it addresses dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers, and modifies the "green jobs-green New York" program, allowing the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to finance certain programs and climate-related expenses through assessments on gas and electric corporations. The bill also mandates executive compensation disclosure and budget-constrained proposals for utilities, establishes an energy affordability index, and prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings. It reforms the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), removes statutory caps on rebates for municipal infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases, and extends the effectiveness of provisions related to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's subsidiaries. The bill also authorizes the State University of New York (SUNY) trustees to lease land at Farmingdale and Stony Brook campuses for housing and related facilities, and allows the Commissioner of Transportation to transfer certain state-owned property in Babylon, Suffolk County. Furthermore, it extends the authority of the New York State Urban Development Corporation (NYSUDC) for the Empire State Economic Development Fund and its loan powers, requires synthetic content creation system providers to include provenance data on AI-generated content, enacts the "Safe by Design Act," prohibits advertising of certain former prices by retailers, and establishes the "data broker accountability act." The bill also mandates insurers to provide explanations for premium increases, establishes a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance, offers insurance discounts for real property improvements like smoke detectors, security systems, water damage prevention devices, and roof replacements, and modifies motor vehicle accident liability provisions. It also changes the timeframe for reporting fraudulent claims and paying claims, requires annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings, and mandates disclosures and reporting for health insurers regarding pre-authorization, ongoing treatment during pregnancy, accessible formulary drug lists, and utilization reviews for chronic health conditions. The bill also provides for motor vehicle liability, comprehensive, and collision insurance premium deductions for dashboard camera installations, protects private education loan borrowers and cosigners, and extends policy periods for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders. Finally, it authorizes payments in lieu of taxes for parcels within the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project and enacts the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act."
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); to amend the vehicle and traffic law in relation to requiring the completion of the motorcycle rider safety course to obtain a motorcycle license (Part C); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a pilot program requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violations of maximum speed limits in New York City; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter 55 of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to penalties for violence against highway workers; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to license suspension for certain crimes against highway workers and establishing new penalties for intrusion into an active work zone (Part F); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to expanding the automated work zone speed enforcement program to include additional New York roadways (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter 54 of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); authorizing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the crosstown extension of the Second Avenue Subway project in two stages (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); to amend the public authorities law, the public service law and the real property law, in relation to the green jobs-green New York program (Part L); in relation to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to finance a portion of its research, development and demonstration, policy and planning, and Fuel NY program, as well as climate change related expenses of the department of environmental conservation from an assessment on gas and electric corporations (Part M); to amend the public service law, in relation to executive compensation disclosure by gas, electric, steam and water-works corporations (Part N); to amend the public service law, in relation to procedures for new rates or charges proposed by utilities (Part O); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing an energy affordability index (Part P); to amend the real property law and the public service law, in relation to prohibiting utility service terminations in multiple dwellings (Part Q); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to reforming the state environmental quality review act (Part R); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to removing the statutory caps on rebates for certain infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases by municipalities (Part S); to amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Farmingdale's campus (Subpart A); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Stony Brook's campus (Subpart B); and in relation to authorizing the commissioner of transportation to transfer and convey certain state-owned real property in the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk (Subpart C) (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that the synthetic content creations system provider makes available (Part X); to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing the "Safe by Design Act" (Part Y); to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting advertising of certain former prices by a retail seller (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting the "data broker accountability act" (Part AA); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring insurers to provide explanations for certain premium increases (Part BB); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the determination of a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance (Part CC); to amend the insurance law, in relation to insurance discounts for real property (Part DD); to amend the insurance law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to motor vehicle accident liability; and to repeal certain provisions of the civil practice law and rules relating thereto (Part EE); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the timeframe for reporting fraudulent claims and paying claims (Part FF); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance premium deductions for the installation of a dashboard camera (Part II); to amend the banking law, in relation to protecting private education loan borrowers and cosigners (Part JJ); to amend the insurance law, in relation to extending the policy period for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to certain payments in lieu of taxes collected with respect to parcels located within the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project (Part ); and in relation to enacting the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act" (Part NN)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10008a
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NY bill #A10003 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget," outlines the financial allocations for various state programs and services for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. Key provisions include the appropriation of funds for aid to localities, which are amounts designated for specific purposes and authorized for payment to public officials and entities. The bill also addresses the reappropriation of any undisbursed or unexpended balances from prior year appropriations, making them available for the same purposes unless amended. A significant aspect of the bill is the authorization for the director of the budget to withhold appropriated funds if a general fund imbalance is anticipated or occurs in the fiscal year 2026-27, with specific exemptions for public assistance, federal law compliance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The bill also defines terms like "estimated general fund receipts" and "estimated general funds disbursements" for clarity in financial planning. Furthermore, it details procedures for notifying the legislature about potential payment withholdings and allows the legislature a period to propose its own withholding plan. The bill also clarifies the meaning of terms such as "refunds," "rebates," "reimbursements," "credits," "repayments," and "disallowances" in the context of appropriations that are net of these amounts. Finally, it specifies that federal funds appropriated are available regardless of the administering federal agency and can be used for eligible costs consistent with federal laws and regulations, including through interagency agreements. The bill also repeals appropriations from chapter 53 of the laws of 2025 that would otherwise lapse on March 31, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10003a
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CA bill #AB2235 • Last Action 02/20/2026
The Judicial Home Security Act.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The Judicial Home Security Act," establishes a program managed by the Attorney General to protect the home addresses of current and former judicial officers (including judges, justices, commissioners, and magistrates) who reside in California and fear for their safety due to their employment. Eligible individuals can apply to substitute a designated alternate mailing address, such as a P.O. box or private mailbox, for their actual home address in public records. The application requires proof of judicial employment, a sworn statement of fear for safety, and the proposed alternate address, and submitting false information is a misdemeanor. A dedicated fund, the Judicial Home Security Program Fund, will support the program's administration, and annual fees may be assessed. The Attorney General will maintain public lists of current participants' names, counties of residence, and alternate mailing addresses, as well as lists of former participants for agencies and data brokers. State and local agencies, including county recorder offices, must use the alternate mailing address when releasing records that would otherwise reveal a participant's home address or its situs. The bill prohibits the disclosure of a participant's home address by the Attorney General and agencies except under specific circumstances, such as requests from law enforcement or court orders, and prohibits individuals and organizations from publicly posting or selling this information. The program aims to balance the public's interest in accessing information with the critical need to protect judicial officers from threats and violence.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 3.4 (commencing with Section 6225) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to courts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Blanca Pacheco (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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CA bill #AB2245 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Lubricants waste: packaging: producer responsibility.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a producer responsibility program for lubricants waste and its packaging, aiming to create a convenient and cost-free collection and management system for residents. Producers of "covered products," defined as petroleum-based automotive products and related items including their original packaging, will be required to register with a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). This PRO will then develop and implement a plan for the safe and proper collection and management of these products. The program, overseen by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), is slated to become effective no earlier than January 1, 2029, with regulations and plans to be developed and approved in the interim. The PRO will be responsible for funding the program, equitably distributing costs among participating producers, and reimbursing local governments if they are involved in collection or management. The bill also includes provisions for annual reporting, audits, and penalties for non-compliance, and exempts packaging for lubricant waste products from existing packaging producer responsibility laws.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 42041 of, and to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 48695) to Part 7 of Division 30 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Rodriguez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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NY bill #A10330 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the existing newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide financial support to eligible nonprofit news organizations that increase their employee numbers. The bill defines "eligible nonprofit news media organization" as a public television or radio corporation or a nonprofit organization exempt from state income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which is in good standing with the state and meets other criteria similar to eligible businesses in the media industry, but for its nonprofit status. It also defines "net employee increase" as an increase of at least one full-time employee. The program will offer grants to these organizations based on a "net qualifying journalist employee increase," with specific grant amounts tied to the number of new full-time employees and a percentage of their wages, subject to annual caps and a requirement that fifty percent of the funds be set aside for smaller organizations with one hundred or fewer employees. The bill also outlines eligibility criteria for these grants, including demonstrating a local audience and operating for at least one year, and details the application and approval process, ensuring that grants will not be conditioned on editorial content.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the economic development law, in relation to the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*, John McDonald (D), Deborah Glick (D), Alex Bores (D), William Colton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: referred to economic development
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NY bill #S09008 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); requires applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course prior to receiving a class M license (Part C); establishes a pil
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with each component detailed in separate parts. Key provisions include extending the effectiveness of laws related to certain Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) costs and the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, both until April 1, 2028. It also mandates that applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course before obtaining a Class M license. Furthermore, the bill introduces a pilot program in New York City requiring the installation of "intelligent speed assistance devices" (devices that limit vehicle speed based on posted limits) for repeated speeding violations. The bill also allows for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and enhances penalties for violence against highway workers, including license suspension and new penalties for entering active work zones. It expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program to more roadways and extends provisions related to tax increment financing for transit authorities. The legislation also authorizes the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews for the Second Avenue Subway crosstown extension in two stages. Additionally, it includes provisions for dairy promotion and marketing, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers, and modifies the "green jobs-green New York" program. The bill also allows the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to finance certain climate-related expenses through assessments on gas and electric corporations, mandates executive compensation disclosure by utilities, establishes an energy affordability index, and prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings. It also reforms the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), removes statutory caps on rebates for municipal infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases, and extends the authority of the New York State Urban Development Corporation for economic development funds and loan powers. The bill also requires synthetic content creation system providers to include provenance data (information about the origin and modification history of digital content) on AI-generated or modified content, establishes the "Safe by Design Act" to protect minors online by requiring privacy-by-default settings and parental controls, and prohibits retailers from advertising former prices unless they are actual, bona fide prices. It also enacts the "data broker accountability act," requiring data brokers to register, provide deletion portals, and disclose their data practices. The bill also mandates insurers to provide explanations for premium increases, establishes a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance, requires insurers to offer discounts for various property improvements (like fire prevention, theft deterrence, water damage mitigation, and wind resistance), and mandates discounts for vehicles equipped with dashboard cameras. It also includes provisions to protect private education loan borrowers and cosigners, extends excess profit refund periods for motor vehicle policyholders, and continues a health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project. Finally, it authorizes the lease of certain state university lands for development and allows the transfer of specific state-owned real property in Suffolk County.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); to amend the vehicle and traffic law in relation to requiring the completion of the motorcycle rider safety course to obtain a motorcycle license (Part C); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a pilot program requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violations of maximum speed limits in New York City; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter 55 of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to penalties for violence against highway workers; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to license suspension for certain crimes against highway workers and establishing new penalties for intrusion into an active work zone (Part F); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to expanding the automated work zone speed enforcement program to include additional New York roadways (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter 54 of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); authorizing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the crosstown extension of the Second Avenue Subway project in two stages (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); to amend the public authorities law, the public service law and the real property law, in relation to the green jobs-green New York program (Part L); in relation to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to finance a portion of its research, development and demonstration, policy and planning, and Fuel NY program, as well as climate change related expenses of the department of environmental conservation from an assessment on gas and electric corporations (Part M); to amend the public service law, in relation to executive compensation disclosure by gas, electric, steam and water-works corporations (Part N); to amend the public service law, in relation to procedures for new rates or charges proposed by utilities (Part O); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing an energy affordability index (Part P); to amend the real property law and the public service law, in relation to prohibiting utility service terminations in multiple dwellings (Part Q); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to reforming the state environmental quality review act (Part R); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to removing the statutory caps on rebates for certain infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases by municipalities (Part S); to amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Farmingdale's campus (Subpart A); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Stony Brook's campus (Subpart B); and in relation to authorizing the commissioner of transportation to transfer and convey certain state-owned real property in the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk (Subpart C) (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that the synthetic content creations system provider makes available (Part X); to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing the "Safe by Design Act" (Part Y); to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting advertising of certain former prices by a retail seller (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting the "data broker accountability act" (Part AA); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring insurers to provide explanations for certain premium increases (Part BB); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the determination of a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance (Part CC); to amend the insurance law, in relation to insurance discounts for real property (Part DD); to amend the insurance law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to motor vehicle accident liability; and to repeal certain provisions of the civil practice law and rules relating thereto (Part EE); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the timeframe for reporting fraudulent claims and paying claims (Part FF); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance premium deductions for the installation of a dashboard camera (Part II); to amend the banking law, in relation to protecting private education loan borrowers and cosigners (Part JJ); to amend the insurance law, in relation to extending the policy period for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to certain payments in lieu of taxes collected with respect to parcels located within the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project (Part ); and in relation to enacting the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act" (Part NN)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9008A
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NY bill #A10000 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget," outlines the state's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2026. It details appropriations, which are the amounts of money authorized to be spent, for various state agencies and programs. The bill also includes reappropriations, meaning funds previously appropriated but not yet spent are made available for the same purposes. Key provisions allow for flexibility in fund allocation, with the Director of the Budget having the authority to approve interchanges and transfers of funds between different appropriations, subject to certain conditions. The bill also addresses potential general fund imbalances, granting the budget director the power to withhold appropriations if a significant imbalance is projected, with specific exemptions for essential payments like public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered obligations. Furthermore, it clarifies definitions for terms like "refunds" and "rebates" as they apply to appropriations, ensuring proper accounting practices. Importantly, the bill specifies that certain appropriations for agencies like the State Education Department and Department of Health will only become available after the legislature has acted on related "aid to localities" budget bills and the budget director confirms sufficient funding. Finally, it repeals appropriations from the previous year's budget that would otherwise lapse by operation of law on March 31, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10000a
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NY bill #S09000 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget," allocates funds for the operational expenses of various state agencies for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. It authorizes the payment of specified amounts to respective public officers and for designated purposes, with provisions for the allocation of federal grants and the reappropriation of prior year balances. The bill includes mechanisms for the Director of the Budget to approve expenditures and outlines conditions for certain appropriations, particularly those for the State Education Department and Department of Health, which require legislative action on related "aid to localities" budgets. It also permits the interchange and transfer of funds between appropriations with the Director of the Budget's approval and allows for withholding appropriations if a general fund imbalance is projected, with specific exemptions for essential payments like public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered obligations. The bill further defines terms such as "refunds," "rebates," and "reimbursements" for accounting purposes and allows federal funds to be used for stated program purposes regardless of the administering federal agency. Finally, it repeals appropriations from the previous year's laws that would otherwise lapse and makes appropriations available for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9000A
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CO bill #HB1165 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Department of Public Health & Environment Supplemental
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Public Health and Environment for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, detailing specific funding allocations across various divisions and programs, including Administration and Support, Center for Health and Environmental Data, Disease Control and Public Health Response, Air Pollution Control, Water Quality Control, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Environmental Health and Sustainability, HIV/Viral Hepatitis/STIs, Prevention Services, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services, and others, with funds drawn from various sources such as the General Fund, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds, and includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.
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Bill Summary: CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Emily Sirota (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Judy Amabile (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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NY bill #S09003 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget," allocates funds for various state programs and services for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. Key provisions include appropriations for the Office for the Aging, the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the City University of New York (CUNY), the Department of Civil Service, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and the Department of Economic Development. It also details funding for the Education Department, covering adult career and continuing education, cultural education, higher education, and prekindergarten through grade twelve education, including significant funding for general support for public schools and universal prekindergarten programs. The bill also outlines reappropriations of prior year funds for many of these programs. A notable provision allows the Director of the Budget to withhold appropriations if a general fund imbalance is projected, with specific exemptions for public assistance, federal law compliance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The bill also defines terms like "refunds," "rebates," and "reimbursements" for accounting purposes and allows for flexibility in using federal funds across different programs with budget director approval.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9003A
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NY bill #A10005 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; makes permanent the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge un
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making permanent the recruitment and retention incentive program for active members of the New York National Guard and Naval Militia. It also extends the suspension of subsidies to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until state fiscal year 2029-2030. The bill addresses firearm safety by regulating convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns, including requirements for three-dimensional printer manufacturers to implement firearm prevention technology. Additionally, it establishes a comprehensive drone plan, revises sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures to extend storage until a victim's fortieth birthday or twenty years, whichever is later, and enhances fraud offenses by increasing thresholds for insurance and healthcare fraud. The bill also modifies provisions related to the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board, extends orders of protection, updates grand jury procedures, clarifies authorities during disaster emergencies and establishes an international emergency management assistance compact, modifies crimes of interference with healthcare services or religious worship, enacts the "Sensitive Location Protection Act" to restrict civil immigration enforcement in certain areas, creates the "New York State Bivens Act" to provide a remedy for constitutional rights violations by federal officials, and makes numerous changes to alcoholic beverage control laws, including creating new license types, banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children, allowing channel pricing for liquor and wine, and authorizing manufacturers to hold multiple retail licenses. It also includes provisions to prevent voter suppression and deception, dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise medical bills, ethics and lobbying education, financial disclosure requirements, and establishes dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within district attorneys' offices. Furthermore, the bill adjusts purchasing and advertising thresholds, revises lobbyist registration fees, requires a critical incident paid leave policy for state police, extends procurement contract effectiveness, modifies bond and revenue provisions, adjusts interest rates on judgments and accrued claims, and modifies Medicare premium reimbursement charges. Finally, it authorizes various fund transfers and appropriations related to the budget implementation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend chapter 268 of the laws of 1996 amending the education law and the state finance law relating to providing a recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia, in relation to making such chapter permanent (Part A); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the suspension of the subsidy to state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge (Part B); to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law and the general business law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to establishing a comprehensive drone plan (Part D); to amend the public health law, in relation to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to fraud offenses (Part F); to amend the executive law and the state finance law, in relation to the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board (Part G); to amend the criminal procedure law and the family court act, in relation to extending orders of protection (Part H); to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to grand jury procedure (Part I); to amend the executive law, in relation to authorities and responsibilities during disaster emergencies and in relation to establishing the international emergency management assistance compact (Part J); to amend the penal law, in relation to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship (Part K); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing the sensitive location protection act (Part L); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to enacting the "New York state Bivens act" (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing channel pricing for liquor and wine pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to direct shipment enforcement (Subpart E); to amend part CC of chapter 55 of the laws of 2024 amending the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres, in relation to making motion picture theater licenses permanent (Subpart F); to repeal subdivision 9 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to access to a licensed premises (Subpart G); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to lowering the food requirements at bona-fide hotels (Subpart H); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to expanding privileges for certain manufacturers (Subpart I); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to banning wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart J); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing manufacturers to have up to three retail licenses under the same name as the manufacturer (Subpart K) (Part O); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an adult care facility on-premises license (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an airline lounge license (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a cafe license (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a higher education on-premises license (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a hotel concessionaire license and permit (Subpart E); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an early morning sports bar permit (Subpart F); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to reissuing new wholesale beer licenses with retail privileges (Subpart G); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to making conforming changes (Subpart H) (Part P); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a restaurant dine and dance license (Part Q); to amend the election law, in relation to preventing voter suppression and deception in elections (Part R); to amend the election law, in relation to the use of nonconsensual materially deceptive media prior to an election (Part S); to amend the financial services law, in relation to dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise bills (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); to amend the public officers law, in relation to the annual statement of financial disclosure; and to amend the tax law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making conforming technical changes (Part V); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to establishing dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within New York state district attorneys' offices (Part W); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to specifying which providers are authorized to render certain medical care; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto (Part X); to amend the state finance law and the economic development law, in relation to purchasing and advertising thresholds (Part Y); to amend the legislative law, in relation to lobbyist and client registration fees (Part Z); to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); to amend chapter 1 of the laws of 2005 amending the state finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the definition of procurement contracts (Part BB); to amend chapter 83 of the laws of 1995 amending the state finance law and other laws relating to bonds, notes and revenues, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof (Part CC); to amend the civil practice law and rules and the state finance law, in relation to the rate of interest to be paid on judgment and accrued claims (Part DD); to amend the civil service law, in relation to reimbursement for medicare premium charges (Part EE); and in relation to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026--2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the school tax relief fund; to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for city university facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for library construction projects; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for state university educational facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for locally sponsored community colleges; to amend chapter of the laws of 1973 constituting the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the issuance of mental health services facilities improvement bonds and notes; to amend part K of chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to finance capital costs related to homeland security; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to financing project costs for the office of information technology services and department of law; to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state finance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of funds to the thruway authority; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to fund costs for statewide equipment; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for purposes of financing environmental infrastructure projects; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing peace bridge projects and capital costs of state and local highways; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds for economic development initiatives; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for the division of military and naval affairs; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by or on behalf of the state education department, special act school districts, state-supported schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing the construction of the New York state agriculture and markets food laboratory; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorization for the issuance of bonds for the capital restructuring financing program, the health care facility transformation programs, and the essential health care provider program; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the -2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for initiatives of the state police; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to personal income tax revenue anticipation notes; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the calculation of total outstanding principal amount of debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part FF)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10005a
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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 #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 #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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OK bill #SB1535 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Personal Privacy Protection Act, amends existing law to create new exceptions allowing for the disclosure of "personal affiliation information," which is defined as any data identifying someone as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor to an organization recognized under Section 501(c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Previously, public agencies were broadly prohibited from requiring or releasing such information, and it was exempt from disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The changes introduce several new circumstances under which this information can be disclosed, including lawful requests by the Attorney General for investigations or in court proceedings, and discovery in litigation if a compelling need is shown and a protective order is obtained. Additionally, personal affiliation information that is voluntarily or publicly disclosed by the individual or entity it relates to can now be disclosed, and the bill clarifies that admission of such information as evidence in court is permissible, though courts must find good cause before publicly disclosing it. The bill also updates statutory language and references, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to officers; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 50, which relates to the Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Anthony Moore (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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MN bill #SF3665 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designation as judicial officials provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to designate unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as "judicial officials," a term that previously included various state and federal judges, court employees, and officials from other administrative bodies. By adding the unemployment insurance and paid leave divisions of the Department of Employment and Economic Development to the definition of judicial officials, this legislation aims to provide these judges with the same protections regarding their personal information that are afforded to other judicial officials. This means their home addresses, information about their families, and non-public contact details will be shielded from public disclosure, recognizing their role within the state's judicial system.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to economic development; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as judicial officials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 480.40, subdivision 1.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Bobby Joe Champion (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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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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OK bill #HB3281 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; definitions; guidance documents; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Guidance Transparency Act, amends the state's Administrative Procedures Act to increase transparency regarding agency guidance documents, which are official statements or interpretations on legal, regulatory, or technical issues that are not considered major rules (defined as those costing $1 million or more over five years to implement or comply with) or nonmajor rules. The bill mandates that agencies must make these guidance documents, along with their exempt rules, available for public inspection on their websites and at their principal offices. Furthermore, agencies are required to submit all guidance documents to the Secretary of State on a quarterly basis for publication in an indexed, searchable electronic format, with a clear statement that these documents do not have the force of law unless otherwise authorized or incorporated into a contract or legal decision. The Secretary of State will maintain a record of these published guidance documents, including notices of any amendments or rescissions, ensuring that the public can access the most current and historical versions. The bill also clarifies that agencies cannot use internal policies or memorandums to amend, interpret, or expand upon statutes or rules, and any such actions are considered null and void. This legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; enacting the Guidance Transparency Act; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Sections 250.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025, 250.4a, 250.9, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 7, O.S.L. 2024, and 302 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 250.3 and 250.9), which relate to definitions and other provisions; modifying definitions; providing for public inspection of guidance documents; providing for submission of guidance documents; prescribing requirements for publication; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Rob Hall (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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NJ bill #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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WA bill #HB2661 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Establishing the legislative task force on public records act modernization consisting of eight voting members and four nonvoting legislators.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a legislative task force to modernize the state's public records act, which is a law ensuring public access to government information. The task force will examine how frivolous, retaliatory, or harassing public records requests, particularly those impacting school districts, can be deterred while maintaining transparency and broad public access. The joint legislative audit and review committee will lead this examination, potentially forming a work group with representatives from various government and media organizations, and will report its findings and recommendations by October 1, 2027, after which this section of the bill will expire.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to establishing the legislative task force on 2 public records act modernization consisting of eight voting members 3 and four nonvoting legislators; creating new sections; and providing 4 an expiration date. 5
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Skyler Rude (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/07/2026
• Last Action: House Rules "X" file.
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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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WA bill #HB2176 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Exempting information in collaborative drug therapy agreements from disclosure under the public records act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the state's public records act to add a new exemption for collaborative drug therapy agreements (CDTAs), which are legal documents that outline how pharmacists can work with other healthcare providers to manage patient medications. Specifically, the bill makes CDTAs and their attachments confidential and not subject to public disclosure, with one key exception: if a CDTA becomes the basis for a disciplinary action against a licensed healthcare professional, it can be disclosed. However, even in such cases, any personally identifiable information about individuals other than the disciplined professional must remain confidential. The bill defines personally identifiable information as including names, mailing addresses, credential numbers, email addresses, and practice site facility addresses and phone numbers. This exemption is designed to protect the privacy of healthcare providers and patients involved in collaborative medication management while still allowing transparency in cases of professional misconduct. The provision falls under the broader category of health care information exemptions in the state's public records law and is governed by rules established by the pharmacy quality assurance commission.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to exempting information in collaborative drug 2 therapy agreements from disclosure under the public records act; and 3 amending RCW 42.56.360. 4
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : My-Linh Thai (D)*, Lisa Parshley (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Julia Reed (D), Janice Zahn (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Mary Fosse (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 12/19/2025
• Last Action: House Rules "X" file.
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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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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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CO bill #HB1046 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Regulate Earned-Wage Access Services
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for earned-wage access services, which allow individuals to access a portion of their earned but unpaid income before their regular payday. The Assistant Attorney General, acting as the administrator, will be responsible for licensing and overseeing these services. Providers must obtain a license, and current providers can continue operating until their application is approved or denied. The administrator will set licensing standards, fees to cover regulatory costs, and has the power to deny applications or take disciplinary actions, such as imposing fines of up to $1,000 per violation or revoking licenses, for non-compliance. Providers have specific duties, including offering a no-cost option for accessing wages, making clear disclosures to consumers, and reimbursing consumers for overdraft fees caused by the provider's payment attempts. The bill also prohibits certain practices, such as sharing service fees with employers, using credit scores to determine eligibility, charging late fees, or compelling payment through lawsuits. Judicial review of the administrator's actions will be available in the Colorado Court of Appeals.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires a person to obtain a license to provide earned-wage access services (provider) but allows current providers to continue providing the services without a license until a license is issued or denied. The licensing, administrative, and disciplinary functions of the regulation of providers are performed by the assistant attorney general (administrator) who administers the "Uniform Consumer Credit Code". The administrator is given several powers, including adopting rules, related to this regulation. License application and issuance standards and procedures are established. A provider is issued a license if the administrator finds that the financial responsibility, character, and fitness of the applicant and of the applicant's members, managers, partners, officers, and directors are sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant will operate the business honestly and fairly and in compliance with the bill. The license fee is set by the administrator to cover the cost of regulating providers. Administrative procedures are established. A license is valid for one year, and to renew a license, a licensee must file a renewal form annually. If a licensee fails to pay the prescribed renewal fee on or before May 1 of each year, the licensee must pay a penalty of $5 per day per license until the license is renewed, but if a licensee fails to pay the appropriate renewal and penalty fees by May 15, the licensee's license automatically expires. The administrator may deny an application for a license or take disciplinary action against a licensee for failing to meet the standards set in the bill. To discipline a provider, the administrator may deny an application for licensure, revoke the license, suspend the license, issue a cease-and-desist order, impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation, bar the person from applying for or holding a license for 5 years after a revocation, issue a letter of admonition, or impose a penalty of $200 per day for records violations. A respondent aggrieved by an action or order of the administrator may obtain judicial review of the action or order in the Colorado court of appeals. A licensee is required to maintain records in conformity with the bill, rules adopted under the bill, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices in a manner that will enable the administrator to determine if the licensee is complying with the bill. A licensee shall give the administrator free access to the records in the licensee's storage location. A licensee need not preserve records pertaining to an earned-wage access services transaction for more than one year. Standards are set for this access. A licensee must file an annual report that includes all relevant information that the bill and the administrator reasonably require concerning the business and operations conducted during the preceding calendar year. Standards are set for the report. The administrator must keep the report confidential and not open it to the public for inspection pursuant to the "Colorado Open Records Act". If a licensee fails to file an annual report by April 15, the administrator may impose a penalty of $5 per day until the report is filed, but if the licensee fails to file the report and pay this penalty by May 1 of the same year, the licensee's license automatically expires. After the administrator has examined a licensee's records, the administrator shall provide a report of the examination to the licensee and may require the licensee to take corrective action. The licensee shall take the corrective action and provide proof that the corrective action was taken. The administrator is prohibited from disclosing the name or identity of a person whose acts or conduct is under investigation or examination or the facts disclosed in the investigation or examination, except for disclosures in actions or enforcement proceedings. A provider has the duty to: ! Develop and implement policies and procedures to respond to questions raised by consumers and address complaints from consumers; ! If the provider offers a consumer the option to receive proceeds for a service fee (proceeds), offer to the consumer at least one reasonable option to obtain proceeds at no cost to the consumer and clearly explain how to elect the no-cost option; ! Make certain disclosures about the earned-wage access services to the consumer; ! Inform the consumer before implementing material changes to the terms and conditions of the earned-wage access services agreement; ! Allow the consumer to cancel use of the earned-wage access services at any time without incurring a cancellation fee; ! Provide proceeds to a consumer by the means mutually agreed upon by the consumer and the provider; and ! To be repaid for outstanding proceeds or payment of service fees or other amounts owed in connection with earned-wage access services from a consumer's account at a depository institution, comply with federal law and reimburse the consumer for the full amount of any overdraft or insufficient funds fees imposed on the consumer that were caused by the provider attempting to seek payment on a date before the date or in an amount different from the amount disclosed to the consumer. A provider shall not: ! Share with an employer a portion of a service fee that was received from or charged to a consumer for earned-wage access services; ! Require a consumer's credit score provided by a consumer reporting agency to determine the consumer's eligibility for earned-wage access services; ! Accept payment of outstanding proceeds or service fees from a consumer by means of a credit card or charge card; ! Charge a consumer a late fee, a deferral fee, interest, or any other penalty or charge for failure to pay outstanding proceeds or service fees; ! Report to a collection agency or to a debt collector information about a consumer regarding the inability of the provider to be repaid outstanding proceeds or service fees; ! Impose a service fee in excess of $5 for an advance of proceeds in an amount less than $75 or $7 for an advance of proceeds in an amount more than $75; except that the fee may be increased for inflation; ! Enter into an agreement with an employer that would require a consumer who is an employee of the employer to use earned-wage access services as a necessary condition of receiving payment of wages; ! Compel a consumer to pay outstanding proceeds or service fees to the provider through a lawsuit, the use of a third party to pursue collection from the consumer, or the sale of outstanding proceeds to a third-party collector or debt buyer. The collection limitations do not apply to the act of compelling payment of outstanding proceeds paid through fraudulent or other unlawful means or to pursuing an employer for breach of its contractual obligations to the provider. ! Solicit a tip, gratuity, or donation during the time between when a consumer requests proceeds and when the provider confirms that a transfer of proceeds has been approved and provides a listing of the fees that will be charged. The administrator may bring a civil action to recover a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for willfully violating the bill, and, if the court finds that the defendant has engaged in a course of repeated and willful violations, the court may assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. In addition, the administrator may recover reasonable costs of the investigation and action and may request an order for reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Sean Camacho (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Kyle Mullica (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
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MN bill #HF3476 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, contracting with administrative services organizations authorized, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Patient-Centered Care program to improve health outcomes, reduce state healthcare costs, and increase transparency for public health programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. It authorizes direct state payments to healthcare providers for services rendered to eligible enrollees, moving away from current managed care contracts. The state may contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) to handle administrative tasks like claims processing and bill payment, but these ASOs will not bear financial risk. In counties using a county-based purchasing (CBP) system, these CBPs can act as ASOs. The bill also expands care coordination services, which can be provided by interdisciplinary teams and focus on patient navigation, eligibility assistance, transportation, chronic disease management, and behavioral health integration, with budgets based on operational costs and community needs, not risk. Furthermore, it prohibits the renewal of contracts with managed care plans for these programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws and appropriates money for the transition, care coordination, and provider recruitment.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing a Patient-Centered Care program; authorizing direct state payments to health care providers; authorizing contracting with administrative services organizations; appropriating money; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.1841, subdivision 1; 62U.03, subdivisions 1, 10; 62U.06, subdivision 2; 62W.14; 256B.021, subdivision 4; 256B.0625, subdivisions 56a, 58; 256B.072, subdivisions 1, 2; 256B.0757, subdivision 6; 256B.198; 256L.01, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 56; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256B.0753; 256B.0755.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Tina Liebling (D)*, Robert Bierman (D), Andy Smith (D), Erin Koegel (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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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 #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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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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OK bill #SB1810 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Human trafficking; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections and services for victims of human trafficking by authorizing the Attorney General to enter into agreements for services, including shelter and support, for these victims. It also requires that human trafficking programs and shelters be certified by the Attorney General, establishing rules and standards for their operation, and allows for the admissibility of expert testimony regarding the effects of human trafficking on victims in court. The bill clarifies definitions related to human trafficking, modifies existing laws concerning domestic violence and sexual assault programs to include human trafficking services, and ensures the confidentiality of victim information. Additionally, it allows domestic violence or human trafficking shelters to provide temporary shelter and care to minor mothers who are victims of abuse or trafficking, and expands a statewide telephone communication service to include victims of human trafficking. The Attorney General is also granted authority to collect information related to human trafficking services for oversight and evaluation purposes, with provisions for confidentiality of this data.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to human trafficking; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 748, as last amended by Section 20, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 748), which relates to human trafficking; requiring admissibility of certain expert testimony; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18p-1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 453, O.S.L. 2024, 18p-3, 18p-4, 18p-5, 18p-6, 18p-7, and 18p-8 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18p-1), which relate to domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services; modifying definition; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; providing for confidentiality of certain information; authorizing human trafficking shelters to provide certain services; expanding certain telephone communication service to victims of human trafficking; requiring Attorney General to promulgate rules for certification of human trafficking programs and services; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs by the Attorney General; authorizing Attorney General or district attorney to bring certain actions; authorizing Attorney General to collect certain information; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darrell Weaver (R)*, Tammy West (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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IA bill #HF2638 • Last Action 02/19/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(Formerly HF 2388.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that certain information regarding the departure of government employees, contractors, or appointees is considered a public record, meaning it can be accessed by the public. Specifically, it mandates that the last date an individual worked for a government body, and any payments or benefits they received beyond their regular compensation for work performed up to that last day, must be disclosed. This applies regardless of how this information is documented, whether in written agreements or other arrangements, and aims to increase transparency in government employment separations.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record. Code section 22.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies. However, Code section 22.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement. Such information includes the last date of work and any moneys or benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 350.
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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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IA bill #HF2388 • Last Action 02/19/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(See HF 2638.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that certain information regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is considered a public record, meaning it can be accessed by the public. Specifically, it mandates that details such as the individual's last day of work, the reasons for their departure including any alleged misconduct or breach of contract, and any payments or public benefits provided beyond their regular compensation for work already performed, must be disclosed. This applies regardless of how this information is documented, whether in writing, a contract, or any other agreement. This change expands upon existing law that allows public access to certain personnel records, ensuring greater transparency in government employment and contract terminations.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record. Code section 22.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies. However, Code section 22.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement. Such information includes the last date of work, the reasons for separation including any alleged misconduct or breach of contract, and any moneys or public benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Gary Mohr (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2638.
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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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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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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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UT bill #HB0061 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Navajo Trust Fund Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law concerning the Navajo Trust Fund by changing the frequency of board meetings from "once every other month" to "quarterly," and requiring the board to review and approve "a policy, projection, rule, criteria, procedure, form, standard, or performance goal" rather than a broader list of items. It also makes records related to the fund's investment activities exempt from public disclosure under the Government Records Access and Management Act. Additionally, the bill modifies the duties of the trust administrator, requiring them to review "the" potential sources of fund revenues instead of "all," and to prepare "an annual projection" of money available for "a Navajo program" instead of "projections" for "Navajo programs." The trust administrator will also now establish and maintain a record system for "a record" relating to the fund's property and operations, and review "an existing and proposed program" instead of "programs." The bill also changes reporting requirements to be "quarterly" instead of "monthly" for the trust administrator's activities and fund status, and requires the trust administrator to call "an additional meeting" of the Din Advisory Committee when necessary. Finally, the bill specifies that expenditures from the fund are for the health, education, and general welfare of Navajo Indians residing in San Juan County, including expenditures for roads and utilities, and will take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Navajo Trust Fund.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Christine Watkins (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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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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IN bill #HB1040 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Battery against school and healthcare employees.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to increase penalties for battery against school and healthcare employees and requires employers to report workplace batteries. Specifically, it amends existing laws to enhance penalties for battery committed against health care employees and school employees, clarifying that this enhancement applies when the employee is acting within the scope of their employment, commuting to or from work, or in retaliation for their work, unless the perpetrator is detained or committed under IC 12-26. The bill also introduces a new requirement for employers of health care or school employees to submit semiannual reports to the department of labor detailing workplace batteries, including information about the incident, the victim's job title, and the circumstances surrounding the battery, starting July 1, 2027. Additionally, it refines the definition of a "Department of Child Services (DCS) employee" for the purpose of battery enhancements to include only those whose responsibilities involve directly supervising, providing services to, or interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation.
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Bill Summary: Battery against school and healthcare employees. Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Wendy McNamara (R)*, Karen Engleman (R), Brad Barrett (R), Tonya Pfaff (D), Aaron Freeman (R), Cyndi Carrasco (R), Jeff Raatz (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
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NJ bill #A3887 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the use of school bus monitoring systems, which are defined as systems with cameras and sensors that record vehicles near a school bus, to enforce laws against passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. While current law imposes fines and potential jail time for such violations, this bill introduces a civil penalty of $300 for violations captured by these monitoring systems, with no penalty points assessed on the violator's driving record or insurance. Municipalities and school districts can contract with private vendors for these systems, and the collected civil penalties will be used for general municipal and school district purposes, including safety programs. The bill also outlines procedures for issuing notices of liability, contesting violations through administrative hearings, and specifies that recorded images from these systems are not public records and have retention limits.
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Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the use of a school bus monitoring system to enforce the State law governing passing a school bus. A school bus monitoring system is defined as a system meeting certain requirements set forth in the bill and having at least one camera and sensor that captures and records a digital video or image of any motor vehicle operating near a school bus. Under current law, school buses are required to exhibit flashing red lights when the bus has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any person with a developmental disability or a child. Drivers of vehicles approaching or overtaking the school bus are required to stop at least 25 feet from a school bus that has activated its flashing lights. The penalty for violating this law, for a first offense, is: a fine of no less than $100; imprisonment for no more than 15 days or community service; or both. For subsequent offenses, the penalty is: a fine of no less than $250; imprisonment for no less than 15 days; or both. This bill provides that the penalty for a first violation of the law, when the violation is not evidenced by the recorded images captured by a school bus monitoring system, would instead be: a fine of $300; 15 days of community service; or both, in the case of a first offense. For each subsequent offense, the penalty would be a fine of $500 and no less than 15 days of community service. Under the bill, a civil penalty of $300 would be imposed on a person who passes a school bus in violation of current law if the violation is evidenced by the recorded images captured by a school bus monitoring system. Under these circumstances, any civil penalty imposed and collected for this violation is to be forwarded to the financial officer of the municipality in which the violation occurred and used for general municipal and school district purposes, including efforts to improve the monitoring and enforcement of this law through the utilization of a school bus monitoring system and other public education safety programs. A violation that is evidenced by the recorded images captured by a school bus monitoring system would not result in penalty points or automobile insurance eligibility points being assessed on the violator. The bill authorizes a municipality or school district operating or providing Type I or Type II school buses that transport students to contract with a private vendor to provide for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a school bus monitoring system for enforcement purposes. Additionally, a school district that enters into a contract with a school bus contractor may require the installation, operation, and maintenance of a school bus monitoring system on any school bus used for a contracted bus route. The bill requires a school bus monitoring system to be capable of capturing and producing a record of any occurrence that may be considered illegal passing of a school bus, and include in that recorded image: -- if the school bus is exhibiting its flashing light; -- if a motor vehicle passes a school bus; and -- the license plate, make, and model of the violating vehicle. The bill provides that a recorded image is to be sufficient evidence of a camera-based violation and is to be admissible in an administrative proceeding in which a petitioner contests an alleged camera-based violation. Under the bill, it is a rebuttable presumption, that is not to be overcome unless a petitioner presents clear and convincing evidence to the contrary that: The bill requires any suspected violation captured in a recorded image produced by a school bus monitoring system to be made available to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the violation occurred. When a law enforcement officer reviews recorded images and determines there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a camera-based violation occurred, the law enforcement officer, or a designee of the law enforcement agency, is required to send a notice of liability, within 90 days of the date of the violation, to the registered owner of the vehicle by first class mail at the address of record with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or with any other motor vehicle registration recordkeeping authority, providing the owner with the opportunity to resolve the matter by paying the civil penalty or by contesting the notice of liability in an administrative hearing. The bill also provides that mailing of the notice of liability is to constitute notice and is to be admissible in any hearing as to the facts contained in the notice of liability. The failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest the notice of liability within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of liability is to result in a late fee of $25. However, the bill provides that a lessor or owner of a motor vehicle is not to be liable for a notice of liability if, within 60 days, the lessor or owner presents certain information demonstrating the lessor or owner was not in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the camera-based violation or if the owner, lessor, or lessee demonstrates that a uniform traffic ticket in the form of a summons was issued for the same camera-based violation. The bill requires municipalities to develop and make electronically available a contest of liability form by which a petitioner may contest an alleged camera-based violation and to establish certain requirements and a timeline by which a petitioner is permitted to submit the contest of liability form. Additionally, the bill establishes the timeline, circumstances, and procedures by which a petitioner may reschedule or cancel a scheduled administrative hearing and to provide that the municipality, or a designated agent of the municipality in which the administrative hearing is adjudicated is to collect the proceeds of any fines assessed. These fines are to be credited to the municipality and to the school district that operates or provides the school bus, whether owned or contracted for services, associated with the camera-based violation, as outlined in the bill. The bill also provides that any recorded image or information produced in connection with a school bus monitoring system is not a public record under New Jersey's "open public records act," is not discoverable as a public record except upon a subpoena issued by a grand jury or a court order in a criminal matter, and is not to be offered into evidence in any civil or administrative proceeding unless directly related to illegally passing a school bus. The bill further provides that recorded images or information produced in connection with a school bus monitoring system pertaining to a specific violation are not to be retained for more than 120 days after the collection of any civil penalty imposed, and are then to be purged. All recorded images and information collected, but not resulting in the issuance of a summons are to be purged within 365 days of the recording.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 34 : Robert Karabinchak (D)*, Sterley Stanley (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Aura Dunn (R), Chris DePhillips (R), Robert Clifton (R), Michael Inganamort (R), Vicky Flynn (R), Alex Sauickie (R), Melinda Kane (D), Mitchelle Drulis (D), Roy Freiman (D), Wayne DeAngelo (D), William Sampson (D), Kevin Egan (D), Shanique Speight (D), Erik Simonsen (R), Dan Hutchison (D), Rosaura Bagolie (D), Ellen Park (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Katie Brennan (D), Gerry Scharfenberger (R), Maureen Rowan (D), Clinton Calabrese (D), Cody Miller (D), Anthony Angelozzi (D), Margie Donlon (D), Luanne Peterpaul (D), Michael Venezia (D), Joe Danielsen (D), Yvonne Lopez (D), Anthony Verrelli (D), Chigozie Onyema (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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NM bill #HB70 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Prc Support Agency
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "PRC Support Agency" bill, aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and the agency that supports it, making several changes to existing laws. Key provisions include establishing a new "utility oversight fund" where fees, penalties, and other collected money from public utilities will be deposited, rather than going to the general fund. The bill also clarifies that the PRC itself, not the Attorney General, is responsible for initiating legal action to collect unpaid fees, interest, and penalties from utilities. It redefines "agency" to specifically refer to the organization supporting the commission and its employees, and clarifies that commissioners and agency employees must comply with the Gift Act, which governs the acceptance of gifts. Additionally, the bill modifies requirements for continuing education for commissioners, adjusts the administrative support for the PRC nominating committee to be provided by the "agency," and updates the reporting timeline for the PRC's annual report to the legislature and governor to be in May instead of December, now including information on consumer complaints. Finally, it outlines the duties of a newly established Chief of Staff position within the agency, responsible for day-to-day operations and supervision of staff, including public interest advocacy and advisory roles.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES; DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION AND THE AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS THE COMMISSION; CLARIFYING AGENCY STATUTORY DUTIES; REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GIFT ACT; MAKING OTHER CLARIFYING AND CLEANUP CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION ACT; CREATING THE UTILITY OVERSIGHT FUND; CHANGING DISTRIBUTION OF COLLECTED FEES AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEES BY THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kristina Ortez (D)*, Mimi Stewart (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: House has concurred with Senate Amendments
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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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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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CA bill #AB2122 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Infractions: warrants and penalties.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reform the legal process for infractions, which are minor offenses typically handled with tickets and fines, by significantly limiting the issuance of arrest warrants. Specifically, it proposes to prevent bench warrants, which are court-issued arrest warrants, from being issued when the underlying offense is an infraction, thereby preventing minor violations from escalating into potential jail time. The bill also repeals the misdemeanor charge for failing to pay bail in installments or fines for traffic violations and removes the authorization for arrest warrants in such cases, instead allowing for civil assessments or driver's license impoundment for infractions. Furthermore, it modifies existing laws to ensure that the misdemeanor for failing to appear in court only applies when the underlying charge is not an infraction, and it removes the requirement for courts to report certain convictions to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when the underlying charge is an infraction. The overall intent is to eliminate arrest warrants for infractions, addressing concerns that the current system can lead to a two-tiered justice system and disproportionately impact low-income individuals and minority communities, effectively creating a form of debtor's prison.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 19.7, 853.7, 853.8, 978.5, and 1043 of the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 1803, 40508, 40510.5, 40512, 40512.5, 40514, and 40515 of the Vehicle Code, relating to crimes.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Ash Kalra (D)*, Josh Lowenthal (D)*, John Harabedian (D), Sasha Perez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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CA bill #AB2086 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Pest control licenses: personal information: confidentiality.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect the personal information of individuals who apply for, hold, or are renewing pest control licenses and certificates. It amends existing law to prevent this "personal information," defined as anything that identifies an individual other than their name and mailing address (including photos, social security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and medical or disability information), from being considered a public record. This means it will be exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act, which generally requires government agencies to make public records available for inspection. However, the bill allows the Department of Pesticide Regulation to disclose an applicant or licensee's address of record, but it also requires the department to permit individuals to use a post office box or other alternate address instead of their home address. The bill also clarifies that the department can still collect physical addresses for internal administrative use, not for public disclosure. Additionally, it adds a reference to this new confidentiality provision within the Government Code, which lists various types of records that are exempt from public disclosure. The Legislature has made findings that this limitation on public access is necessary to protect the privacy of pest control professionals.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 11457 to the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Section 7930.180 of the Government Code, relating to pest control.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Stan Ellis (R)*, Jeff Gonzalez (R)*, Juan Alanis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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CA bill #AB2110 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Local financing: workforce housing: tax increment financing district.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new provisions for local governments to create "tax increment financing districts" specifically for the purpose of financing the construction, rehabilitation, repair, and upgrades of workforce housing for public safety, education, healthcare, or manufacturing personnel. These districts will have governing boards with a mix of local government officials and public members representing the targeted workforce. The bill outlines a detailed process for developing and approving a "financing plan," which includes public hearings, opportunities for protests, and potential elections if significant opposition arises. A key aspect is the "division of taxes," where a portion of the property tax revenue generated within the district above a baseline amount can be redirected to fund the housing projects. The bill also sets requirements for the types of housing that can be financed, including specific affordability and occupancy criteria, and allows for the issuance of bonds to finance these projects, subject to voter approval. Finally, it mandates that the district's finances be audited by the State Controller every five years once a certain amount of tax increment revenue has been allocated.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 53993 of, and to add Chapter 2.8.5 (commencing with Section 53397.50) to Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of, the Government Code, relating to local government finance.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Natasha Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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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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CA bill #AB2073 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Child protection: safe surrender.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing "safe surrender" law, which allows parents to anonymously leave newborns 72 hours old or younger at designated safe-surrender sites without facing child abandonment charges. The bill introduces the concept of an "infant safety device," which is a climate-controlled, alarm-equipped, and anonymously operated device that can be installed at safe-surrender sites. If a parent places a child in such a device, they would also be protected from prosecution for child abandonment. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "infant safety device," "lawful custody," and "personnel" within the context of safe surrender, and requires safe-surrender sites that install these devices to regularly check and test them.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1255.7 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 271.5 of the Penal Code, relating to child protection.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Natasha Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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NH bill #HB1777 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Relative to the enhanced 911 system fund.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill restricts the use of Enhanced 911 (E911) system funds to expenditures that directly support 911 call delivery and dispatch operations, establishing clear guidelines for allowable and prohibited uses. Specifically, the bill permits funds to be used for operational expenses of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), acquisition and maintenance of communication systems, technology for call transmission and routing, and personnel costs directly supporting 911 operations. Prohibited uses include subsidizing commercial wireless infrastructure, funding general public safety expenditures unrelated to 911, administrative overhead not tied to 911 service delivery, and expenditures for multi-purpose systems where the primary use does not support 911 operations. The bill introduces enforcement mechanisms, allowing citizens to file complaints about unauthorized fund usage and giving the Department of Safety and Enhanced 911 Commission oversight powers to review and potentially refer violations to the Department of Justice. Additionally, the bill mandates financial transparency by requiring the Department of Safety to maintain separate accounting of fund revenues and expenditures and to publish an annual report detailing fund usage, while ensuring that sensitive personal information remains confidential. The legislation aims to ensure that E911 funds are used exclusively for their intended purpose of supporting emergency communication services.
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Bill Summary: This bill restricts the use of Enhanced 911 system funds to expenditures that directly support 911 call delivery and dispatch operations, establishes enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized use, and enhanced financial transparency and oversight.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Hakken-Phillips (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Lay HB1777 on Table (Rep. Vose): Motion Adopted DV 217-122 02/19/2026 House Journal 5
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CA bill #AB2062 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Personal information: data breaches.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes minor, non-substantive changes to existing California law, specifically Section 1798.29 of the Civil Code, which is part of the Information Practices Act of 1977. This law requires agencies that own or manage computerized data containing personal information to notify individuals if their unencrypted personal information, or encrypted personal information along with its encryption key, is compromised in a data breach. The bill's amendments are primarily to correct minor grammatical errors or inconsistencies in the existing text, ensuring the law remains clear and functional without altering its core requirements for data breach notifications.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1798.29 of the Civil Code, relating to information privacy.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Patterson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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VT bill #H0204 • Last Action 02/19/2026
An act relating to the collection and recycling of waste motor vehicle tires
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive waste motor vehicle tire collection and recycling program in Vermont that will require manufacturers to create and implement waste tire stewardship plans starting in 2027. The legislation defines key terms like "motor vehicle tire," "waste tire," and "manufacturer," and requires that manufacturers either individually or through a waste tire stewardship organization submit a plan to the Secretary of Natural Resources for collecting and managing waste tires. Key provisions include mandating free collection of waste tires from covered entities, establishing collection locations in each county, setting a collection rate goal of 50 percent in the first year, and requiring that at least 50 percent of collected tires be recycled or reused. Manufacturers must pay an annual $15,000 fee and submit annual reports detailing their collection efforts. The bill also includes penalties for manufacturers who fail to meet collection goals, with fines ranging from $0.50 to $1.00 per tire based on performance. Retailers will be prohibited from selling motor vehicle tires from manufacturers not participating in an approved stewardship plan, and the legislation provides mechanisms for reimbursement between manufacturers and waste tire stewardship organizations for tire collection costs. The overall goal is to create an environmentally responsible system for managing and disposing of waste motor vehicle tires in Vermont.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to establish an extended producer responsibility program for waste motor vehicle tires.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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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CA bill #AB2130 • Last Action 02/19/2026
State Athletic Commission: boxing and mixed martial arts: sponsorship contracts.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows the State Athletic Commission, which regulates boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), to enter into sponsorship contracts that permit approved sponsors to have their names or logos displayed on the apparel of referees, commission staff, and ringside physicians, as well as on items associated with Indian tribes or nonprofit organizations. These contracts are not subject to standard state contracting rules and must not promote fake contests or illegal substances. Importantly, 25% of the revenue from these sponsorships will go into the Athletic Commission Fund to support referee training, while the remaining 75% will be divided between the Boxers’ Pension Fund (BP Fund) and the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund (MMA Fund) based on how much revenue each sport generates. The bill also authorizes the commission to make a one-time payment from sponsorship proceeds to MMA fighters who would have qualified for retirement benefits if the vesting requirements had been in place earlier, and it adds an assistant chief athletic inspector in charge of training to the commission's staff.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 18613 and 18888.5 of, and to add Section 18829 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations, and making an appropriation therefor.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Matt Haney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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FL bill #S0210 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Public Records/Petitions for Injunctions for Protection Against Serious Violence by a Known Person
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create privacy protections for petitions seeking injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person. Specifically, the bill exempts from public disclosure petitions that are dismissed without a hearing or at an ex parte hearing, recognizing that unverified allegations in such documents could be defamatory and damage an individual's reputation. The bill also makes confidential any information that could identify the petitioner or respondent in such injunction petitions until the respondent is personally served with the documents. This confidentiality is intended to protect the physical safety and security of individuals seeking protection through injunctive proceedings, as well as law enforcement officers who must serve these documents. The bill includes a provision that it will only take effect if companion legislation (SB 32) is also adopted in the same legislative session. The changes apply to court records and official records, ensuring that sensitive information about potential serious violence protection cases remains private until appropriate legal steps have been taken.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0714, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for petitions, and the contents thereof, for injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information that can be used to identify a petitioner or respondent in such a petition for an injunction; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/16/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Barbara Sharief (D)*, Rosalind Osgood (D), Tracie Davis (D), Mack Bernard (D), Shev Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 10/16/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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NM bill #HJM2 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Ipra Implementation Study Task Force
Status: Passed
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: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:0
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NJ bill #A4015 • Last Action 02/19/2026
"New Jersey Kids Code Act", adopts Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey and requires certain online services to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "New Jersey Kids Code Act," establishes an Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey to protect minors online by requiring "covered online service providers" – companies that operate online services and meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds – to implement specific privacy and safety measures for users they know to be minors. These measures include setting default privacy options to the highest level of protection, prohibiting the reduction of privacy settings or prompting minors to do so, and limiting the collection and use of minors' personal data to what is necessary for the service they are actively using. The bill also prohibits targeted advertising to minors, restricts certain notifications, and requires companies to provide tools for reporting harms and to make their services more accessible to parents. Furthermore, covered online service providers must issue an annual report, prepared by an independent auditor, detailing their practices concerning minors, including their use of data, design features, and age verification methods, and this report must be publicly posted. Violations of this act are considered unfair and deceptive practices under New Jersey's consumer fraud law.
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Bill Summary: This bill, which is designated as the "New Jersey Kids Code Act" and to be cited as the "Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey," requires a covered online service provider, as defined in the bill, to implement certain measures to protect minors' online privacy. Under the bill, covered online service providers are required to provide a user that the covered online service provider knows to be a minor (covered minor) with default settings for safeguards at the option or level that provides the highest protection available for the safety of the covered minor, and are prohibited from reducing or prompting a covered minor to reduce certain privacy settings. The bill also creates requirements and prohibitions concerning the collection and use of covered minors' personal data. Additionally, under the bill, a covered online service provider is required to issue an annual report including: (1) a detailed description of the online service as pertaining to minors, including the online service's covered design features, use of personal data, and business practices; (2) the purpose of the online service; (3) the extent to which the online service is likely to be accessed by minors; (4) whether, how, and for what purpose the covered online service provider processes minors' personal data and sensitive personal data; (5) the design safety features for minors, the privacy protections for minors, and the tools for parents that the covered online service has adopted; (6) whether and how the online service used covered design features; (7) the covered online service provider's process for handling data access, deletion, and correction requests for minors' data; (8) age assurance, age verification, or age estimation methods used; (9) whether and how the covered online service provider utilized algorithms; and (10) if the covered online service provider uses a covered design feature, the average daily time spent on the online service by covered minors for the 90th, 95th, 99th, and 99.9th percentile of covered minors. The bill further requires covered online service providers to engage independent third-party auditors for preparing annual reports. Under the bill, a covered online service provider is required to prominently post the annual report on the covered online service provider's Internet website. The bill also amends certain provisions of current law concerning data privacy, including amending the definitions of "personal data" and "sensitive data" under N.J.S.A.56:8-166.4. The bill provides that a violation of the provisions of the bill constitutes an unfair and deceptive act under the New Jersey consumer fraud act.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Andrea Katz (D)*, Marisa Sweeney (D)*, Luanne Peterpaul (D)*, Robert Karabinchak (D), Carmen Morales (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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VA bill #HB1001 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund; established, report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund (Access Fund) and a related scholarship program managed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (Council). Funds for the Access Fund will be transferred from the Commonwealth Savers Plan's (the Plan) DB529 Fund, which holds assets from prepaid tuition contracts. The Plan will initially deposit $500 million into the Access Fund, which will be invested and managed by the Plan. The Access Fund will support scholarships for students in eligible education programs, defined as undergraduate degrees at Virginia's community colleges, public universities, or accredited nonprofit private institutions, or noncredit workforce training programs. A portion of the Access Fund will also be used for "access programs," which are resources and programs designed to help low-income, first-generation, or other at-risk students navigate the higher education system, including college and financial aid applications. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission will periodically evaluate the Plan's financial management of the DB529 and Access Funds. The Council is required to report annually on the scholarship program, and a work group of higher education stakeholders will be formed to make recommendations on fund allocations, reporting to legislative committees by November 1, 2026. The bill also prohibits the Plan from initiating new college access programs after July 1, 2026, with exceptions for existing programs related to prepaid tuition contracts and specific programs like SOAR Virginia and GEAR UP Virginia.
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Bill Summary: Commonwealth Savers Plan; State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund established; work group; report. Directs the transfer of actuarial surplus defined benefit prepaid tuition contract funds from the Commonwealth Savers Plan (the Plan) Fund into a DB529 Fund established by the bill to be deposited into the Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund (the Access Fund) established by the bill. Under the bill, the DB529 Fund and the Access Fund operate as subfunds of the Commonwealth Savers Plan Fund. The bill further provides that the Plan shall initially deposit $500 million from the DB529 Fund into the Access Fund to be invested and managed by the Plan. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall no less than biennially complete an independent evaluation and risk assessment of the Plan's risk assessment model, assumptions, and other measures employed by the Plan related to the DB529 Fund and the Access Fund. Funds in the Access Fund shall be used to establish a scholarship program that is managed and administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (the Council). The scholarship program provides scholarship awards to students enrolled in an eligible education program, defined in the bill, and a portion of the funds are to be devoted to college access resources or programs to assist low-income students, first generation college students, students from underrepresented communities, or other at-risk students with their introduction to the higher education system in Virginia, college applications, financial aid applications, and resources assisting with a successful transition from high school to college. The Council is required to report on the Access Fund and scholarship program no later than December 31 of each year. Finally, the bill (i) directs the Council to establish a work group of higher education stakeholders to make recommendations on allocations of funds available through the Access Fund and scholarship program and directs the work group to report to the House Committees on Education and Appropriations and Senate Committees on Education and Health and Finance and Appropriations no later than November 1, 2026, and (ii) prohibits the Plan from implementing or taking part in any initiatives relating to the aforementioned college access programs on or after July 1, 2026, except for existing access programs related to a prepaid tuition contract entered into on or before June 30, 2026, and existing program offerings made available for SOAR Virginia and GEAR UP Virginia.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Nicole Cole (D), Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D), Atoosa Reaser (D), Irene Shin (D), Saddam Salim (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Appropriations
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CT bill #SB00117 • Last Action 02/18/2026
An Act Concerning Breaches Of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, updates existing laws regarding breaches of security involving electronic personal information. It clarifies that any materials provided to the Attorney General following such a breach must be submitted in a format the Attorney General specifies. A key new provision defines a "massive breach of security" as one affecting at least 100,000 state residents due to unauthorized computer use. In the event of a massive breach, the bill mandates that a third-party forensic examination, analysis, and report be conducted to determine how the breach occurred and its root causes. Furthermore, it imposes an additional penalty on any person who fails to submit this required forensic report to the Attorney General, with penalties varying based on whether the person is a small business or not. The bill also clarifies that certain documents and information provided to the Attorney General during investigations, including these forensic reports, are exempt from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: To (1) provide that certain materials provided to the Attorney General following a breach of security involving electronic personal information shall be provided to the Attorney General in a form and manner prescribed by the Attorney General, (2) define "massive breach of security", (3) require a third-party forensic examination, analysis and report following a massive breach of security, and (4) impose an additional penalty for any person who fails to submit a third-party forensic report to the Attorney General following a massive breach of security.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : General Law Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/18/2026 )
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IL bill #SB2170 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-RECURRENT REQUESTERS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify the definition and treatment of "recurrent requesters" by reducing the number of record requests that qualify a person as a recurrent requester. Specifically, the bill lowers the thresholds from 50 to 40 total requests in 12 months, from 15 to 10 requests within a 30-day period, and from 7 to 5 requests within a 7-day period. The bill also extends the response time for public bodies from 21 to 30 business days when handling requests from recurrent requesters. Additionally, the bill specifies that notice of recurrent requester status must be provided only once every 30 days, and it introduces a new provision making it a violation of the Act for designated recurrent requesters to knowingly obtain public records without disclosing their status. The changes aim to balance the public's right to access information with the administrative burden on public bodies, while maintaining exceptions for news media, non-profit, scientific, and academic organizations whose requests are made for informational, educational, or research purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Reduces the number of record requests that must be made for a person to be considered a recurrent requester under the Act. Provides that public bodies must respond to requests from recurrent requesters with 30 (rather than 21) days after receipt of a request. Specifies that notice that requests are being treated as recurrent requests must be provided only once every 30 days. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for persons designated as recurrent requesters to knowingly obtain a public record without disclosing their status as recurrent requesters.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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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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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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FL bill #H0021 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Pub. Rec./Agency Employees
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees, their spouses, and their children, aiming to protect them from harassment, stalking, identity theft, and other harms. Specifically, it exempts home addresses (dwelling locations), telephone numbers (including personal cell phones), personal email addresses, and dates of birth of employees, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children, and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. This exemption applies retroactively and will be reviewed by the Legislature in 2031. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Florida Statutes to reflect this new exemption and includes a statement of public necessity explaining the rationale behind these protections.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing definitions; providing an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees and the spouses and children of such employees; providing for retroactive application; specifying that the exemption does not limit certain existing exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 28.2221, 119.0714, 409.2577, and 744.21031, F.S.; conforming cross-references to changes made by the act; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/15/2025
• Added: 09/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kim Kendall (R)*, Bill Partington (R)*, Johanna López (D), Alex Rizo (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Received
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VA bill #HB1297 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a central registry for substantiated cases of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, to be managed by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). It outlines requirements for local social services departments regarding investigations into reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and sets rules for how DARS and local departments will keep and share records. The bill also details how individuals will be notified of findings and registry entries, and provides an appeals process for those who wish to contest a local department's findings. The Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is tasked with creating regulations to implement these changes, and their initial adoption of these regulations will be exempt from the usual Administrative Process Act requirements. This bill will take effect on July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Adult protective services; adult abuse, neglect and exploitation central registry. Creates a central registry of substantiated complaints of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation to be maintained by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. The bill establishes (i) investigation requirements for local departments of social services related to reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (ii) record retention and disclosure requirements for the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and local departments of social services; (iii) notice requirements related to findings by local departments and central registry entries; and (iv) an appeals process to contest the findings of a local department related to substantiated reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The bill directs the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill and exempts the Commissioner's initial adoption of such regulations from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Stacey Carroll (D)*, Nicole Cole (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Appropriations
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IL bill #SB1826 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include significant provisions related to judicial records and public access. It expands the definition of "public body" to explicitly include the judicial body and its components, and provides a more detailed definition of "public records" specifically for judicial entities. The bill creates new exemptions for judicial records, protecting certain types of documents from public inspection, such as records pertaining to the preparation of judicial opinions, orders, or judicial work product, as well as records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Additionally, the bill restricts a person's ability to file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor when their request to inspect or copy a public record from a judicial body has been denied, effectively limiting the typical administrative review process for judicial records. These changes aim to provide greater protection for sensitive judicial documents while maintaining the overall transparency goals of the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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VA bill #HB313 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Virginia FOIA; public records to be open to inspection, non-citizen property owners.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of who is entitled to access public records. Previously, only citizens of the Commonwealth, along with representatives of newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations, could inspect public records. This bill adds "non-citizens owning property within the Commonwealth" to this list, meaning individuals who do not hold U.S. citizenship but own land in Virginia will now have the same rights to access public records as citizens under FOIA. The rest of the bill outlines the procedures for requesting and responding to public records requests, including timelines, charges for copies, and how to handle requests for electronic data, none of which are changed by this amendment.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public records to be open to inspection; non-citizen property owners. Includes non-citizens owning property within the Commonwealth among the list of persons to whom all public records shall be open under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Howard Wachsmann (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee General Laws
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MI bill #HB5313 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Health: licensing; setting aside certain disciplinary records; provide for, and modify certain continuing education requirements and sanctions. Amends secs. 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16211 et seq.) & adds secs. 16211a & 16231b.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies several sections of Michigan's Public Health Code, focusing on licensing, disciplinary records, and continuing education requirements for healthcare professionals. The key provisions include creating a new process for setting aside certain disciplinary records after a specified period, with specific eligibility criteria such as successfully completing the terms of a final order and having no additional disciplinary actions for seven years. The bill reduces the required continuing education hours for physicians from 150 to 75 hours and requires medical and osteopathic boards to review continuing education subjects every five years to ensure their ongoing relevance. Additionally, the bill establishes a new procedure for handling potential continuing education violations, where the department will first issue a letter to the licensee allowing them 60 days to provide proof of completed education before taking formal disciplinary action. The bill also modifies investigation and disciplinary procedures, including adding new grounds for disciplinary action and specifying potential sanctions, and introduces more detailed provisions about conflicts of interest in investigation panels. Notably, the bill aims to provide more flexibility and opportunities for healthcare professionals to address past disciplinary issues while maintaining public safety standards.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending sections 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033, and 17533 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16231, 333.16238, 333.17033, and 333.17533), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 209, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and sections 17033 and 17533 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and by adding sections 16211a and 16231b.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 15 : Matthew Bierlein (R)*, Doug Wozniak (R), Matt Maddock (R), Joe Aragona (R), J.R. Roth (R), Nancy DeBoer (R), Mike Hoadley (R), Ron Robinson (R), Jason Woolford (R), Greg Alexander (R), Steve Frisbie (R), Timmy Beson (R), Mark Tisdel (R), Cam Cavitt (R), Luke Meerman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 12/02/2025
• Last Action: Recommendation Concurred In
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VA bill #HB266 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Child abuse and neglect; creates centralized intake and validity determination.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill centralizes the intake and validity determination process for child abuse and neglect reports, shifting responsibility from local departments of social services to the state Department of Social Services. Under the new system, any report or complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department must be immediately forwarded to the state's centralized intake system. The state Department of Social Services will then be responsible for evaluating these reports and determining their validity. This change aims to streamline the process and ensure consistent handling of child abuse and neglect allegations across the state, moving away from the current requirement for local departments to be equipped to handle all intake and validity decisions themselves.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; centralized intake and validity determination for child abuse and neglect. Creates a centralized system for intake for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. The bill directs the Department of Social Services to be the agency responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. Under current law, local departments of social services are the agency responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse and it determines the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect intake system.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anne Ferrell Tata (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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IL bill #SB2171 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "commercial purpose" in the context of public record requests. Specifically, it clarifies that a commercial purpose includes not only selling or reselling public records, but also any use that advances the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made. The bill maintains an important exception for news media, non-profit, scientific, and academic organizations, which will not have their requests considered commercial if the principal purpose is to disseminate news, create opinion pieces, or conduct research and education. This modification aims to provide more precise guidance on what constitutes a commercial purpose when requesting public records, potentially helping public bodies better understand and respond to information requests while protecting the interests of organizations seeking information for public benefit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, as used in the Act, the term "commercial purpose" means, among other things, the use of any part of a public record or records, or information derived from public records, in any form for any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D), Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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IL bill #SB3297 • Last Action 02/18/2026
ELEC CD-POLLING PLACES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Election Code to restrict the presence of law enforcement agents in polling places, stating that an election authority, which is the official responsible for administering elections, cannot allow a law enforcement agent to enter and remain unless called upon by election officials or ordered by a court. Furthermore, any law enforcement agent permitted in a polling place must possess a valid pollwatcher credential, which is an official document authorizing someone to observe election proceedings. The bill also clarifies that a law enforcement agent can serve as a pollwatcher if they are not performing law enforcement duties and that these restrictions do not apply to other areas within a municipal building that are not being used as polling places. Additionally, it prohibits judges of election, pollwatchers, or any other person from engaging in intimidating behavior towards voters within or near polling places, including on the property of churches or private schools used as polling sites.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election authority shall not permit a law enforcement agent to enter and remain in a polling place, unless the law enforcement agent is called upon by the election authority or judges of election or required by court order. Provides that an election authority shall ensure that any law enforcement agent who is permitted to enter and remain in a polling place has provided the election authority with a valid pollwatcher credential. Provides that no judge of election, pollwatcher, or other person shall engage in any practice that is intended to intimidate a voter within any polling place, within 100 feet of any polling place, or on any of the property of that church or private school that is a polling place. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall (i) prohibit a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when the law enforcement agent is not performing law enforcement duties or (ii) apply to other spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polls.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To Elections
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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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WV bill #SB980 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Clarifying office of Prosecuting Attorney exemption from Freedom of Information Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act to clarify that records and materials related to the detection and investigation of crime that are received and maintained by a prosecuting attorney are exempt from public disclosure. The Freedom of Information Act, often abbreviated as FOIA, is a law that grants the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency, and similar state laws exist to provide access to state and local government records. By adding this provision, the bill ensures that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is not considered a custodian of records for the purposes of FOIA requests concerning these specific investigative materials, thereby protecting the integrity of ongoing or potential criminal investigations.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is not a custodian of records and is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Charles Clements (R)*, Mike Woelfel (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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IA bill #HSB721 • Last Action 02/18/2026
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of a state-based exchange, creation of a state-based exchange fund, state innovation waivers, and including effective date provisions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary:
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Bill Summary: This bill relates to the establishment of a state-based exchange and the creation of a state-based exchange fund. The bill defines “state-based exchange” as a state, federal, or partnership exchange or marketplace operating in the state pursuant to section 1311 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148. The bill requires the commissioner of insurance (commissioner) to develop and submit an application for a state innovation waiver pursuant to Code section 505.18A on or before December 31, 2026. Under the bill, at the direction of the governor, the commissioner shall have the authority to create, establish, implement, administer, or otherwise operate a state-based exchange and, if the application for a state innovation is approved, shall do so in accordance with the approved state innovation waiver. A state-based exchange fund S.F. _____ H.F. _____ (fund) is created in the state treasury under the control of the insurance division (division) and shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and any other moneys that are lawfully available to the division to be used for purposes of the bill, including but not limited to moneys obtained or accepted by the division from the federal government, user fees, and grants. All documents, materials, complaints, investigations, or other information in the possession or control of the division for purposes of the state-based exchange, or for complying with federal requirements for a federal health insurance exchange, are confidential records not subject to subpoena or discovery, or admissible into evidence, as provided in the bill, unless an exception enumerated in the bill is applicable. The commissioner may adopt rules, including emergency rules, to administer the bill. The bill, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House Commerce Committee (14:30:00 2/18/2026 RM 103)
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HI bill #HB2383 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Relating To The Workforce Pell Grant Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide framework for Hawaii to participate in the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program, which provides financial aid for specific short-term job training programs that lead to in-demand and high-wage occupations. It creates a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council, composed of various state officials, university representatives, and employer representatives, to review and approve eligible training programs. The bill defines key terms like "high-wage occupation" and "stackable credential" (a recognized certification that can be applied towards further education), and requires participating institutions to ensure programs lead to these credentials and are at least eight weeks but no more than fifteen weeks long. It also mandates secure data sharing for tracking student outcomes, establishes student protections such as clear disclosures and reasonable tuition, and requires institutions to develop pathways for students to use their short-term credentials for future academic pursuits. The bill aims to ensure Hawaii residents can access federal funding for workforce training and that these programs meet federal standards, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Garrett (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
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FL bill #S1118 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Public Records/Data Centers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a temporary exemption from public records requirements for information related to a person's plans, intentions, or interest in locating a data center within a county or municipality. This exemption applies when a person formally requests confidentiality from the local government, and it lasts for 12 months or until the information is otherwise disclosed or the person waives confidentiality, though the fact that the project is a data center must still be disclosed. The bill also defines "proprietary confidential business information" as information owned or controlled by the person seeking confidentiality, which, if disclosed, would harm their business operations and has not been publicly revealed, including business plans, internal and external audit reports, security measures, and information related to competitive interests. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted, and the Legislature has declared it a public necessity to protect businesses from market disadvantages and encourage data center development in the state by preventing the disclosure of sensitive information that could harm their competitive edge and deter them from investing in Florida.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 112.231, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to the plans, intentions, or interest of a person to locate a data center; defining the term “proprietary confidential business information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Community Affairs, Bryan Ávila (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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IL bill #SB3241 • Last Action 02/18/2026
AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, requires companies that operate in Illinois and handle data from children (defined as individuals under 18) to do so in a manner that is in the "best interests of children," meaning their data use and online service design should not harm children physically, financially, or psychologically, nor intrude on their privacy or lead to discrimination. Companies, referred to as "covered entities," must conduct a "data protection impact assessment" for any online service, product, or feature that children are "reasonably likely to access," which means services directed at children, those with a significant child audience, or those that advertise to children. These assessments must evaluate potential harms to children, and companies must configure default privacy settings for children to be highly protective, provide clear privacy information, and offer tools for children or their parents to manage privacy. The bill prohibits certain practices, such as profiling children by default, collecting unnecessary data, using "dark patterns" (interfaces designed to trick users) to obtain more data or compromise privacy, and allowing parents to monitor children's online activity without the child being aware. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions with civil penalties for violations, and a new "Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund" will be created in the State Treasury to support these enforcement efforts. The Act also includes specific deadlines for completing these assessments, with a general requirement for existing services to be assessed by January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. Provides that all covered entities that operate in the State and process children's data in any capacity shall do so in a manner consistent with the best interests of children. Provides that a covered entity subject to the Act shall take specified actions to protect children's privacy in connection with online services, products, or features, including completing a data protection impact assessment for an online service, product, or feature that is reasonably likely to be accessed by children; and maintain documentation of the data protection impact assessment. Contains provisions concerning additional requirements for covered entities; prohibited acts by covered entities; data practices; enforcement by the Attorney General; limitations of the Act; data protection impact assessment dates; and severability. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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FL bill #S0350 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Public Records/Crime Victims
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families. It defines "family member" as a spouse, child, parent, legal guardian, or sibling, excluding the accused. It also defines "officer" to include certified law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers, and "victim" as someone who suffers harm due to a crime, also excluding the accused. The bill makes information that could identify or locate a victim, or be used to intimidate, harass, or abuse them, exempt from public disclosure, especially when held by agencies that regularly interact with victims. This exemption also extends to the identity and similar potentially harmful information of a victim's lawful representative, family member, or next of kin. For law enforcement officers who are victims, their names will be confidential and exempt for 72 hours after the incident, and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the exemption for their name as a victim will expire. These exemptions are intended to prevent further trauma and encourage cooperation with law enforcement, and are subject to future legislative review.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim’s family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime and that the record identifies the person as a family member, lawful representative, or next of kin of a person identified as a victim of crime in the record; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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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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UT bill #HB0186 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends provisions related to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against judges. It clarifies that records created or maintained for investigations by the Judicial Conduct Commission are protected, meaning they are not publicly accessible. The bill also introduces new requirements for prosecutors who file charges against a judge, mandating that they immediately file a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission. Additionally, it modifies procedures for placing judges on administrative leave during criminal investigations, including provisions for when the Administrative Office of the Courts or a prosecutor initiates a complaint, and establishes an annual reporting requirement for the Judicial Conduct Commission to the Legislature, detailing complaint statistics and resolutions without including personally identifiable information about judges, except for what is already public in Supreme Court orders.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Judicial Conduct Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jordan Teuscher (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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IL bill #SB3348 • Last Action 02/18/2026
ASSAULT WEAPONS - AFFIDAVIT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that if the laws concerning the manufacture, possession, delivery, sale, and purchase of assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges are declared unconstitutional by a court, and all appeals are exhausted or expired, the Illinois State Police must immediately and permanently destroy all endorsement affidavits and any related information collected from these affidavits that are in their possession or held by any law enforcement agency. An "endorsement affidavit" is a sworn statement required for individuals to lawfully possess certain firearms that would otherwise be prohibited, after the effective date of the law. This provision ensures that if the underlying laws are struck down, the data collected from individuals registering these firearms is also permanently eliminated.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, should provisions regarding manufacture, possession, delivery, sale, and purchase of assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges be found to be unconstitutional by a court with all appeals exhausted or expired, the Illinois State Police shall immediately and permanently destroy or have destroyed each endorsement affidavit and all information collected from the endorsement affidavit in possession of the Illinois State Police and any law enforcement agency.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: To Firearms
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IL bill #HB3286 • Last Action 02/18/2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RECORDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends three different confidentiality acts to allow staff and members of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, the Ad Hoc Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee, and regional domestic violence fatality review teams to access and share confidential records for the purpose of conducting domestic violence fatality reviews. Specifically, the bill enables these individuals to receive, inspect, copy, and share HIV-related information and mental health records of individuals involved in domestic violence near-fatalities or fatalities, while ensuring that the disclosed information remains subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. The changes are made to the Substance Use Disorder Act, the AIDS Confidentiality Act, and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. By expanding access to these typically protected records, the bill aims to support comprehensive reviews of domestic violence incidents, potentially helping to prevent future fatalities by allowing a more thorough investigation and understanding of such cases. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Provides that disclosure of nonexempt records protected under the Act may be disclosed for research activities under the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Amends the AIDS Confidentiality Act and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Provides that staff and any designee of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, members of the Ad Hoc Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board, and the regional domestic violence fatality review teams are entitled to receive, inspect, copy, and share HIV-related information of any person subject to a domestic violence fatality review as part of and in accordance with the provisions of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Provides that the information disclosed is subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
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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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IL bill #SB3312 • Last Action 02/18/2026
AI SAFETY MEASURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, establishes regulations for the development and deployment of advanced AI systems in Illinois. It defines key terms such as "frontier model" (an AI model trained with a significant amount of computing power), "frontier developer" (a person who trains such a model), and "large frontier developer" (a frontier developer with over $500 million in annual gross revenue). Large frontier developers are mandated to create and publicly share a "frontier AI framework," which is a set of protocols designed to manage, assess, and mitigate "catastrophic risks" – defined as foreseeable risks that could lead to mass casualties or significant property damage, such as AI assisting in weapon creation or operating without human oversight in ways that cause harm. These developers must also report critical safety incidents, which include unauthorized access to model weights leading to harm or harm resulting from catastrophic risks, to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (Agency), with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to AI definitions and standards, and establishes a consortium to develop "ILCompute," a public cloud computing resource aimed at fostering safe and equitable AI development. Finally, it amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information related to critical safety incidents and catastrophic risk assessments from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act. Defines "frontier model", "frontier developer", and "large frontier developer". Requires large frontier developers to adopt and publish a frontier AI framework addressing catastrophic risk management, transparency, and cybersecurity. Mandates reporting of critical safety incidents to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security and establishes civil penalties for noncompliance. Directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to definitions and standards. Creates a consortium to develop ILCompute, a public cloud computing resource. Exempts specified information under the Freedom of Information Act. Makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Edly-Allen (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB3220 • Last Action 02/18/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes consumer rights regarding their personal data, including the right to confirm data processing, correct inaccuracies, delete data, obtain a copy of previously provided data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, or profiling. It applies to businesses operating in Illinois or targeting Illinois residents that process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,000 consumers who also derive over 50% of their gross revenue from selling personal data, and it outlines responsibilities for entities controlling and processing this data. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce these provisions, with collected penalties funding a Consumer Privacy Fund administered by their office. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt data protection impact assessments, which are required for certain high-risk data processing activities, from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during a calendar year control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derive over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Creates requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data. Exempts certain persons or entities from the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments created under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB3528 • Last Action 02/17/2026
DHFS-TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow for unexpended funds budgeted for the health care transformation program in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 to be allocated in State fiscal year 2028, up to a maximum of $150,000,000. The health care transformation program, established to provide financial assistance to hospitals for transforming their services and care models, is funded through a transformation funding pool. This provision essentially permits flexibility in utilizing these funds if they were not fully spent in the earlier fiscal years, ensuring that up to $150 million can still be used for the program's objectives in the subsequent year.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article in the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning annual funding for the health care transformation program, provides that funds that had been budgeted but unexpended in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 may be allocated in State fiscal year 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Adriane Johnson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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IL bill #SB3443 • Last Action 02/17/2026
DCEO-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily concerning economic development and tax credits. It repeals the requirement for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) website to list all state, local, and federal economic benefits by July 1, 2026. Additionally, it shifts the deadline for filing several annual reports, including those on entrepreneurial assistance centers, the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund, the Large Business Attraction Fund, and cannabis social equity, from January 1st to January 31st. The bill also modifies the membership of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority's Board by reducing the number of public members and adding the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as an ex officio member. Finally, it extends the sunset dates for several tax credits, including those for apprenticeship education expenses, research and development, angel investments, and River Edge Redevelopment Zones, allowing these incentives to remain in place for longer periods.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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KY bill #HB379 • Last Action 02/17/2026
AN ACT relating to postsecondary education.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's postsecondary education laws, primarily by removing outdated definitions and references to previously established committees and councils, such as the "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education," which are no longer relevant. It also formally establishes the Commonwealth Education Continuum, outlining its governance, membership, and duties, with administrative support provided by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The bill clarifies that the Board of Student Body Presidents will be attached to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administrative and organizational purposes. Additionally, it adjusts requirements for board of regents meetings, removing the stipulation that they must occur within 30 days of an appointment, and repeals several sections of KRS Chapter 164 that are now obsolete due to these changes.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 164.001 to remove the definition of "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education"; amend KRS 164.013 to conform; amend KRS 164.0211 to attach the Board of Student Body Presidents to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administration and organization purposes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to codify the existing Commonwealth Education Continuum; establish governance and membership of the continuum; establish the duties of the continuum; provide that the administrative and support staff of the continuum shall be provided by the council; direct the continuum to submit an annual report and establish the contents of the report; amend KRS 164.330 to remove requirement for board of regents meetings to be held within 30 days of an appointment; amend various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 164.003, 164.004, 164.0285, 164.0286, 164.0287, 164.0268, and 164.033.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shane Baker (R)*, James Tipton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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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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KY bill #HB448 • Last Action 02/17/2026
AN ACT relating to background checks.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new requirements for criminal justice agencies in Kentucky to share criminal history records information when requested by specific federal agencies or their contractors for the purpose of conducting suitability or fitness assessments for federal or contractor employees, as outlined in federal law (5 U.S.C. sec. 9101). "Criminal history records information" is defined broadly to include arrest and disposition data, even if sealed, but excludes basic identification information that doesn't indicate criminal justice system involvement. A "criminal justice agency" is defined to encompass various state and local law enforcement, court, and correctional entities, as well as agencies administering criminal justice. A "requesting agency" includes a list of federal departments and agencies authorized to conduct background investigations, as well as contractors working on their behalf. These criminal justice agencies are permitted to charge a $25 fee to cover their expenses for providing this information, with the Commonwealth not being responsible for this fee. Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding juvenile justice records to align with these new provisions, ensuring that juvenile records can be accessed by criminal justice agencies for these specific federal background check purposes.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to define terms and require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records information to requesting agencies when they are conducting a basic suitability or fitness assessment for federal or contractor employees under 5 U.S.C. sec. 9101; authorize the agency to request a fee of $25 for reimbursement of expenses related to the check from entities other than the Commonwealth; amend KRS 610.340, relating to juvenile justice records, to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Tony Hampton (R)*, Vanessa Grossl (R), Wade Williams (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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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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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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IL bill #SB3217 • Last Action 02/17/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, a benefit that helps eligible seniors by freezing their property taxes based on their income. Starting with the taxable year 2026, the bill mandates that this maximum income limitation will automatically increase each year by the same percentage that the Consumer Price Index-u (a measure of inflation published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) increased in the preceding 12-month period. This change aims to ensure that the income threshold for qualifying for the exemption keeps pace with inflation, preventing seniors from being disqualified due to rising costs of living.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue
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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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KS bill #HB2368 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Providing for the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Act, which will regulate the practice of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Kansas. The act defines key terms such as "anesthesiologist," "anesthesiologist assistant," and "supervising anesthesiologist," clarifying that AAs provide patient services under the direction and supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist. It outlines the powers and duties of the State Board of Healing Arts (the "board") in issuing and renewing licenses, including provisions for active, inactive, and temporary licenses, as well as licensure by endorsement for those with experience in other states. The bill specifies qualifications for licensure, including education, training, and passing a board-approved examination, and allows for criminal history record checks. It also details grounds for disciplinary action, such as revocation or suspension of a license, and clarifies the scope of practice for AAs, including specific tasks they can perform and limitations, such as not being able to prescribe medications. The act also addresses supervision requirements, stating that a supervising anesthesiologist can oversee up to four AAs at a time, and establishes an Anesthesiologist Assistant Council to advise the board. Finally, it amends existing laws related to criminal history record checks and the practice of anesthesia, and repeals certain sections of existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the anesthesiologist assistant licensure act; providing for the powers, duties and functions of the state board of healing arts thereunder; amending K.S.A. 65-1163 and 65-28,127 and K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House Committee of the Whole - Motion to recommend favorably for passage failed
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CA bill #AB1608 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen the independence and operational capabilities of the Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail (OIG), which is responsible for overseeing the state's high-speed rail project. Key provisions include renaming the office and its head to "Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail" and "Inspector General of the High-Speed Rail," respectively, and allowing the Inspector General to adopt compensation structures from comparable state agencies to attract qualified staff. The bill also grants the Inspector General the authority to contract for necessary goods and services, exempting contracts up to $1,000,000 from certain state review requirements to expedite operations. Furthermore, it mandates that audit and review reports be published online and shared with the Governor and Legislature, with provisions for withholding reports if they reveal security weaknesses that could be exploited, in which case a confidential report would be provided to oversight officials. The bill also clarifies that the office's records are public records under the California Public Records Act, with specific exceptions for sensitive information, and establishes retention periods for supporting documents. Finally, it revises reporting requirements to ensure annual summaries of published findings are provided to the Legislature and Governor at the start of each fiscal year.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 39719.3 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 187010, 187020, 187024, and 187038 of, to amend the heading of Division 19.7 (commencing with Section 187000) of, to amend the headings of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 187020) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 187030) of Division 19.7 of, and to add Sections 187026, 187035, and 187037 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lori Wilson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and JUD.
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KY bill #SB204 • Last Action 02/17/2026
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance child protection by defining "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect," and increasing penalties for abuse in the third degree if a child under 13 suffers serious injury from ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies develop policies for dealing with pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances, and allows the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel attendance of investigating agency members in closed sessions. Furthermore, the bill requires continuing education on pediatric substance ingestion/inhalation for various professionals, permits medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected, and makes conforming changes to related laws.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals; amend KRS 620.050 to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; amend various sections to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Carroll (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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ME bill #LD2097 • Last Action 02/17/2026
An Act to Modify the Law Governing Revocation of a Code Enforcement Officer's Certification
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill shifts the authority for handling complaints and disciplinary actions against code enforcement officers in Maine from the District Court to the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. It eliminates the court's role in revoking an officer's certification and instead establishes a complaint review committee, appointed by the Director, to investigate complaints. The Director can then impose various disciplinary measures, such as warnings, suspensions, or revocations of an officer's certification, and can also issue civil penalties. The bill also defines "director" as the head of the Maine Office of Community Affairs and "staff" as employees or contractors of that office, and outlines the process for investigations, informal conferences, and formal hearings, with provisions for public access to decisions and findings.
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Bill Summary: Current law provides that the District Court may revoke the certificate of a code enforcement officer under certain circumstances. This bill eliminates that provision and provides that complaints regarding code enforcement officers may be filed with the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The bill establishes a complaint review committee whose members are appointed by the director. The director may refer complaints to the complaint review committee. The complaint review committee must investigate these complaints and recommend appropriate action to the director. The bill authorizes the director to impose various forms of discipline upon a certificate holder or an applicant for a certificate.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Traci Gere (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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IA bill #SF2359 • Last Action 02/17/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(Formerly SF 2143.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "University President Selection Reform Act," mandates that the State Board of Regents must use a presidential selection committee when hiring presidents for institutions of higher learning under its control, whereas current law only allows them to do so. The committee will be composed of five voting members who are board members, along with several non-voting members including a student, a faculty senate member, another institution employee, and a graduate or public representative. This committee is required to recommend the most qualified candidates to the board, and the board can only select a president from that recommended list. The bill also allows the committee to hire outside consultants specializing in executive search and to use funds allocated by the board. Importantly, the identities of candidates being considered by the committee will be kept confidential, meaning they are not subject to public disclosure under Code chapter 22 (open records) unless all voting members of the committee agree to make the candidate's identity public.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee and specifies committee membership. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public by agreement of all voting members of the committee.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 306.
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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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IA bill #SF2143 • Last Action 02/17/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(See SF 2359.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "University President Selection Reform Act," mandates that the state board of regents must use a presidential selection committee when hiring presidents for institutions of higher learning under its control, whereas current law only allows them to do so. The committee will consist solely of board members, and they are required to recommend the most qualified candidates to the board, from whom the president must be chosen. The committee is also authorized to hire external recruiters specializing in placing high-level job candidates and to use funds allocated by the board. Importantly, the identities of candidates being considered by the committee will be kept confidential under open records laws, meaning their names will not be publicly disclosed unless all parties agree to such disclosure in writing.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee. The bill provides that only board members can serve as members of the committee. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public pursuant to the terms of a written agreement.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Annette Sweeney (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2359. S.J. 306.
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WV bill #HB5662 • Last Action 02/17/2026
To extend hunting/fishing rights on private property, without a license, to grandchildren of the land owner
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends West Virginia law to allow resident and non-resident children and grandchildren of a landowner to hunt and fish on that landowner's private property without a license or permit, provided they are hunting or fishing during the designated open seasons and can produce a valid photo identification card issued by the West Virginia State Police. This change expands upon existing provisions that already allowed landowners and their resident children, or bona fide resident tenants, to hunt and fish on their own land without a license. The bill also makes minor technical changes to the wording of the law, replacing "shall" with "may" in certain contexts related to hunting and fishing requirements.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to allow the children and grandchildren of a landowner in West Virginia to hunt and fish on such private land regardless of residency status without a permit or license, hunt and fish on their own land during open seasons in accordance with laws and rules so long as a valid photo ID is produced.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeff Campbell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: To House Government Organization
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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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FL bill #H7015 • Last Action 02/16/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform and Antitrust Investigations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the scheduled repeal date for two existing legal exemptions related to investigations of social media platforms and antitrust violations. Specifically, the bill amends sections 287.137 and 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes to change the sunset date from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. These exemptions currently protect certain confidential information gathered during investigations by the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, or law enforcement agencies into social media platform activities or potential antitrust violations. The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires periodic legislative review of such exemptions to ensure they remain necessary and appropriate. By extending the repeal date to 2031, the bill allows these information protection provisions to remain in effect for an additional five years, giving investigators continued ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information during their inquiries. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 12/12/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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NM bill #SB17 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Stop Illegal Gun Trade Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act," aims to enhance firearm safety and regulate the gun trade by imposing new requirements on licensed firearm dealers (referred to as "dealers"). Key provisions include mandating dealers to implement enhanced security measures like alarm systems and video surveillance to prevent theft, establishing a minimum age of 21 for employees who handle firearms, and requiring background checks and specific training for these employees on recognizing and reporting illegal activities such as straw purchases (buying a gun for someone else). The bill also mandates that dealers maintain detailed records of all firearm transactions, report thefts and losses promptly, and cooperate with law enforcement trace requests. Furthermore, it prohibits the sale of certain "extremely dangerous weapons," including detachable magazines holding more than ten rounds, .50 caliber rifles and cartridges, and specific types of gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, with exceptions for antique firearms and certain other types of firearms. Dealers will also be required to post prominent signs informing purchasers about safe storage, background check requirements, and the illegality of straw purchases, and face penalties for violations, including civil fines and potential misdemeanor charges for falsifying compliance reports.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO FIREARMS; ENACTING THE STOP ILLEGAL GUN TRADE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WEAPONS ACT; REQUIRING DEALER SECURITY MEASURES TO PREVENT THEFT AND LOSS OF FIREARMS; PROVIDING A MINIMUM AGE FOR EMPLOYMENT AT A FIREARMS DEALER; REQUIRING DEALER MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; REQUIRING DEALER REPORTING OF CRIME GUN TRACES, MULTIPLE FIREARM SALES, THEFTS AND LOSSES; PROHIBITING THE SALE OF EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WEAPONS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; REQUIRING DEALERS TO POST LEGAL AND SAFETY NOTICES TO FIREARM PURCHASERS; PROVIDING PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Debbie O'Malley (D)*, Heather Berghmans (D)*, Charlotte Little (D)*, Andrea Romero (D), Pat Roybal Caballero (D), Linda López (D), Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D), Peter Wirth (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 2/16/2026 Room 309)
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WV bill #HB5621 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Prosecutor FOIA Bill
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends West Virginia law to explicitly exempt records and materials related to the detection and investigation of crime that are received and maintained by a prosecuting attorney from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which generally presumes public access to government records. This means that while most public records are accessible, the specific information gathered and held by a prosecutor's office during criminal investigations will now be protected from public view, aligning with existing exemptions for law-enforcement agencies' investigative records.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is not a custodian of records and is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jonathan Pinson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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FL bill #H7005 • Last Action 02/16/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends section 252.385 of the Florida Statutes to permanently protect the addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who are provided public emergency shelter during storms or catastrophic events. Currently, this information is exempt from public records requirements, meaning government agencies cannot disclose these personal details. The bill removes the existing scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2026, which was previously part of the law under the Open Government Sunset Review Act (a process that requires periodic legislative review of certain public records exemptions). By eliminating the sunset provision, the bill ensures that the privacy protections for people in emergency shelters will continue indefinitely, helping to safeguard the personal information of vulnerable individuals during times of crisis. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 252.385, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for the address and telephone number of persons provided public emergency shelter; removing the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/05/2025
• Added: 11/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Meg Weinberger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 11/05/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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IA bill #SF2238 • Last Action 02/16/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including the duties of lawful custodians.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies public records laws by introducing new definitions for "original government body," which is the entity that created or is primarily responsible for a public record, and "secondary lawful custodian," which is any other government body holding that record. When a request for a public record is made to a secondary lawful custodian, they can now defer the decision on whether to release the record to the original government body, promptly informing the requester of this deferral and the identity of the original body. This means the secondary lawful custodian doesn't have to independently decide if the record is confidential or should be disclosed. The bill also clarifies that a reasonable delay for this deferral process won't be considered a violation, and a secondary lawful custodian acting based on the original government body's decision is considered to be acting in good faith, protecting them from legal penalties like damages or attorney fees if they follow that decision.
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Bill Summary: This bill relates to public records, including the duties of lawful custodians. Under current law, a person may request to examine, copy, publish, or otherwise disseminate a public record from the government body currently in physical possession of the public record (lawful custodian). The bill defines “original government body” as the government body that created or originated a public record, or that has primary responsibility for the maintenance, classification, or confidentiality of the public record. The bill also defines “secondary lawful custodian” as a lawful custodian in physical possession of a public record provided by an original government body. Under the bill, if a public records request is made to a secondary lawful custodian, the secondary lawful custodian may defer the determination of whether the public record is subject to examination and copying to the original government body. The bill requires the secondary lawful custodian to promptly notify the requester of the deferral and the identity of the original government body. The secondary lawful custodian is not required to independently determine whether a record is confidential or subject to disclosure. The bill provides that a good-faith, reasonable delay in responding to a public records request does not constitute a violation when the delay is for the purpose of allowing a secondary lawful custodian to defer to the original government body for a determination. A secondary lawful custodian acting in reasonable reliance on the determination of the original government body is deemed to be acting in good faith. The bill further provides that a secondary lawful custodian is not subject to injunctive relief, damages, attorney fees, or costs for failing to disclose or for disclosing a public record when the secondary lawful custodian acted in reasonable reliance on the determination of the original government body to comply with or refuse the public records request.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Charlie McClintock (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
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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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KS bill #SB30 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Requiring that adoption of new occupational licensing requirements and material changes to existing occupational licenses by a state agency be approved by joint resolution of the legislature unless otherwise ratified by the legislature by the enactment of a bill and providing for notice to agencies and the legislature and a procedure for legislative review of such occupational licensing requirements.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the secretary of labor to conduct state and national criminal history record checks on employees who have access to federal tax information received directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, the bill amends several existing Kansas statutes to update language around criminal history record checks and expand the scope of agencies that can request such checks. The bill adds a new requirement for the Kansas Department of Labor that any employee who will be granted access to federal tax information must be fingerprinted and submit to a comprehensive criminal background investigation. This process involves submitting fingerprints to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to verify the employee's identity and determine if they have any criminal history. The criminal history check will be used to assess the qualifications and fitness of employees with sensitive access to federal tax information. The bill includes provisions to keep the criminal history information confidential and specifies that unauthorized disclosure of such information would be a misdemeanor. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2025, and are part of a broader effort to enhance security and background screening for employees in various state agencies and roles.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal history record information; relating to state and national criminal history record checks; authorizing the attorney general and the state gaming agency to receive more criminal history records; updating criminal history record language related to the state bank commissioner; requiring the secretary of labor to conduct such checks on employees who have access to federal tax information; amending K.S.A. 75-5702 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 9-555, 9-565, 9-2411, 22-4714 and 75-7b01 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/17/2025
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 89 Nay: 35
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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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NM bill #HB279 • Last Action 02/14/2026
Healthcare Privacy & Safety Protections
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens privacy protections for electronic health records and related information, particularly concerning reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare. It expands the definition of "electronic health care service provider" and "health care information" to encompass more entities and data types, and it mandates that health information exchanges and electronic medical record systems develop capabilities to segregate and control access to information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care by July 1, 2028. The bill also prohibits the tracking or identification of individuals engaged in protected health care activities through geofencing around healthcare facilities, and it restricts the sale or sharing of personal data for such purposes. Furthermore, it enhances protections for providers prescribing drugs for reproductive health by allowing their practice facility's name and address to be used on dispensing containers instead of their personal information, and it allows reproductive and gender-affirming health care providers to participate in the confidential substitute address program, which protects their residential and delivery addresses from public records, similar to victims of domestic violence. Finally, the bill establishes civil penalties for violations of these privacy provisions and provides individuals with the right to sue for damages and injunctive relief.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRIVACY; STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS BY LIMITING DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE INFORMATION; RESTRICTING LOCATION TRACKING AT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACILITIES; AMENDING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS; STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR PROVIDERS WHO PRESCRIBE DRUGS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE; PROVIDING FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFIDENTIAL SUBSTITUTE ADDRESS ACT; PROVIDING CIVIL PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Chandler (D)*, Linda Trujillo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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CA bill #AB1896 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Public employment: disqualifications.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill would disqualify individuals from holding public employment, including peace officer positions, if they were previously employed by an entity engaged in immigration enforcement between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, with certain exceptions for those employed by specific California local or state law enforcement agencies. The bill defines "immigration enforcement" broadly to include efforts to investigate or enforce federal civil or criminal immigration laws that penalize a person's presence, entry, or employment in the United States. It also amends existing laws to add this disqualification criterion to the standards for peace officers and to the general criteria for refusing to examine or certify candidates for public employment, aiming to align public service with the state's values of community safety and inclusivity.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1029, 1031, and 18935 of, and to add Section 1025 to, the Government Code, relating to public employment.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Mark González (D)*, Robert Rivas (D)*, Juan Carrillo (D)*, María Elena Durazo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
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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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OR bill #HB4030 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Relating to packaging subject to producer responsibility requirements; prescribing an effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts packaging for certain berries and meat, poultry, fish, and seafood from producer responsibility requirements, which are regulations that hold producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products, including packaging, paper, and food serviceware. Specifically, it adds exemptions for packaging sold and supplied in connection with blueberries, strawberries, or cane berries that are sold as raw agricultural commodities and are subject to federal packaging requirements, as well as non-compostable packaging that comes into direct contact with fresh or processed meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. These changes are set to take effect on the 91st day following the adjournment of the legislative session.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act exempts some berry and meat, poultry, fish and seafood packaging from a re- cycling law. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Exempts packaging for certain berries and meat, poultry, fish and seafood from producer re- sponsibility requirements for packaging, paper and food serviceware. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
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WI bill #SB978 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Online services accessed by minors, minors’ personal data, and granting rule-making authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for businesses that provide online services to individuals under 18 years old, referred to as "covered businesses" and "covered minors" respectively, and defines "personal data" broadly as any information linked to an identifiable person or their device. It prohibits these businesses from collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining unnecessary personal data of covered minors, using previously collected data for different purposes, or allowing monitoring or location tracking of a covered minor without a clear signal to them. The bill also restricts using a minor's personal data for media recommendations, and prohibits sending them push notifications between midnight and 6 a.m., while mandating a minimum duty of care to prevent emotional distress, compulsive use, or discrimination. Furthermore, it requires default privacy settings for minors to be set to the highest level, prohibits making it easier to reduce privacy with a single click, and mandates a clear tool for minors to request account deletion, with a 15-day deadline for compliance. Covered businesses must also provide transparent information about their terms of service, privacy policies, community standards, and how algorithmic recommendation systems use minors' personal data, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) is empowered to create rules regarding age verification methods and privacy for that data, with violations considered unfair trade practices and subject to investigation and injunctions by the DOJ.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates requirements and restrictions related to data collection and use and product design for certain businesses that provide online services to minors. The bill defines a “covered business” as a business that 1) conducts business in this state; 2) generates a majority of its annual revenue from online services; 3) provides online services, products, or features that are reasonably likely to be accessed by an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); 4) collects consumers’ personal data or has consumers’ personal data collected on its behalf; and 5) alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal data. With exceptions, a “consumer” is an individual who is a resident of this state, and a “covered minor” is a consumer who a covered business knows is a minor or labels as a minor in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department of Justice (discussed below). With exceptions, “personal data” is any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual or a device of such an individual or of a member of the individual’s household. “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, including its collection, use, storage, disclosure, analysis, or other handling. With exceptions, an “online service, product, or feature” is a digital LRB-6146/1 ARG:emw&cjs 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 978 product that is accessible to the public by means of the Internet, including through a website or mobile application. Under the bill, a covered business generally may not 1) collect, sell, share, or retain any personal data of a covered minor that is not necessary to provide an online service, product, or feature with which the covered minor is actively and knowingly engaged; 2) use previously collected personal data of a covered minor for any purpose other than a purpose for which the personal data was collected; 3) permit any individual, including a parent, to monitor the online activity of a covered minor or to track the location of the covered minor without providing a conspicuous signal to the covered minor when the covered minor is being monitored or tracked; 4) with exceptions, use the personal data of a covered minor to select, recommend, or prioritize media for the covered minor; or 5) send push notifications to a covered minor between midnight and 6 a.m. Also under the bill, a covered business that processes a covered minor’s personal data owes a minimum duty of care to the covered minor that is not satisfied unless its use of the covered minor’s personal data and the design of its online service, product, or feature will not result in 1) reasonably foreseeable emotional distress to the covered minor; 2) reasonably foreseeable compulsive use of the online service, product, or feature by the covered minor; or 3) discrimination against the covered minor based on race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or national origin. The bill defines “age assurance” as methods used to determine, estimate, or communicate the age or age range of an online user. A “processor” is a person who processes personal data on behalf of a covered business or another processor. The bill imposes the following requirements on covered businesses and processors during the process of conducting age assurance: personal data of a user that is strictly necessary for age assurance; 2) upon determining whether a user is a covered minor, they must immediately delete any personal data about the user that they collected for age assurance, except the determination of the user’s age range; 3) they may not use any personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance for any purpose other than age assurance; 4) they may not combine the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance with any other personal data about the user, except with respect to the determination of the user’s age range; 5) they may not disclose the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance to a third party that is not a processor; and 6) they must implement a review procedure to allow users to appeal their age determination. The bill requires a covered business to configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor to the highest level of privacy, including all of the following default settings on a social media platform: existence of the covered minor’s account, or media created or posted by the covered minor, to a known adult user unless the covered minor has allowed a specific known adult user to view the account or media or has chosen to make public the account or media; 2) not permitting a known adult user to comment or provide feedback on the covered minor’s media unless the covered minor has enabled this function; 3) not LRB-6146/1 ARG:emw&cjs 1) they may collect only the 1) not displaying the 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 978 permitting direct messaging between the covered minor and a known adult user unless the covered minor chooses to allow direct messaging with a specific known adult user; 4) not displaying the covered minor’s location to other users unless the covered minor shares the covered minor’s location with a specific user; 5) not displaying the users connected to the covered minor unless the covered minor chooses to share the information; 6) disabling search engine indexing of the covered minor’s account profile; and 7) not sending push notifications to the covered minor. In addition, a covered business may not provide a covered minor with a single setting that makes all default privacy settings less protective at once. A covered business also may not request or prompt a covered minor to make privacy settings less protective unless the change is strictly necessary for the covered minor to access an online service, product, or feature that the covered minor has requested. The bill further requires a covered business to provide a prominent tool to allow a covered minor to request that the covered minor’s account on a social media platform be unpublished or deleted and to honor such a request no later than 15 days after receiving the request. The bill requires a covered business to prominently and clearly provide on its website or mobile application all of the following: 1) the covered business’s terms of service, privacy policies and information, and community standards; 2) for each algorithmic recommendation system used, its purpose and specified information about its inputs, including how each input uses the personal data of covered minors and influences recommendations; and 3) specified information about each feature of a service that uses the personal data of covered minors. The bill requires DOJ to promulgate rules with respect to certain matters, including identifying commercially reasonable and technically feasible methods for covered businesses and processors to determine if a user is a covered minor and providing privacy protections for age assurance data. The bill specifies that a covered business or processor that violates the bill’s provisions or rules promulgated under the bill commits an unfair trade practice. DOJ may investigate an alleged violation and may commence an action for a temporary or permanent injunction.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Jeff Smith (D)*, Dianne Hesselbein (D)*, Kelda Roys (D)*, Jamie Wall (D)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Alex Joers (D), Jill Billings (D), Renuka Mayadev (D), Deb Andraca (D), Ryan Clancy (D), Karen DeSanto (D), Ben DeSmidt (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Joan Fitzgerald (D), Russell Goodwin (D), Darrin Madison (D), Vincent Miresse (D), Greta Neubauer (D), Ann Roe (D), Christine Sinicki (D), Lee Snodgrass (D), Shelia Stubbs (D), Randy Udell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Representative Vining added as a cosponsor
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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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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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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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IL bill #HB5470 • Last Action 02/13/2026
DCEO-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily affecting reporting deadlines and tax credits. It repeals a requirement for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to maintain a comprehensive list of economic benefits on its website by July 1, 2026. It also shifts the annual reporting deadline for various funds and programs, including those related to entrepreneurial assistance, enterprise zones, and cannabis social equity, from January 1st to January 31st. Additionally, the bill extends the sunset dates for several tax credits, including those for apprenticeship education expenses, research and development, angel investments, and River Edge Redevelopment Zones, ensuring these incentives remain available for longer periods. Finally, it adjusts the membership of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Board.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Yolonda Morris (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5401 • Last Action 02/13/2026
COMM COLLEGE-LEADER TRAINING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Community College Act to require that as part of the existing minimum 4-hour professional development leadership training for voting members of a community college board of trustees, at least one hour must be dedicated to the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This new requirement ensures that trustees receive specific education on these important principles, which are crucial for fostering an inclusive and accessible environment within community colleges. The existing law already mandates a broader range of leadership training topics for trustees, including open meetings law, labor law, ethics, and financial oversight, and this bill adds a focused component on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and accessibility to that training.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that as part of the required minimum 4-hour professional development leadership training, each voting member of a board of trustees shall complete a minimum of one hour of training covering the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5501 • Last Action 02/13/2026
PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Public University Procurement Code, which will govern how Illinois public universities purchase goods and services, effective July 1, 2026. It aims to ensure competitive bidding and economical procurement practices for all university contracts, replacing the general Illinois Procurement Code for these institutions. The new code outlines specific rules and procedures for university procurement, including provisions for various types of contracts, ethical conduct, and reporting requirements, while also detailing numerous exemptions for specific situations such as certain professional services, emergency purchases, and specific types of leases.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Public University Procurement Code. Sets forth procurement rules and procedures for public universities. Amends the Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Hoffman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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WV bill #SB938 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Clarifying powers, duties, and responsibilities of certain public health officials
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of West Virginia code to clarify the roles and responsibilities of public health officials, primarily by replacing references to the "Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health" with "state health officer" in many instances, and in some cases, shifting authority from the Commissioner to the Secretary of the Department of Health. The changes aim to streamline and define the duties of these officials across different public health programs, including those related to emergency medical services, vital statistics, disease control, and environmental health. For example, the state health officer will now be directly responsible for certain aspects of public health law enforcement, laboratory operations, and the regulation of public water systems, while the Secretary of Health will oversee emergency medical services personnel standards and agency licensure. This restructuring seeks to provide clearer lines of authority and accountability within the state's public health system.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the state health officer.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Vince Deeds (R)*, Mike Oliverio (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: To Health and Human Resources
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IL bill #HB5564 • Last Action 02/13/2026
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-TRANSFER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Illinois law to allow the Legislative Audit Commission (LAC), which oversees the Auditor General and reviews audit reports, to refer matters for investigation to the Executive Ethics Commission (EEC), an independent body that investigates ethics violations by state officials and employees. Specifically, the bill allows the LAC to refer investigative authority to the EEC by a majority vote if the LAC believes it's appropriate, and the Auditor General can offer advice on this referral process. The bill also makes conforming changes to ensure that the EEC's investigative powers and reporting requirements align with these new referral procedures, including provisions for the EEC to notify the LAC when an investigation originates from a referral and for the Auditor General to advise the LAC on such referrals.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Legislative Audit Commission Act. Provides that, if the Legislative Audit Commission, in its discretion, believes that investigative authority over a matter should be referred to the Executive Ethics Commission to investigate a State agency or executive office, it shall be referred by a majority vote by the Commission. Provides that the Auditor General may provide advice to the Commission on transferring investigative authority to the Executive Ethics Commission. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kyle Moore (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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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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HI bill #SB3282 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Relating To The Workforce Pell Grant Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide framework for Hawaii to implement the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program, which provides financial aid for certain short-term education and training programs designed to prepare individuals for in-demand and high-wage jobs. It creates a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council to review and approve eligible programs, defining terms like "high-wage occupation" and "in-demand industry sector or occupation" and requiring that approved programs lead to "stackable credentials," which are recognized qualifications that can build towards higher degrees within the University of Hawaii system. The bill also mandates secure data sharing and outcomes reporting to ensure accountability and student protection, and authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to create necessary rules for the program's implementation, with the entire framework set to take effect on January 1, 2077.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Donovan Dela Cruz (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Donna Kim (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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RI bill #S2600 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Directs the administrator of the public records management program to adopt a uniform statewide access to public records request form.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the administrator of the public records management program, a state office responsible for overseeing how government agencies handle their documents, must create and implement a single, standardized form that anyone can use to request public records from any government entity across the state. This new form will be used by all "public bodies," which refers to any state or local government agency, and the administrator will also establish consistent rules for how this form should be used, ensuring a uniform process for accessing public information, in line with existing laws about public access to records. The bill will become effective immediately upon its approval.
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Bill Summary: This act would direct the administrator of the public records management program to adopt a uniform statewide access to public records request form, and to promulgate consistent standards for the use of this form that is applicable to all public bodies. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Ujifusa (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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RI bill #S2563 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026," mandates that the office of the auditor general conduct an independent and comprehensive study to determine if Rhode Island would benefit from a consolidated prescription drug management program within its Medicaid program, which provides essential health coverage to vulnerable populations and accounts for a significant portion of the state budget. The study will compare Rhode Island's current system, which uses multiple pharmacy benefit managers and preferred drug lists, with alternative models implemented in other states, such as a single statewide preferred drug list or a single state-contracted pharmacy benefit manager, to assess potential cost savings, improved transparency, increased rebate returns to Medicaid, reduced administrative burdens for healthcare providers, and better continuity of care for beneficiaries. To ensure the study is thorough, private entities involved in managing Medicaid prescription drug funds, including pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations, are required to provide complete and timely access to all relevant financial and operational data, notwithstanding any confidentiality agreements, with protections in place for sensitive information. The office of the auditor general will retain full authority to analyze this data and will report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative changes, to state leadership by March 31, 2027, with the act taking effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would establish the “Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026.” This act would authorize an independent, comprehensive study by the office of the auditor general to determine whether Rhode Island would benefit from adopting a consolidated prescription drug management program within the Medicaid program. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Linda Ujifusa (D)*, Val Lawson (D), Lori Urso (D), Dawn Euer (D), Tiara Mack (D), Melissa Murray (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Sam Zurier (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bridget Valverde (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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IL bill #HB5484 • Last Action 02/13/2026
FOIA PRIVATE INFO-GENDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "private information," which refers to sensitive personal data that public bodies may withhold from public disclosure. Specifically, it adds "gender identity," "sexual orientation," and "gender expression" to the list of identifiers considered private information, alongside existing categories like social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and personal email addresses. This change means that information related to an individual's gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression, when held by a public body, will now be protected under the same privacy provisions as other sensitive personal data, preventing its automatic release through public records requests.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In the definition of "private information", includes gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5517 • Last Action 02/13/2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Police Training Act to establish a new Certification Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (let's call it the Board), which will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases where law enforcement officers may have engaged in conduct that warrants decertification (meaning their certification to be a police officer is revoked). This new unit will be led by a Deputy Director appointed by the Board, who must have significant experience in law enforcement, criminal law, civil-rights law, or government investigations, and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership. Investigators hired for this unit will need at least two years of investigative experience and may have prior law enforcement experience. The bill also renames the Certification Review Panel to the Decertification Review Panel and clarifies that during formal complaint hearings, the Certification Enforcement Unit must prove an officer committed decertifying conduct by clear and convincing evidence, and all such hearings will be open to the public. The Panel will vote to decertify an officer if misconduct is proven by clear and convincing evidence and there are no significant mitigating factors that outweigh the seriousness of the misconduct. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police are now required to promptly notify the Board when an officer is discharged or dismissed for specific policy violations, such as assault, sexual assault, bribery, untruthfulness, excessive force, or abuse of public trust.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates the Certification Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Removes the Review Committee created within the Board. Provides that the Certification Enforcement Unit shall be headed by the Deputy Director of the Certification Enforcement Unit. Provides that the Deputy Director of the Certification Enforcement Unit shall be appointed by the Board and must have (1) substantial experience in law enforcement, criminal law, civil-rights law, or government investigations and (2) demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership. Provides that any investigator hired to serve in the Certification Enforcement Unit must have at least 2 years of prior investigative experience and may have previously served as a certified or licensed law enforcement officer. Changes the name of the Certification Review Panel to the Decertification Review Panel. In provisions concerning formal complaint hearings, provides that, at the hearing, the Certification Enforcement Unit bears the burden of proving that the officer committed the decertifying conduct by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that all hearings shall be open to the public. In provisions concerning certification review meetings, provides that the Panel shall vote to decertify the officer if a simple majority of the Panel finds that (1) any alleged decertification conduct has been proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (2) there is no mitigating factor or combination of mitigating factors that significantly outweigh the seriousness of the misconduct and the impact of the misconduct on the victim and the community. Provides that a law enforcement agency and the Illinois State Police shall notify the Board when an officer is discharged or dismissed because of a sustained violation of a department, agency, or Illinois State Police policy that includes assault, sexual assault, bribery, coercion, fraud, theft, untruthfulness, bias, excessive force, conduct that constitutes a significant abuse of the public trust, or reflects an unfitness to serve, or any other specified conduct. The agency shall provide information regarding the nature of the violation. The notification shall occur as soon as the officer is discharged or dismissed. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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ME bill #LD2149 • Last Action 02/12/2026
An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires individuals or entities renewing licenses to operate manufactured housing communities to provide satisfactory evidence to the Manufactured Housing Board, and it updates how taxable income is calculated by allowing a deduction for gains on the sale of a controlling ownership interest (over 50%) in a property if it's transferred to a cooperative affordable housing corporation, municipal housing authority, or an affiliate of a municipal housing authority, with a deduction limit of $750,000. It also exempts certain entities, including municipal housing authorities and their affiliates, and cooperatives limited to manufactured home owners, from paying a transfer assessment fee when purchasing a manufactured housing community or mobile home park, and clarifies the definition of "affiliated or related entities" and "net worth" for these exemptions, while establishing penalties, including triple damages and license forfeiture, for those who fail to pay the fee or provide false information. Furthermore, the bill shifts the rule-making authority for determining net worth for fee exemptions from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Maine State Housing Authority, and exempts resident-owned manufactured housing communities from certain requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill does the following. 1. It requires a person renewing a license to operate a manufactured housing community to submit satisfactory evidence to the Manufactured Housing Board. 2. It updates the computation of taxable income of resident individuals and corporations by providing a deduction in an amount equal to any gain recognized on the sale by the taxpayer of an ownership interest greater than 50% in a qualified property if the qualified property was transferred to a cooperative affordable housing corporation, a municipal housing authority or an affiliate of a municipal housing authority. 3. It exempts certain entities that purchase a manufactured housing community or a mobile home park from paying a transfer assessment fee and updates the sworn affirmation of exemption requirement. 4. It establishes liability for damages for a person that is required to pay a transfer assessment fee that fails to do so. 5. It moves from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Maine State Housing Authority the rule-making authority governing the establishment of a method to determine the net worth of an entity claiming an exemption from certain fees related to the purchase of a mobile home park or a manufactured housing community.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Cameron Reny (D)*, Donna Bailey (D), Cheryl Golek (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Voted: OTP-AM
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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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NJ bill #S1413 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Division of Consumer Affairs, part of the Department of Law and Public Safety, must create and maintain an online "open data portal" on its website, which will be updated at least annually. This portal will provide public access to non-confidential statistical information collected by the division, such as aggregated counts of license applications and active licenses, average processing times for applications, county-level data on licenses, exam pass/fail rates, and aggregated data on consumer complaints including response times. The bill specifies that the data must be sortable by professional board and license type, and allow for year-over-year comparisons. Importantly, all data made available must comply with the "open public records act" (P.L.1963, c.73, C.47:1A-1 et seq.), which governs public access to government records, as well as other state and federal privacy and security laws, ensuring that only information legally subject to public disclosure is shared.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety to create, maintain, and annually update an open data portal on the division's Internet website that provides public access to certain datasets collected by the division, including information on professional and occupational licensing, registration, and certification information and consumer complaints. Datasets made available by the division on the open data portal shall comply with the provisions of the open public records act, and all applicable State and federal privacy laws
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Joe Lagana (D)*, Raj Mukherji (D)*, Bob Singer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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MS bill #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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VT bill #H0611 • Last Action 02/12/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Department of Vermont Health Access, including eliminating its requirement to create annual lists of prescription drugs with significant price increases and share them with the Green Mountain Care Board and the Attorney General, while instead requiring health insurers to create and share such lists. It also modifies the membership and appointment rules for the Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee, updates language regarding health plans to reflect changes in the insurance market, and alters the composition and term lengths for the Clinical Utilization Review Board. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum amount of money that can be set aside for burial expenses for Medicaid eligibility purposes, from $10,000 to $15,000, and extends the deadline for the Department to seek federal approval and begin covering doula services under Medicaid to July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to modify several provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access. It would eliminate the Department’s duty to create annual lists of prescription drugs that have recently experienced significant price increases and provide those lists to the Green Mountain Care Board and the Office of the Attorney General. The bill would modify the membership of the Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee and eliminate the Commissioner’s ability to reappoint members to that Committee for additional terms. The bill would update language about reflective health plans to reflect the unmerging of the individual and small group health insurance markets and would modify the composition and term length of members of the Department’s Clinical Utilization Review Board. The bill would also increase the amount of the burial funds exclusion for Medicaid eligibility purposes and would extend the time period within which the Department must seek federal approval for and begin Medicaid coverage of doula services. H.611
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daisy Berbeco (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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GA bill #SB495 • Last Action 02/12/2026
"Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; enact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act," aims to protect minors online by establishing new rules for "covered entities" – businesses that generate most of their revenue from online services and are likely to be accessed by minors. Key provisions include prohibiting "high-risk data practices" and design features that could lead to compulsive use or negatively impact a minor's autonomy, such as automatically playing videos or using variable reward schedules. Covered entities must conduct risk assessments before deploying new designs or making significant changes, document these assessments, and have them independently audited. Default privacy settings for minors must be set to the highest level of privacy, and algorithmic feeds must meet certain criteria, with options for minors to control the media they see and access their personal data. The bill also requires covered entities to provide clear public notices about their privacy policies and terms of service, and grants minors the ability to request the deletion of their personal data. Enforcement will be handled by the Attorney General under the "Fair Business Practices Act," with penalties for violations, and the bill includes specific definitions for terms like "minor," "personal data," and "algorithmic feed" to clarify its scope. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027, with provisions for rule-making to begin earlier.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide restrictions on high-risk data practices relating to minors; to provide for requirements on covered entities; to prohibit certain high-risk data practices or design features relating to minors; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for rules and regulations; to require such rules and regulations to be updated biennially; to provide for risk assessments prior to certain design changes; to require documentation and retention of such risk assessments; to require independent auditing of risk assessments; to require certain default settings; to require that algorithmic feeds provided to minors meet certain criteria; to require the ability for a minor to request the deletion of any personal data held by covered entities; to require covered entities to provide public notice of privacy information, terms of service, and community standards; to provide for enforcement of this article under the "Fair Business Practices Act"; to provide for penalties; to provide for exclusions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 40 : Sally Harrell (D)*, Shawn Still (R)*, Ed Setzler (R)*, Bo Hatchett (R)*, Marty Harbin (R)*, Carden Summers (R)*, Frank Ginn (R)*, Rick Williams (R)*, Lee Anderson (R)*, Elena Parent (D)*, Harold Jones (D)*, Ben Watson (R)*, Clint Dixon (R)*, Nikki Merritt (D)*, Nan Orrock (D)*, Russ Goodman (R)*, Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*, Josh McLaurin (D)*, Max Burns (R)*, Blake Tillery (R)*, Brian Strickland (R)*, Chuck Payne (R)*, Mike Hodges (R)*, Billy Hickman (R)*, Chuck Hufstetler (R)*, Sonya Halpern (D)*, Jason T. Dickerson (R)*, Kenya Wicks (D)*, Gail Davenport (D)*, Tonya Anderson (D)*, Jaha Howard (D)*, Sam Watson (R)*, Freddie Sims (D)*, RaShaun Kemp (D)*, Kim Jackson (D)*, Ed Harbison (D)*, Randal Mangham (D)*, Drew Echols (R)*, Derek Mallow (D)*, Donzella James (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
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FL bill #H0485 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to streamline and increase reimbursement for clerks of court in Florida for various legal filings. It authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, acting on behalf of the clerks, to request reimbursement for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, significantly increasing the reimbursement rate from $40 to $195 per filing. This change applies to a broad range of legal actions, including those related to involuntary examinations, involuntary inpatient placement, petitions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, as well as petitions for sexually violent predators and substance abuse treatment. The bill also adjusts the distribution of certain court-imposed penalties, decreasing the percentage paid to municipalities and increasing the percentage deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund, and conforms a cross-reference within the statutes.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to clerks of the court; amending s. 40.29, F.S.; authorizing the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, on behalf of the clerks, to submit a request for reimbursement to reimburse the clerks for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; increasing the rate at which the clerks may be reimbursed for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; amending ss. 57.081, 57.082, 394.459, 394.463, 394.467, 394.914, 394.917, 397.681, 741.30, 784.046, 784.0485, and 825.1035, F.S.; authorizing the clerk to be reimbursed for certain fees and charges; amending s. 318.21, F.S.; increasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund and decreasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be paid to a municipality; amending s. 28.35, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/19/2025
• Added: 11/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Kimberly Daniels (D)*, Berny Jacques (R)*, David Smith (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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CA bill #AB1821 • Last Action 02/12/2026
California Public Records Act.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a minor, nonsubstantive change to the California Public Records Act, which is a state law that requires government agencies to make their records available to the public unless a specific exemption applies. The bill simply amends the wording that establishes the official title of the act, changing "shall be known" to "is known," which does not alter the substance or intent of the law itself.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7920.000 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Blanca Pacheco (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
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VA bill #SB243 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a central registry for substantiated cases of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, to be maintained by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). It outlines requirements for local departments of social services regarding investigations into reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including initiating investigations within 24 hours for valid reports and determining the investigation's outcome within 45 days, with possible extensions. The bill also details record retention and disclosure rules for DARS and local departments, specifies notification requirements for findings and registry entries, and creates an appeals process for individuals to contest local department findings. The Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is directed to create regulations to implement these provisions, with an initial exemption from standard administrative procedures, and the entire act is set to take effect on July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Adult protective services; adult abuse, neglect and exploitation central registry. Creates a central registry of substantiated complaints of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation to be maintained by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. The bill establishes (i) investigation requirements for local departments of social services related to reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (ii) record retention and disclosure requirements for the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and local departments of social services; (iii) notice requirements related to findings by local departments and central registry entries; and (iv) an appeals process to contest the findings of a local department related to substantiated reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The bill directs the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill and exempts the Commissioner's initial adoption of such regulations from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Head (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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MS bill #SB2339 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Firearms; criminalize possession of by certain persons and order removal after a hearing with a specific finding of risk.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes it a crime for individuals subject to certain domestic restraining orders or those convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence crime to possess firearms or ammunition, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. It also requires petitioners seeking the removal of firearms in domestic abuse protection orders to provide specific details about the abuse and mandates that the Mississippi Judicial College annually review and update standardized forms used for these orders. Furthermore, courts are authorized to order law enforcement to confiscate firearms and ammunition from individuals if there's a finding that their continued possession poses a risk to others, and these orders must be entered into the Mississippi Protection Order Registry within 12 hours, with expedited delivery to sheriffs' departments if electronic receipt isn't confirmed. Law enforcement officers removing firearms under these orders are presumed to be acting in good faith.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person Who Is The Subject Of Certain Domestic Restraining Orders Or Who Has Been Convicted Of A Misdemeanor Crime Of Domestic Violence To Possess Any Firearm Or Ammunition; To Provide A Criminal Penalty; To Amend Section 93–21–9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Petitioner Who Requests The Removal Of Firearms Or Ammunition From An Individual Alleged To Have Committed Abuse As Relief In A Domestic Abuse Protection Order Shall State The Facts And Circumstances That Merit Such Relief With Particularity; To Require The Mississippi Judicial College To Annually Review The Standardized Form Required Under This Section And Distribute Any Revised Form To The Courts; To Amend Section 93–21–15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court In A Temporary Or Final Domestic Abuse Protection Order To Order Law Enforcement To Remove A Respondent's Firearms And Ammunition For The Duration Of The Order Where A Separate Finding Has Been Made That The Respondent's Continued Retention Of Firearms And Ammunition Poses A Risk To The Health And Safety Of The Petitioner, Any Minor Children, Or Any Person Alleged To Be Incompetent; To Amend Section 93–21–25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Clerk Of The Issuing Court To Enter Orders Requiring The Removal Of Firearms Into The Mississippi Protection Order Registry Within 12 Hours Of Issuance; To Allow Delivery Of A Copy To The Sheriff's Department In Electronic Format; To Require The Clerk Of The Issuing Court To Hand Deliver The Copy Of The Order If The Receipt Of The Copy In Electronic Format Is Not Acknowledged By The Sheriff's Department Within 12 Hours Of Transmittal; To Amend Section 93–21–27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Presumption Of Good Faith To Law Enforcement Officers Removing Firearms Pursuant To A Protection Order; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brice Wiggins (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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FL bill #H1265 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Insurance Regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a privilege for certain information obtained by the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a non-profit organization that helps state insurance regulators, during examinations or analyses of insurance companies, meaning this information cannot be subpoenaed or used as evidence in private lawsuits, though the Commissioner can use it for official duties and share it with other regulatory bodies and law enforcement if they agree to keep it confidential, and also creates exemptions from public records requirements for proprietary business information, like group capital calculations and liquidity stress tests, provided to the Office of Insurance Regulation by insurers, as well as biographical statements and related materials submitted to the office, with both the privilege and exemptions subject to legislative review and repeal in 2031.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; creating s. 624.28, F.S.; creating a privilege for documents, materials, and other information obtained by the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in the course of an examination or analysis; prohibiting the commissioner and certain persons from testifying in certain private civil actions; authorizing the commissioner to share certain information under certain circumstances; providing for reciprocity; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the privilege; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 624.4212, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain proprietary business information provided to the Office of Insurance Regulation by an insurer; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain biographical statements, biographical affidavits, and supplementary materials related thereto provided to or obtained by the office; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Linda Chaney (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Now in State Affairs Committee
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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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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 #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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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 #SB826 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for retail marijuana sales in Virginia, imposing a 12.875% marijuana tax, a 1.125% sales tax, and a 3% mandatory local tax, all to be administered by the renamed Virginia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control Authority. It amends numerous sections of the Code of Virginia to integrate cannabis into existing laws and create new chapters and sections related to its regulation, taxation, and control, including provisions for licensing, product safety, testing, and penalties for violations, while also making specific changes to laws concerning industrial hemp and the definition of "marijuana" to align with the new regulatory structure.
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Bill Summary: Taxation, revenues, and cannabis. Creates a regulatory framework for retail marijuana sales in the Commonwealth, upon which a 12.875 percent marijuana tax, a 1.125 percent sales tax, and a three percent mandatory local tax are imposed under the renamed Virginia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control Authority. This bill was incorporated into SB 542.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Louise Lucas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB542-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
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FL bill #H0251 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Emergency Department Physicians
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians, defined as physicians licensed under chapter 458 or 459 who work in hospital emergency departments. This exemption also extends to the names, home addresses, personal telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children younger than 26 years old, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by these children. The bill specifies that this exemption applies to information held by agencies before, on, or after July 1, 2026, and requires agencies that are custodians of this information to maintain its exempt status if the individual requests it and provides a written, notarized statement confirming their eligibility. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted, with the Legislature finding it a public necessity due to the potential vulnerability of emergency department physicians and their families to harm from individuals who may have had negative encounters with them.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians and the spouses and certain children of such emergency department physicians; providing for retroactive application; requiring certain agencies that are custodians of exempt information to maintain the exempt status of such information under certain circumstances; specifying procedures for requesting an agency to maintain the exempt status of such information until the exemption no longer applies to the individual; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Tiffany Esposito (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Now in State Affairs Committee
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MS bill #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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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 #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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VA bill #SB381 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; appointment and composition of members, powers and duties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill significantly alters the governance and oversight of Virginia's public higher education institutions by modifying the composition and appointment processes for their governing boards, expanding their terms, and clarifying their duties, while also adjusting the role of the Attorney General in providing legal counsel to these institutions. Key changes include increasing the number of members on most governing boards to 18, extending their terms from four to six years, and mandating the inclusion of voting faculty, staff, and student representatives on these boards. The bill also refines the procedures for gubernatorial appointments and legislative confirmations, and establishes new requirements for the appointment of members to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), which is the state agency responsible for coordinating and overseeing higher education. Furthermore, it clarifies and expands the duties of governing boards, emphasizing their responsibility to advance institutional and Commonwealth interests, maintain ideological and partisan neutrality, protect academic freedom and freedom of speech, and foster a collaborative relationship with institutional administration, faculty, and students. The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the employment of legal counsel for higher education institutions, granting governing boards more autonomy in hiring their own legal counsel while outlining specific circumstances under which the Attorney General must provide legal services or approve settlements. Finally, it introduces new duties for governing boards and their members concerning partisan neutrality, academic freedom, and civic engagement, and mandates educational programs for board members on their fiduciary duties and ethical responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; governing boards; appointment and composition of members; powers and duties; legal counsel. Amends several provisions relating to the employment, oversight, and management of the legal counsel for each public institution of higher education. The bill also amends the requirements relating to the appointment of members to and the composition of the governing board of each public institution of higher education, including (i) changing the required number of members to 18; (ii) expanding the term of each member of a governing board from four years to six years; (iii) requiring each governing board to appoint one member of the faculty, one member of the staff, and one student to the respective board as voting members; (iv) modifying procedural requirements for gubernatorial appointments and the confirmation of gubernatorial requirements by the General Assembly; and (v) amending and clarifying several procedural requirements specific to the appointment of members of governing boards, including appointments to fill vacancies and nomination and confirmation procedures and timelines. The bill also changes the procedures and requirements for the appointment of members to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and amends the requirements relating to meetings of and exercise of authority by each governing board and any executive committee appointed by a governing board pursuant to applicable law. Finally, the bill clarifies and expands the duties of each governing board in its collective capacity, and of the members of each governing board in their individual capacities, regarding (a) the primary duties of governing boards to advance the interests of the institution and the people of the Commonwealth, (b) duties relating to ideological and partisan neutrality and the protection of academic freedom and freedom of speech, and (c) duties relating to the relationship of the governing board and the institution's administration, faculty, and students.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Surovell (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Education and Health (SB494-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N)
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KY bill #HB66 • Last Action 02/12/2026
AN ACT relating to public agencies.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows public agencies, such as boards and commissions, to conduct meetings using video teleconferencing, a technology that allows people to communicate and interact remotely. While members can attend virtually, they generally cannot do so if the meeting involves making decisions that implement or interpret laws, affect private rights, or involve awarding funds, unless a quorum is present in person. Members participating virtually will not be reimbursed for travel expenses. Additionally, public agencies will be required to publish information about their appointed and elected members, including their contact details, on their website.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 12.070 to permit a board, commission, or similar administrative body to conduct video teleconference meetings to allow public participation; allow members of a board, commission, or similar administrative body to attend meetings virtually unless a decision implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, affects private rights or procedures available to the public, or administers or awards funds; prohibit members who participate virtually from receiving reimbursement for travel expenses; amend KRS 61.826 to prohibit a member of a public agency that attends a meeting through video teleconference from receiving reimbursement of travel expenses; amend KRS 164.004 to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : John Hodgson (R)*, Shane Baker (R), Ryan Bivens (R), Steve Bratcher (R), Emily Callaway (R), Jennifer Decker (R), Kevin Jackson (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R), Matt Lockett (R), Marianne Proctor (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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VA bill #HB780 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; appointment and composition of members, powers and duties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes significant changes to the governance of public higher education institutions in Virginia, primarily by altering the composition and powers of their governing boards and clarifying the role of legal counsel. Key provisions include increasing the number of members on most governing boards to 18, extending their terms from four to six years, and mandating the inclusion of voting faculty, staff, and student representatives on these boards. The bill also modifies the procedures for gubernatorial appointments and confirmation by the General Assembly, and establishes new duties for governing boards and their individual members, emphasizing their responsibility to advance institutional and Commonwealth interests, maintain ideological and partisan neutrality, and protect academic freedom and freedom of speech. Furthermore, it clarifies that public institutions of higher education will now be primarily responsible for hiring their own legal counsel, though the Attorney General can still provide services upon request or in specific circumstances, and requires institutions to report annually on their use of outside legal services. The bill also revises the appointment process for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the state agency responsible for coordinating higher education.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; governing boards; appointment and composition of members; powers and duties; legal counsel. Amends several provisions relating to the employment, oversight, and management of the legal counsel for each public institution of higher education. The bill also amends the requirements relating to the appointment of members to and the composition of the governing board of each public institution of higher education, including (i) changing the required number of members to 18; (ii) expanding the term of each member of a governing board from four years to six years; (iii) requiring each governing board to appoint one member of the faculty, one member of the staff, and one student to the respective board as voting members; (iv) modifying procedural requirements for gubernatorial appointments and the confirmation of gubernatorial requirements by the General Assembly; and (v) amending and clarifying several procedural requirements specific to the appointment of members of governing boards, including appointments to fill vacancies and nomination and confirmation procedures and timelines. The bill also changes the procedures and requirements for the appointment of members to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and amends the requirements relating to meetings of and exercise of authority by each governing board and any executive committee appointed by a governing board pursuant to applicable law. Finally, the bill clarifies and expands the duties of each governing board in its collective capacity, and of the members of each governing board in their individual capacities, regarding (a) the primary duties of governing boards to advance the interests of the institution and the people of the Commonwealth, (b) duties relating to ideological and partisan neutrality and the protection of academic freedom and freedom of speech, and (c) duties relating to the relationship of the governing board and the institution's administration, faculty, and students.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Katrina Callsen (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Education (HB1385-Franklin, L.V.) (Voice Vote)
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VA bill #HB336 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, penalty, report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Fetal and Infant Health Data and Quality Improvement Review Team (referred to as "the Team") to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in the Commonwealth. The Team will develop procedures to identify systemic factors, trends, and evidence-based prevention strategies, coordinating with existing child and maternal mortality review teams to avoid duplication. It will also improve data collection on causes of death, recommend programs for awareness and prevention, and assess service systems supporting families. Information and records obtained or created by the Team, as well as discussions of individual fetal and infant deaths during Team meetings, will be confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, with violations punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor. The Team is required to compile statistical data every three years for the Governor, General Assembly, and Department of Health, which will be public record and will not identify individuals. Members of the Team and those providing information to it are granted immunity from civil liability for acts or omissions unless they involve gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Bill Summary: Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to develop and implement procedures to ensure that fetal and infant deaths occurring in the Commonwealth are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile triennial statistical data regarding fetal and infant deaths and to make such data available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health. The bill provides that information and records obtained or created by the Team and portions of meetings of the Team at which individual fetal and infant deaths are discussed shall be confidential.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Bonita Anthony (D)*, Margaret Franklin (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1398-Franklin, M.A.) (Voice Vote)
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CA bill #SB106 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Budget Act of 2025.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Budget Act of 2025, amends the existing Budget Act of 2025 by adjusting a specific appropriation item, Item 4140-101-0001, which is designated for local assistance by the Department of Health Care Access and Information. The changes involve reallocating funds within this item, including significant amounts for health care workforce development, health care quality and affordability initiatives, and facilities development. Notably, specific provisions within the bill detail how funds are to be used for primary care residency slots, the State Loan Repayment Program, the California Medicine Scholars Program, infrastructure improvements for specific health organizations, and a Youth Mental Health Academy cohort. A substantial portion of the appropriation is also earmarked for grants to family planning providers, with specific criteria for eligibility and distribution methodology, and includes exemptions from certain public contract and disclosure requirements to protect sensitive medical information and provider safety. The bill also clarifies that it is a Budget Bill and will take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Item 4140-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Budget and Fiscal Review, John Laird (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2026.
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AZ bill #HB4046 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Campaign finance; lobbyists; election funding
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals a section of Arizona law related to campaign finance and amends another section concerning campaign finance reports. Specifically, it modifies the requirements for what must be included in campaign finance reports filed by committees. The key change is the addition of a requirement for candidate committees to report contributions from lobbyists, including specific types of lobbyists such as authorized and designated public lobbyists, and to include the term "lobbyist" alongside the contributor's occupation and employer. This amendment aims to increase transparency in campaign funding by specifically identifying contributions from individuals who are registered to influence legislation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT repealing section 16-407.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending section 16-926, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 2 : Brian Garcia (D)*, Lauren Kuby (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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FL bill #H0627 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Officers Actively Engaged in Official Duty
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows law enforcement officers, as defined by Florida law, who are actively performing their official duties, such as responding to a call or conducting an investigation, to refuse to accept or process a public records request at that moment. The officer themselves will determine if they are actively engaged in official duty and must then verbally inform the person making the request that they cannot process it and direct them to the agency's records custodian or an online public records portal if one exists. Persistently trying to force an officer to accept a request while they are on duty after being told they cannot process it could result in a charge of resisting an officer without violence. This change to the law regarding public records, which are generally accessible to the public, will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; authorizing certain law enforcement officers to decline to accept or process public records requests; providing requirements for such officers; providing a penalty; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kim Berfield (R)*, Tom Fabricio (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #H0181 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Pub. Rec./ Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Florida law to make records related to pawnbroker transactions, when delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement, confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they will not be accessible to the general public. This exemption is being added to the existing confidentiality provision for such records delivered to other law enforcement officials, with the Legislature finding that the sensitive and personal nature of this information necessitates its protection regardless of which law enforcement agency receives it. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and a repeal date of October 2, 2031, for this exemption, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and its effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, HB 1345, also becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 539.003, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records relating to pawnbroker transactions that are delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/15/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Bill Partington (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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CA bill #AB1801 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to require public agencies, such as cities and counties, to follow a more extensive public notification and comment process before approving any documents related to the building or reuse of existing facilities by private entities for the purpose of housing or detaining individuals. Specifically, the bill mandates that public agencies must provide notice to the public at least 180 days before approving or executing such documents, which include deeds, permits, or any other approval signifying the public entity's consent. This notice must be posted on the agency's website, at its headquarters, published in a local newspaper, and broadcast weekly on local radio stations in the top five languages spoken in the jurisdiction, with written notices also provided in those languages. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to promptly provide access to all related documents and hold at least two separate public meetings to solicit and hear public comments, with translation services provided for public comment in the most widely spoken language other than English. These provisions are intended to apply independently to each public entity and are stated to be declaratory of existing law, meaning they clarify and confirm what is already understood to be required.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1670.9 of the Civil Code, relating to detention facilities.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Alex Lee (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
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CA bill #AB1789 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Political Reform Act of 1974: statements of organization.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a minor, nonsubstantive change to the Political Reform Act of 1974, which governs campaign financing and requires committees to file a statement of organization. The existing law mandates that specified committees file this statement online or electronically with the Secretary of State and a copy with the local filing officer within 10 days of qualifying as a committee. This bill's primary effect is to remove the requirement for committees to file a *copy* of their statement of organization with the local filing officer, streamlining the process without altering the core reporting obligations.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 84101 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tasha Boerner Horvath (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
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FL bill #S0506 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new privacy protections for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (government employees who enforce local building, zoning, and safety regulations) by establishing specific confidentiality exemptions for recordings made in sensitive locations like private residences, healthcare facilities, and other areas where a reasonable person would expect privacy. The bill defines who can access these recordings, including the recorded person, their personal representative, or through a court order, while requiring local governments to retain these recordings for at least 90 days. The legislation acknowledges that body cameras can capture highly sensitive personal information and seeks to balance the need for transparency with individual privacy rights. The exemption will be subject to legislative review and will automatically sunset on October 2, 2031, unless specifically renewed. The bill also requires the Division of Library and Information Services to incorporate a 90-day retention requirement into its general records schedule by October 1, 2026, and includes provisions ensuring that other existing public records exemptions remain in effect. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 504) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for retroactive application; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; directing the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State to adopt a specified retention requirement for certain body camera recordings by a specified date; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/14/2025
• Added: 11/15/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 11/14/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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HI bill #HB1857 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Relating To Health Care.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to standardize and clarify references to health care providers across various state laws by establishing a broad definition of "qualified health care provider." This new definition will encompass all present and future licensed or certified health care professionals under Hawaii's health and professions and vocations titles, ensuring that newly established license categories are automatically included and avoiding the need for repeated legislative amendments. The bill also updates outdated terminology and makes conforming changes to numerous statutes related to health, education, insurance, professions, and other areas, while also repealing the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Gregg Takayama (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Michael Lee (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Jackson Sayama (D)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, David Tarnas (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).
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CA bill #SB909 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public works.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen enforcement of public works laws in California by increasing penalties for violations, adjusting contractor registration fees to keep pace with inflation, and dedicating a portion of collected penalties to fund enforcement efforts. Specifically, it modifies existing laws to allow the Director of Industrial Relations to annually adjust contractor registration and renewal fees based on the Consumer Price Index, removing the previous $800 limit and exempting these adjustments from certain administrative procedures. The bill also significantly increases penalties for violations such as failing to pay prevailing wages, not keeping accurate payroll records, and violating apprenticeship requirements, with 50% of these increased penalties now being deposited into the State Public Works Enforcement Fund to support the administration and enforcement of public works labor laws. Additionally, it clarifies language regarding the Labor Commissioner's responsibilities and the responsibilities of prime contractors concerning subcontractor compliance.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1725.5, 1741, 1775, 1776, 1777.7, and 1813 of the Labor Code, relating to public works.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and JUD.
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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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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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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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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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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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RI bill #H7632 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Age-Appropriate Design Code, mandates that any "covered entity" – a business operating in Rhode Island that collects personal data and meets certain revenue or data processing thresholds – must prioritize the "best interest of children" when designing or developing online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access. A "child" is defined as anyone under 18 years old. The bill requires these entities to conduct "data protection impact assessments" to evaluate potential risks to children, such as financial harm, privacy intrusions, or discrimination, and to implement measures to avoid these risks. It also prohibits certain practices, like using "dark patterns" (user interfaces designed to trick users) to collect more data than necessary or profiling children by default. The "attorney general" is empowered to enforce these provisions, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $2,500 per negligent violation or $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, and the bill will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This act would require that any covered entity that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing and developing such online service, product, or feature. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the attorney general and violators are subject to civil penalties. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Megan Cotter (D)*, Tina Spears (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Justine Caldwell (D), June Speakman (D), Lauren Carson (D), Joseph McNamara (D), Michelle McGaw (D), Earl Read (D), Tom Noret (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
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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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MI bill #SB0495 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Education: safety; emergency operations plan requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1308b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1308b).
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing requirements for school safety by mandating that school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies (which are essentially charter schools) must conduct a review of their emergency operations plans at least every two years, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. These emergency operations plans, which must be developed with public input and adopted by the school's governing board, need to cover a wide range of potential emergencies including school violence, threats, bomb threats, fires, weather events, intruders, parent and pupil reunification, threats to school events, teacher training on mental health and safety, building security improvements, active violence protocols, continuity of operations, vulnerability assessments, and guidelines for student use of wireless communication devices during emergencies. Schools can also comply by adopting a statewide school safety information policy that meets these requirements. The bill also requires schools to notify the state department of completed plan reviews and adoptions, and the state department will report non-compliant schools to the office of school safety within the department of state police, which will then work with local law enforcement to address the non-compliance. Importantly, all information related to these emergency plans and reviews will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled ?An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,? by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436.
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• Introduced: 08/12/2025
• Added: 08/12/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Dayna Polehanki (D)*, Darrin Camilleri (D), Mallory McMorrow (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Pa 0001'26 With Immediate Effect
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SC bill #H5071 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Department of Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill fundamentally restructures the leadership and operations of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) by shifting authority from a seven-member commission to a single Secretary of Transportation, who will be appointed by the Governor. This change aims to streamline decision-making and accountability within the department. The bill also eliminates the DOT Commission and its responsibilities, consolidates various transportation-related entities, and establishes a Coordinating Council for Transportation and Mobility to oversee statewide transportation plans and policy. Furthermore, it introduces provisions for transferring ownership of nonessential roads to counties, creates a System Realignment Fund to support these transfers, and allows counties to impose additional sales taxes and millage for road maintenance in such cases. The bill also updates contracting methods for highway projects, including phased design-build and construction manager/general contractor approaches, and modifies how toll revenues are managed and how toll violations are enforced. Finally, it adjusts fees for alternative fuel vehicles and imposes a new tax on electricity consumed at public electric vehicle charging stations, with all collected funds directed to the State Highway Fund, and makes numerous conforming changes throughout the South Carolina Code of Laws to reflect these structural and operational shifts.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 57-1-410, Relating To The Secretary Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Provide That The Governor Shall Appoint The Secretary Instead Of The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation; By Amending Section 1-30-10, Relating To The Departments Of State Government And Their Governing Bodies, So As To Delete The Provision That Provides That Part Of The Governing Body Of The Department Of Transportation Is A Seven-member Commission; By Amending Section 1-30-105, Relating To The Establishment Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Provide That The Governing Authority Of The Department Of Transportation Is The Secretary Of Transportation; By Amending Section 11-43-140, Relating To The Board Of Directors Of The Transportation Infrastructure Bank, So As To Remove The Chairman Of The Department Of Transportation Commission As A Director, And To Provide That The Secretary Of Transportation Is A Member Of The Board; By Amending Sections 57-1-10, 57-1-40, 57-1-370, And 57-1-430, All Relating To The Establishment Of The Department Of Transportation, And Its Duties And Responsibilities, So As To Eliminate The Department Of Transportation Commission And Its Responsibilities, To Allow The Governor To Appoint The Secretary Of Transportation And Require The Department Of Transportation Submit To The General Assembly An Itemized Project List To Be Funded For The Fiscal Year In Which The General Assembly Would Enact Its Annual General Appropriations Act; By Amending Section 57-3-50, Relating To The Establishment Of Highway Districts, So As To Substitute The Term "department" For The Term "commission"; By Amending Section 57-1-90, Relating To Motorcycles, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-3-210, Relating To The Department Of Transportation Contracting With Public Transit Systems, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-3-700, Relating To The Department Of Transportation Serving As An Agent For Counties, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-50, Relating To The Transfer Of Certain Roads, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-90, Relating To Belt Lines And Spurs, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-340, Relating To The Disposition Of Real Estate, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-13-10, 57-13-20, 57-13-40, And 57-13-50, All Relating To Bridges, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-25-120, Relating To Definitions, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-25-140, 57-25-150, 57-25-170, 57-25-200, And 57-25-210, All Relating To Signs Along The Highways, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-1-310 And 57-1-330, Both Relating To The Composition Of The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Remove At-large Members; By Amending Article 9, Chapter 5, Title 57, Relating To Turnpike Projects, So As To Authorize Certain Designations Of Turnpike Facilities, To Provide That Turnpike Bonds Are Special Limited Obligations Of The State As Specified In The Bond Resolution, And To Make Conforming Changes; By Adding Section 57-1-25 So As To Establish The Coordinating Council For Transportation And Mobility And To Set Forth Its Duties And Membership; By Adding Section 57-5-105 So As To Require The Department Of Transportation To Transfer Ownership Of Certain Nonessential Roads, To Establish The System Realignment Fund To Aid In The Transfer, And To Provide Additional Authorities To Counties In Which All Such Nonessential Roads Have Been Transferred; By Amending Section 57-1-360, Relating To The Chief Internal Auditor Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Authorize A Certified Internal Auditor And A Certified Fraud Examiner To Hold The Position; By Amending Section 57-3-20, Relating To The Division Deputy Directors Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Designate Such Officials As Deputy Secretaries And To Establish The Deputy Secretary For Planning; By Amending Section 11-35-710, Relating To Certain Transportation Exemptions To The Procurement Code, So As To Further Define The Exemptions; By Adding Sections 57-5-1710 And 57-5-1720 So As To Provide For Phased Design-build Contractors And Construction Manager/general Contractors; By Adding Section 57-3-790 So As To Specify The Conditions In Which The State Waives Its Immunity Under The Eleventh Amendment Of The United States Constitution; By Amending Sections 57-5-820 And 57-5-830, Both Relating To Municipalities And Roadwork, So As To Specify Procedures When A Municipality Objects To Certain Roadwork; By Amending Section 57-3-615, Relating To Highway Tolls, So As To Specify The Conditions Under Which A Toll May Be Imposed On A State Highway; By Adding Sections 57-3-240 And 57-3-250 So As To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Enter Into Reciprocal Agreements With Other Jurisdictions And Public-private Partnerships, And To Specify Conditions Of Such Agreements; By Amending Section 12-28-2740, Relating To "c" Funds, So As To Increase The Amount Of Such Funds, To Specify The Membership And Responsibilities Of County Transportation Committees, To Provide For Bonding Of "c" Funds, To Delete Provisions, And To Provide For A Crime Regarding Undue Influence On Certain Officials; By Amending Section 12-28-2920, Relating To Tolls, So As To Specify When Toll Revenues May Be Expended; By Amending Section 56-3-645, Relating To A Road Use Fee, So As To Increase The Amount Of The Alternate Fuel Fee And Credit The Revenue To The State Highway Fund; By Adding Section 12-28-360 So As To Impose A Tax On Electricity Consumed When Using Certain Public Vehicle Charging Stations; And By Amending Section 57-11-210, Relating To Definitions For Purposes Of State Highway Bonds, So As To Define "alternative Fuel Fees".
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 49 : Shannon Erickson (R)*, Heather Crawford (R), Murrell Smith (R), Mark Willis (R), Roger Kirby (D), Kambrell Garvin (D), Bill Hixon (R), Scott Montgomery (R), David Martin (R), Gary Brewer (R), James Teeple (R), Jeff Bradley (R), Doug Gilliam (R), Robby Robbins (R), Davey Hiott (R), Brandon Newton (R), Luke Rankin (R), Bill Hager (R), Heath Sessions (R), Lee Hewitt (R), Kathy Landing (R), Phillip Bowers (R), Chris Wooten (R), Bill Whitmire (R), Brandon Guffey (R), Bill Taylor (R), Charles Hartz (R), Melissa Oremus (R), Cal Forrest (R), Val Guest (R), David Vaughan (R), Sylleste Davis (R), Jeff Johnson (R), Bruce Bannister (R), Weston Newton (R), Tommy Pope (R), Jay Jordan (R), Patrick Haddon (R), Bill Herbkersman (R), Case Brittain (R), Mark Smith (R), Randy Ligon (R), Craig Gagnon (R), Tim McGinnis (R), Cody Mitchell (R), Dennis Moss (R), Fawn Pedalino (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D), Don Chapman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: House Revenue Policy Legislative Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee (09:00:00 2/11/2026 Blatt Room 521)
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RI bill #H7636 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary system for individuals to restrict their own firearm rights, allowing them to be temporarily (for 180 days) or indefinitely placed on a list that prohibits them from purchasing or possessing firearms. The process involves submitting a form to law enforcement or a healthcare provider, who then forwards it to the Department of Attorney General. Individuals can request removal from the list after a specified period (30 days for temporary, 90 days for indefinite), and their requests cannot be denied. Importantly, all records related to an individual's inclusion on these lists will be destroyed and are not subject to public access laws, and their participation will not be used for future background checks or concealed carry permit applications. The bill also imposes a $25 civil fine for possessing a firearm while on a restricted list and makes it a misdemeanor to add someone to these lists without their knowledge.
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Bill Summary: This act would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms as well as to request removal from the restricted list. The act would further require that all individual records related to the person's inclusion on the list would be destroyed and not subject to the access to public records act. Additionally, the act would also impose a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for firearm possession by a person on a restricted list and make it a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to either restricted list without their knowledge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jennifer Boylan (D)*, Justine Caldwell (D), Julie Casimiro (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Robert Craven (D), Earl Read (D), Jose Batista (D), Leo Felix (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jason Knight (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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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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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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IL bill #HB5231 • Last Action 02/10/2026
VEH CD-ALPR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations for the use of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement agencies in Illinois. The Chief Procurement Office for General Services will approve ALPR systems, and law enforcement agencies can contract with vendors for their installation and use. ALPRs can only be used for specific purposes: criminal investigations with reasonable suspicion of a crime, active investigations involving missing or endangered persons or human trafficking, or to receive notifications about missing persons, outstanding warrants, human trafficking, or stolen vehicles/plates. Data collected by ALPRs will be purged after 21 days, and audit trail data (records of system access and queries) will be purged after two years, with exceptions for ongoing investigations. The bill also outlines requirements for data disclosure, record-keeping, and public awareness campaigns. It specifies that an ALPR notification alone does not constitute reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle, and misuse of the system or its data is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also makes a conforming change to the Freedom of Information Act, exempting ALPR system data and audit trail data from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Chief Procurement Office for General Services shall determine the automatic license plate readers and ALPR systems for use in the State. Allows a law enforcement agency to enter into a contract with a vendor for the installation, use, or maintenance of ALPR systems approved by the Chief Procurement Office. Provides that a law enforcement agency may use ALPR systems only: (1) as part of a criminal investigation into an alleged violation of State law or any ordinance of any county, city, or town where there is a reasonable suspicion that a crime was committed; (2) as part of an active investigation related to a missing or endangered person, including whether to issue an alert for the person, or a person associated with human trafficking; or (3) to receive notifications related to a missing or endangered person, a person with an outstanding warrant, a person associated with human trafficking, a stolen vehicle, or a stolen license plate. Provides that system data shall be purged after 21 days of the date of its capture and audit trail data shall be purged after 2 years of the date of its capture. Sets forth provisions on the disclosure of system of data and audit trail data. Requires a law enforcement agency that uses ALPR systems to maintain records sufficient to facilitate public reporting, the production of an audit trail, and discovery in criminal and civil proceedings, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings. Sets forth policies for law enforcement agencies to establish in the use of ALPR systems. Requires a law enforcement agency to report on its use of the ALPR systems to the Illinois State Police, the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Provides that a notification by ALPR systems does not, by itself, constitute reasonable suspicion as grounds for a law enforcement agency to stop a vehicle. Provides that any person who willfully and intentionally queries, accesses, or uses ALPR systems for a specified purpose, or who willfully and intentionally sells, shares, or disseminates system data or audit trail data, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Requires a law enforcement agency to take measures to promote public awareness on the use of ALPR systems. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jaime Andrade (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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HI bill #HB1521 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Relating To Government Contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires contractors hired by government agencies to perform an "agency function," which is defined as any service, program, or activity that an agency is legally authorized or required to do, to keep all records related to their work according to the agency's record-keeping schedule and to provide these records to the agency when requested. Crucially, any records kept by these contractors under this new rule will be considered "government records" under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), commonly known as Hawaii's public records law, ensuring they are subject to public access. The bill aims to maintain transparency and accountability when government functions are outsourced to private companies, preventing a loss of public oversight.
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Bill Summary: Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : David Tarnas (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Andrew Garrett (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Gregg Takayama (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0).
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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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NM bill #HB137 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Stocking Of Certain Drugs In Pharmacies
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires retail pharmacies to maintain a sufficient stock of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, to meet a calculated daily average dispensing requirement, with additional prescriptions for specific formulations, and establishes separate, slightly less stringent requirements for community-based pharmacies. It also outlines procedures for pharmacies to avoid penalties if they fail to meet stocking requirements by promptly ordering replacements or requesting increased allotments from wholesale drug distributors, and mandates that wholesale drug distributors report any instances where they deny or delay buprenorphine orders from retail pharmacies, or deny requests to increase a pharmacy's buprenorphine allotment. The bill further requires the state's Department of Health to analyze this data and publish a biannual report on buprenorphine access, while also establishing penalties for both pharmacies and wholesale drug distributors that violate these provisions, and includes an appropriation of $1.5 million to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for buprenorphine prescriptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO OPIOIDS; REQUIRING RETAIL PHARMACIES TO KEEP STOCKS OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DRUGS THAT TREAT OPIOID USE DISORDER; REQUIRING WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS TO REPORT INSTANCES IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTORS DO NOT FILL ORDERS FOR BUPRENORPHINE MADE BY RETAIL PHARMACIES; REQUIRING REPORTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Liz Thomson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Appropriations & Finance Committee (13:30:00 2/10/2026 Room 307)
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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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CA bill #SB25 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Antitrust: premerger notification.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the California Uniform Antitrust Premerger Notification Act, requires companies that are already obligated to file premerger notification under the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (a federal law requiring notification before certain mergers or acquisitions) to also file a copy of that federal form with the California Attorney General if their principal place of business is in California or if a significant portion of their business in California is involved in the transaction. The bill also mandates the submission of additional documents required by federal law, establishes that this information will be kept confidential by the Attorney General, similar to federal law, and allows for civil penalties for non-compliance, with these provisions only applying to notifications filed on or after January 1, 2027, and includes legislative findings that this confidentiality is necessary to protect sensitive business information and prevent harm.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 2.1 (commencing with Section 16780) to Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2024
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Umberg (D)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 3, Statutes of 2026.
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FL bill #H0511 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Pub. Rec./Code Inspector Body Cameras
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new public records exemption for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (local government officials who enforce building, zoning, and property maintenance codes) under specific circumstances. The bill defines a body camera as a wearable device recording audio and video during official duties and establishes that recordings taken in private residences, healthcare facilities, or places a reasonable person would consider private are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The bill allows disclosure of these recordings in limited situations, such as to the person recorded, their personal representative, or pursuant to a court order, which must consider factors like potential harm to reputation, privacy interests, and the necessity of disclosure. Local governments must retain these body camera recordings for at least 90 days and are required to follow specific guidelines when releasing any portions of the recordings. The exemption applies retroactively and is subject to future legislative review, with an automatic repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts the provision. The bill's sponsors argue that this exemption is necessary to protect sensitive personal information and help code inspectors perform their duties more effectively, while still preserving the ability to review the accuracy of code inspection work.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for retroactive application; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; directing the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State to adopt a specified retention requirement for certain body camera recordings by a specified date; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/21/2025
• Added: 11/22/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Partington (R)*, Kim Kendall (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 11/21/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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IL bill #HB5138 • Last Action 02/10/2026
HOUSING INSURANCE REPORT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Illinois Director of Insurance to investigate insurance companies to ensure they are not setting excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory rates for affordable housing developments, which are defined as residential buildings with units required to be affordable by law or agreement. The Director will examine if different rates are applied without reflecting actual differences in expected losses and expenses, and specifically check if owners of affordable housing developments are charged unfairly compared to similar market-rate housing. Furthermore, the bill mandates that by October 1st each year, the Director must submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly, which will be publicly posted, detailing aggregated statistics on the housing insurance market for the previous calendar year, including premium levels, coverage availability, deductibles, exclusions, claims data, and risk mitigation efforts for multifamily residential buildings, particularly those owned by nonprofit or mission-driven entities. This report will analyze market stress and will exclude trade secrets or sensitive commercial information, with the Department of Insurance consulting with excess line and Illinois property insurance underwriting associations to ensure data is collected without identifying individual policyholders. The Department is also granted authority to create rules, align data standards with national and other state insurance regulators, minimize the impact on small insurers, and ensure data accuracy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires the Director of Insurance to examine and investigate the affairs of any company to determine whether the company has been or is engaged in any rate setting that is excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory regarding affordable housing developments. Requires the Director to submit a report concerning aggregated housing insurance market statistics for the prior calendar year on or before October 1 of each year to the Governor and the General Assembly that shall be posted on the publicly accessible websites of both the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that submissions that constitute trade secrets or sensitive commercial information are confidential under the Freedom of Information Act. Requires the Department of Insurance to consult with excess line and Illinois property insurance underwriting associations regarding reporting formats that capture excess-line placements and assigned-risk activity without identifying individual insureds. Grants the Department authority to adopt rules or circular letters, harmonize data standards with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other states, limit the burden on small insurers, and ensure data quality. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Olickal (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5332 • Last Action 02/10/2026
PUBLIC SAFETY-BENEFITS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) to clarify eligibility for benefits for surviving spouses and to redefine when certain benefits are triggered. Specifically, it mandates that health coverage and educational benefits are only provided if a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or correctional officer is killed in the line of duty, as defined by the Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act, rather than under broader circumstances previously outlined. Additionally, a significant change is that a surviving spouse will no longer be required to provide a notarized affidavit or other notarized proof that they have not remarried to receive benefits guaranteed under the Act. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that required health coverage benefits and education benefits are contingent on the law enforcement officer being killed in the line of duty. Provides that a surviving spouse shall not be required to submit a notarized affidavit or other notarized documentation attesting that the surviving spouse has not been remarried as a condition of eligibility for any benefit, payment, or right guaranteed under the Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5297 • Last Action 02/10/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-INCOME
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to allow individuals applying for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption to deduct certain medical expenses from their household income when determining eligibility. Specifically, if an applicant or a member of their household incurs "qualified medical expenses" (defined as expenses covered under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code) and withdraws money from a tax-deferred account, such as a retirement or health savings account, to pay for these expenses, they can apply to have these withdrawn amounts subtracted from their household income for the purpose of qualifying for the exemption. This change, effective for taxable year 2027 and beyond, aims to provide relief to seniors who may need to access these funds for medical needs.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if an applicant or a member of the applicant's household incurs qualified medical expenses in the taxable year and withdraws moneys from a tax-deferred account to pay those qualified medical expenses, then the applicant may apply to the chief county assessment officer to deduct those amounts from the applicant's household income for the purpose of determining the applicant's eligibility for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nabeela Syed (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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VA bill #SB195 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in Virginia, excluding the state lottery. It outlines eligibility requirements for the Commission's Commissioner and Board members, details their powers and duties, and facilitates the transfer of employees from relevant state agencies to the new Commission. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to existing laws, including updating references to the Virginia Racing Commission and related statutes to reflect the new regulatory structure, and clarifies provisions related to various forms of gaming, such as charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and horse racing, by creating a new Title 29.5 in the Code of Virginia to consolidate these regulations.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2026
• Added: 01/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lashrecse Aird (D)*, Bryce Reeves (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195)
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IL bill #SB3157 • Last Action 02/10/2026
LUBRICANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Act, establishes a system for managing used automotive fluids and their packaging, referred to as "covered products," by making the producers of these products responsible for their end-of-life management. Producers, defined as those who manufacture, brand, or import these products into Illinois, must register with a designated "producer responsibility organization" (PRO), which is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and implementing a plan for the collection, transportation, and safe disposal or recycling of covered products. Producers who fail to register or whose products are not covered by an approved plan will be prohibited from selling their products in Illinois. The PRO will be funded by participant producers and will be responsible for establishing a convenient statewide collection system, educating consumers, and reimbursing lubricant service providers for their collection and management costs. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) will oversee the process, approving PRO plans, collecting fees from PROs to cover its administrative costs, and establishing a dedicated fund called the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Fund to manage these finances. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, requirements for record-keeping and audits, and provides for judicial review of administrative decisions, while also offering some protection against antitrust claims for actions taken in compliance with the Act.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Act. Requires a producer of covered products to register with a producer responsibility organization and notify the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Prohibits an unregistered producer from selling, offering for sale, importing, or distributing a covered product in the State. Sets forth various requirements for a producer responsibility organization and a producer responsibility plan. Lists duties of a lubricant service provider and requires the Agency to provide certain information to a producer responsibility organization. Lists financial duties of the producer responsibility organization and the Agency. Requires participant producers, through the producer responsibility organization, to pay certain costs. Creates the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Fund in the State treasury. Requires the producer responsibility organization to reimburse certain lubricant service providers for specified costs. Sets forth requirements for records, audits, and reports related to the producer responsibility organization. Prohibits a retailer, dealer, producer, or distributor from selling, distributing, offering for sale, or importing a covered product in or into the State unless certain requirements are met. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Requires deposit of penalties into the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Fund. Provides for judicial review of administrative decisions and for enforcement of judgments. Limits liability for anticompetitive conduct. Sets timelines for implementation of various parts of the Act. Allows the Agency to adopt rules that are necessary to implement and administer the Act. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Holmes (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Environment and Conservation
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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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OK bill #HB3320 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Sunsets; removing sunsets from certain agencies, boards, and commissions; repealing the Oklahoma Sunset Act; repealers; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill removes "sunset" provisions, which are clauses that cause agencies, boards, and commissions to automatically expire after a certain date, from numerous state agencies, boards, and commissions, effectively making them permanent. It also repeals the Oklahoma Sunset Act itself, which is the law that governs these sunset provisions. The bill amends existing statutes for agencies like the Oklahoma Abstractors Board, Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program, and many others, by deleting references to their scheduled expiration dates. Additionally, it repeals specific statutes related to various boards and commissions, such as the Oklahoma Beef Council and the Construction Industries Board, further solidifying their continued existence. The inclusion of an emergency clause indicates the bill is intended to take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating sunsets; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 22, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2023 (1 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 22), which relates to the Oklahoma Abstractors Board; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Section 604.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2024 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 604.1), which relates to Oklahoma State Athletic Commission; amending Section 1, Chapter 345, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 461), which relates to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 640.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 640.1), which relates to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1150.2), which relates to the Child Death Review Board; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 130.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2023 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 130.1), which relates to the Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1501, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 61, O.S.L. 2023 (20 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1501), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1652, which relates to the Council on Judicial Complaints; removing reference to the Oklahoma Sunset Law; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2-2-201, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2023 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-2-201), which relates to advisory councils; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 759, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 759), which relates to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 288.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 13, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 288.3), which relates to the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 15.2, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 15.2), which relates to the Oklahoma Accountancy Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4), which relates to the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 137, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 25, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 137), which relates to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 161.4), which relates to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 199.2, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025, (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 199.2), which relates to the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396), which relates to the Oklahoma Funeral Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 475.3, as last amended by Section 11, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 475.3), which relates to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 582, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 582), which relates to the Board of Examiners in Optometry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 698.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 15, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 698.3), which relates to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, as last amended by Section 121, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1000.2), which relates to the Construction Industries Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1253, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 263, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1253), which relates to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1354, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 265, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1354), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1455, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 87, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1455), which relates to the Polygraph Examiners Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1607, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 26, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1607), which relates to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873), which relates to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 2053, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 76, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2053), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 6001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 89, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6001), which relates to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1923, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1923), which relates to the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 91, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 91), which relates to the State Anatomical Board; amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 305, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 217, O.S.L. 2025 (67 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 305), which relates to the Archives and Records Commission; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3- 173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 23-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 296, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 23-105), which relates to the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 16, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 83.1), which relates to the Capitol- Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 245, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 92, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 245), which relates to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 7005), which relates to the Oversight Committee for State Employee Charitable Contributions; removing sunset dates; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Section 18-34, which relates to the Oklahoma Beef Council; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Section 18-181, which relates to the Sheep and Wool Utilization, Research and Market Development Commission; repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1430.4, which relates to the Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities Advisory Board; repealing 11 O.S. 2021, Section 51-104, which relates to the Public Employees Relations Board; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 759, which relates to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; repealing 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.22, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission; repealing 53 O.S. 2021, Section 231, which relates to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board; repealing 56 O.S. 2021, Section 162.1b, which relates to Department of Human Services Citizens Advisory Panels; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 521.1, which relates to the Reentry Policy Council; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549.2, which relates to the Oklahoma Prison Industry Marketing Development Advisory Task Force; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4), which relates to the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Registered Commercial Interior Designers of Oklahoma; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, which relates to the Construction Industries Board; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.56, which relates to the Special Agency Account Board; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 330.52, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.52), which relates to the State Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-129.1, which relates to the Minority Teacher Recruitment Advisory Committee; repealing 72 O.S. 2021, Section 241, which relates to the State Accrediting Agency; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 18p-2, which relates to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.40, which relates to the Science and Technology Council; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3901, 3902, 3903, 3904, 3905, 3906, 3907, 3908, 3909, 3911, 3913, 3914, 3915, 3916, 3917, 3918, 3920, and 3921, which relate to the Oklahoma Sunset Law; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Mike Osburn (R)*, Kristen Thompson (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Tammy West (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative(s) Kendrix, CrosswhiteHader, West (Tammy)
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IL bill #HB5261 • Last Action 02/10/2026
CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill fundamentally alters the legal definition and punishment for felony murder in Illinois by removing it as a basis for first-degree murder and establishing it as a distinct felony offense. Previously, a death occurring during the commission of certain dangerous felonies (forcible felonies) could lead to a first-degree murder charge for those involved, even if they didn't directly cause the death. This bill creates a new crime, "felony murder," which occurs when someone, alone or with others, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony (excluding second-degree murder) and, in the process or during flight, causes a death to someone other than a participant. The sentencing for this new felony murder offense will be a determinate sentence of 8 to 40 years, with an extended term of 16 to 80 years, and it also introduces specific provisions for probation periods for minors convicted of felony murder. Conforming changes are made across various criminal and correctional codes to reflect this new classification and sentencing structure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates felony murder as an element of first degree murder. Creates felony murder as a separate class of felony. Provides that a person commits felony murder when he or she, acting alone or with one or more participants, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony, other than second degree murder, and in the course of or in furtherance of that crime or flight from that crime, he or she or another participant causes the death of a person, other than one of the participants. Provides that the sentence of imprisonment for felony murder shall be a determinate sentence of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 year, subject to the parole review provisions for persons who committed the offense when under 21 years of age. Provides that an extended term sentence for felony murder shall be not less than 16 years and not more than 80 years. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5052 • Last Action 02/10/2026
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws protecting crime victims and survivors of sexual assault. Beginning January 1, 2028, hospitals and healthcare facilities can use a "TeleSANE" system, which is a telecommunications system allowing a qualified medical provider at a distant location to remotely supervise and guide a medical forensic examination for sexual assault survivors, expanding access to these crucial services. The bill also modifies rules regarding access to law enforcement records for minors, ensuring that identifying information of non-requesting victims is redacted in cases involving multiple victims of sex offenses. Additionally, it establishes a stricter timeline for excluding victims from trial proceedings, requiring a written motion to be filed at least 60 days before trial. Finally, the bill expands eligibility for the Address Confidentiality Program, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking protect their addresses, to include household members of victims and allows for longer certification periods and easier renewal for participants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kelly Cassidy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5276 • Last Action 02/10/2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-SAFETY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act by adding law enforcement officers to the definition of "public official," meaning that these officers will now be covered by the protections afforded to public officials under this Act, which generally relates to safeguarding their personal information and privacy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act. Adds law enforcement officers to the definition of "public official".
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5145 • Last Action 02/10/2026
FOIA-LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify that it does not intend to bypass court processes for determining the public availability of law enforcement records such as arrest and booking details, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, 9-1-1 audio, and crime scene photos, unless these records are relevant to a requester's current or potential case or claim. It also increases the maximum fee for black and white copies from 15 to 25 cents per page, modifies fees for searching, retrieving, and reviewing records for commercial requests, and exempts certain law enforcement records from disclosure unless they are relevant to a requester's case or claim.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Specifies that the Act is not intended to circumvent the process used by the courts to address whether arrest and booking records, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, in-car camera footage, 9-1-1 audio files, crime scene photographs, or other similar law enforcement records are to be made publicly available, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester. Increases the cap on the fee that may be imposed for black and white copies from 15 cents per page to 25 cents per page. Makes changes to the fees public bodies may charge for time spent by personnel in searching for and retrieving a requested record or examining the record for necessary redactions. Exempts from disclosure under the Act specified law enforcement records, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzanne Ness (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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WV bill #HB5427 • Last Action 02/10/2026
To prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Anti-Doxxing and Privacy Protection Act," aims to criminalize the malicious publication of personally identifiable information (PII), which is any data that can identify an individual, with the intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm. The bill defines "doxxing" as knowingly and intentionally sharing someone's PII without their consent to intimidate them, incite harassment by others, or place them or their family in fear of harm. PII includes sensitive details like home addresses, phone numbers, financial information, and even images of private residences. The legislation establishes criminal penalties, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies for repeat offenses or when the victim is a public servant or their family, and also provides civil remedies for victims to seek damages and legal protection. Importantly, the bill includes exclusions for legitimate activities like reporting under freedom of information laws, court proceedings, and good-faith journalism or research, provided these actions are not intended to cause harm. It also mandates government agencies to create procedures for redacting PII from public records when there's a credible safety risk, prioritizing those in sensitive professions.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the "Anti-Doxxing and Privacy Protection Act."
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Bill Ridenour (R)*, Jim Butler (R), Ian Masters (R), Chris Phillips (R), Robbie Martin (R), Joe Funkhouser (R), Laura Kimble (R), Phil Mallow (R), Bryan Ward (R), Buck Jennings (R), Josh Holstein (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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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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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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NJ bill #S3417 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Requires MVC to allow person to indicate special needs with motor vehicle registration.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to allow individuals to voluntarily indicate on their motor vehicle registration if they or an immediate family member who regularly drives the vehicle has "special needs," defined as a physical, mental, or developmental disability that significantly impacts major life activities. This designation can be made when applying for or renewing a registration, or anytime online, and can include additional information to help law enforcement communicate with individuals with special needs during a traffic stop. The MVC must allow individuals to update or remove this information at any time, and it will only be accessible to specific MVC employees and law enforcement officials for the sole purpose of assisting during traffic stops, not for any other use. This submitted information will not be considered a public government record and cannot be accessed by others unless a grand jury or court orders it in a criminal case.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to permit a person to voluntarily designate as part of the person's motor vehicle registration that the person has special needs or that an immediate family member of the person who regularly operates the motor vehicle has special needs. The bill defines "special needs" to mean a physical, mental, or developmental disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The bill requires the commission to permit a person to make the designation upon an application for a motor vehicle registration, upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, or at any time through the commission's Internet website. A person may also submit any additional information that may assist law enforcement officials in communicating with the person with special needs. The commission is to allow a person to revise and update the designation and information or remove the designation and information at any time. The designation and information is to be available only to certain employees of the commission and law enforcement officials when accessing the person's motor vehicle records. The designation and information is to be used only during a motor vehicle stop to assist law enforcement officials in identifying and effectively communicating with a person who has special needs and is not to be used for any other purpose. The designation and information submitted to the commission is not to be considered a government record and is not to be discoverable as a government record except upon a subpoena issued by a grand jury or a court order in a criminal matter.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kristin Corrado (R)*, Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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WY bill #SF0065 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Wyoming business council-repeal.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, repeals and terminates the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Economic Development Act, transferring its functions and programs to other state entities, primarily the State Budget Department, the Wyoming Energy Authority, and the State Loan and Investment Board. The bill outlines specific requirements for the council's winding down, including ceasing new applications, processing pending ones, and transferring assets and liabilities. It mandates a forensic audit of the council's finances and operations, and requires the council to report on its financial status, outstanding obligations, property, and wind-down activities by April 30, 2026. The State Budget Department will assume responsibility for existing loans, grants, and financial aid, while other programs like the Wyoming energy conservation improvement program and the minerals to value added products program will be managed by the Wyoming Energy Authority, and the broadband development program will be overseen by the State Loan and Investment Board. The bill also includes conforming amendments to various statutes to reflect these changes and repeals obsolete provisions. An appropriation of $2,000,000 is provided to the State Budget Department for two full-time positions to implement these changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; repealing and terminating the Wyoming business council; repealing the Wyoming Economic Development Act and renumbering portions of the act; specifying requirements and conditions for the repeal and termination; transferring specified functions of the Wyoming business council to other state entities; making conforming amendments; repealing obsolete provisions; requiring reports; specifying applicability; authorizing positions; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0
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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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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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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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NE bill #LB1119 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data and provide additional duties and prohibitions for a covered online service under the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, aims to strengthen protections for minors online by redefining terms and imposing new duties and prohibitions on "covered online services," which are defined as businesses operating in the state that determine how consumer personal data is processed and meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds. Key changes include expanding the definition of "covered design feature" to include elements like infinite scroll, auto-playing videos, engagement metrics, gamification, and image-altering filters, and prohibiting covered online services from making all default privacy settings less protective for minors or prompting them to weaken their privacy settings unless absolutely necessary for a requested service. The bill also mandates that covered online services provide a clear and accessible tool for minors to request account deletion and honor such requests within fifteen days, while also restricting the collection and use of a minor's personal data to only what is essential for a knowingly engaged service, prohibiting its use for targeted advertising, and requiring clear signals when precise geolocation information is collected or when parental monitoring is active. Furthermore, the bill prohibits profiling minors unless it's necessary for a requested service and actively engaged with, and restricts notifications and push alerts to specific hours outside of school time, while also prohibiting the use of "dark patterns" – manipulative user interfaces – to undermine minors' autonomy and decision-making.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act; to amend sections 87-1301, 87-1302, 87-1305, and 87-1308, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to redefine terms; to change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data and prohibited acts; to provide additional duties and prohibitions for a covered online service; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Carolyn Bosn (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance Hearing (13:30:00 2/9/2026 Room 1507)
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MA bill #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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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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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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NM bill #SB164 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Transfer Ambulance Standards To Doh
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the responsibility for administering and enforcing ambulance standards from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Health, establishing a new Ambulance Certification Program within the Department of Health. This program will oversee the certification of ambulance services, including setting standards, requirements, tariffs (which are schedules of rates and terms of service), and service territories. The Department of Health will now handle applications, issue certificates, manage objections and public hearings, and have access to certified ambulance service records for enforcement purposes. The bill also renumbers and updates various sections of existing law to reflect this transfer, including definitions and duties related to ambulance services, and makes an appropriation of $100,000 to the Department of Health to implement these changes, with the transfer of responsibilities and the new regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; TRANSFERRING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTERING AND ENFORCING THE AMBULANCE STANDARDS ACT, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING STANDARDS, REQUIREMENTS, TARIFFS, TERMS OF SERVICE AND SERVICE TERRITORIES, PROMULGATING RULES, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND ISSUING CERTIFICATES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; CREATING THE AMBULANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR OBJECTIONS, PROTESTS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACCESS TO CERTIFIED AMBULANCE SERVICE RECORDS AND THE POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT AND SUBPOENA; TRANSFERRING PERSONNEL, FUNCTIONS, MONEY, APPROPRIATIONS, OTHER PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS; RECOMPILING THE AMBULANCE STANDARDS ACT AND CHANGING REFERENCES IN LAW; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pat Woods (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 2/9/2026 Room 321)
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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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VA bill #HB638 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Regulation of data brokers; civil penalties
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2027, establishes regulations for "data brokers," which are defined as businesses that knowingly collect and sell personally identifiable information (PII) of consumers with whom they have no direct relationship, and whose primary revenue comes from such sales. The bill prohibits acquiring PII through fraudulent means or using it for stalking, harassment, fraud (like identity theft), or unlawful discrimination. It mandates that data brokers implement a comprehensive information security program, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, and requires them to register annually with the Secretary of the Commonwealth starting December 1, 2027, by paying a $1,000 fee and providing specific information about their data practices. Violations of these provisions are considered prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, with the Attorney General having exclusive enforcement authority and the ability to seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation.
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Bill Summary: Regulation of data brokers; civil penalties. Prohibits a person from acquiring personally identifiable information, defined in the bill, through fraudulent means or acquiring and using such information for the purpose of (i) stalking or harassing another person; (ii) committing a fraud, including identity theft, financial fraud, or email fraud; or (iii) engaging in unlawful discrimination, including employment discrimination or housing discrimination. The bill requires a data broker, defined in the bill, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that includes certain features and technical elements. The bill also requires a data broker operating in the Commonwealth, beginning on December 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), J.R. Henson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
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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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UT bill #SB0043 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to redefine and strengthen the role of the School and Institutional Trust Beneficiaries' Advocacy Office, referred to as the "advocacy office," which represents beneficiaries of state trusts, such as public schools and institutions. Key provisions include clarifying the advocacy office's responsibilities in representing and advocating for these beneficiaries' rights and interests, establishing a new governance structure for the office involving an advocacy council and the state treasurer, and implementing stricter accountability requirements for how non-public education trust beneficiaries use and report on their trust distributions. The bill also modifies the composition and responsibilities of nominating committees that recommend candidates for trustee positions, ensuring greater representation and expertise, and adjusts reporting requirements for the director of the School and Institutional Trust Fund Office to include the advocacy office. Furthermore, it clarifies the definition of "trust beneficiaries" and their associated rights and interests, and establishes a dedicated account to fund the advocacy office's operations. The bill aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and effective management of trust assets for the benefit of all designated beneficiaries.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill clarifies the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office's role and implements distribution accountability requirements for non-public education trust beneficiaries.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Derrin Owens (R)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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IL bill #SB3840 • Last Action 02/06/2026
PUBLIC CORRUPTION REGISTRY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Illinois Public Corruption Transparency and Registry Act, establishes a publicly accessible online database managed by the Illinois State Police, known as the Illinois Public Corruption Registry, to track final dispositions of public corruption offenses. "Final disposition" refers to a conclusive court judgment, order, or decision that is no longer subject to appeal, including criminal convictions, civil or administrative findings of liability, or formal agreements related to corruption. A "public corruption offense" encompasses various crimes and violations such as bribery, official misconduct, theft of public funds, fraud against a public body, conflicts of interest, and bid-rigging. Various state and local entities, including circuit court clerks, ethics commissions, inspectors general, and the Attorney General and State's Attorneys, are required to report these final dispositions to the Registry. The Registry will be searchable by the public without charge and will exclude sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, home addresses, and bank account numbers, as well as the identities of minor victims. Entries will remain public for 10 years for misdemeanors, 20 years for felonies, or longer if a disqualification from public service or contracting is imposed. Knowingly submitting false information to the Registry is a criminal offense. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Public Corruption Transparency Act. Establishes an electronic database within the Illinois State Police to be known as the Illinois Public Corruption Registry. Provides that the Registry shall be published online on a publicly available website, and shall be freely searchable by the public without registration or fee. Provides that the clerk of each circuit court, with respect to criminal and civil cases, the Executive Ethics Commission, Office of the Executive Inspector General, Legislative Inspector General, local government ethics commissions or boards where established; and the Attorney General and each State's Attorney, with respect to corruption-related settlements, consent decrees, and deferred or no-prosecution agreements, shall report any final disposition involving a public corruption offense. Provides that the Registry shall not publish Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, home addresses, personal phone numbers, or bank or account numbers or the identities of minor victims or protected persons as defined by law. Provides that an entry in the Registry shall be created when a reportable final disposition occurs in Illinois and the Illinois State Police receives a certified report. Provides that entries in the Registry shall remain publicly accessible for 10 years from final disposition for misdemeanor level public corruption offenses, 20 years from final disposition for felony level public corruption offenses, and the duration of any court ordered or statutory disqualification from public office, public employment, or public contracting, if longer. Provides that any person who knowingly and willfully submits materially false information to the Registry commits a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a subsequent offense, in addition to any other penalties under Illinois law. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Chesney (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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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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KS bill #HB2752 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Setting standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis, establishing the Kansas medical cannabis agency within the department of health and environment and removing cannabis from the Kansas uniform controlled substances act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas Health Freedom Act, establishes a comprehensive medical cannabis program in Kansas by creating the Kansas Medical Cannabis Agency within the Department of Health and Environment to oversee licensing, regulation, and enforcement. It sets standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis, requires medical providers to certify patients for medical cannabis use, and protects patients' rights, including firearm ownership and non-disqualification from medical care. The bill also establishes a medical cannabis tax fund for research and public health initiatives, ensures the confidentiality of patient records, and authorizes the expungement and sealing of certain cannabis-related convictions and decriminalized offenses. Crucially, it removes cannabis from the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing and legalizing its medical use under a regulated framework.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; establishing the Kansas health freedom act; setting standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis; requiring medical providers to certify patients for medical cannabis use; protecting patients' rights, including firearm ownership and non-disqualification from medical care; establishing the Kansas medical cannabis agency within the department of health and environment; creating a medical cannabis tax fund for research and public health initiatives; ensuring confidentiality of patient records; authorizing the expungement of certain cannabis-related convictions; sealing of records related to decriminalized offenses; removing cannabis from the Kansas uniform controlled substances act; amending K.S.A. 21-5706 and 21-5709 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701, 21-5705, 65-4101 and 65-4105 and repealing the existing sections. WHEREAS, findings of the United States department of justice, drug enforcement administration, in the matter of docket no. 86-22, marijuana rescheduling petition, opinion and recommended ruling, finding of fact, conclusions of law and decision of administrative law Judge Francis L. Young stated, "Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man. By any measure of rational analysis marijuana can be safely used within a supervised routine of medical care."; and WHEREAS, The United States drug enforcement administration proposed to change the status of cannabis under the controlled substances act by moving it from schedule I to the less restrictive schedule III; and WHEREAS, Congress has enacted appropriations legislation prohibiting the United States department of justice from expending appropriated funds to prevent states from implementing their own medical cannabis law and issued guidance to United States attorneys indicating that enforcement of the controlled substances act is not a priority when individual patients and their medical care providers are in compliance with state law and that federal prosecutors should defer to state and local enforcement so long as a viable state regulatory scheme is in place; and WHEREAS, Forty states, three territories and the district of Columbia HB 2752 allow the medical use of cannabis products; and WHEREAS, More than 30 years of state-level policies provide a guide related to the medical use of cannabis; and WHEREAS, The American herbal pharmacopoeia and the American herbal products association have developed qualitative standards for the use of cannabis as a botanical medicine; and published a cannabis monograph providing standards for its identity, purity, quality and botanical properties; and WHEREAS, The national institute of standards and technology and the United States department of commerce have developed an integrated measurement services program for forensic and cannabis testing laboratories to help ensure the quality of routine analysis throughout the cannabis industry; and WHEREAS, Accredited educational curricula concerning the medical use of cannabis have been established, which meet continuing medical education requirements for practicing physicians; and WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on December 18, 2025, urging the United States health and human services agency, department of justice and affiliated agencies to complete the rescheduling process of transitioning cannabis from schedule I to schedule III under the controlled substances act, acknowledging generations of evidence proving therapeutic benefits of plant constituents and citing burdens on industry businesses and investors and limitations against research and development. Now, therefore:
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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IL bill #SB3981 • Last Action 02/06/2026
PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Public University Procurement Code, which will govern how Illinois public universities procure goods and services, effective July 1, 2026. It aims to ensure competitive bidding and economical practices for all university purchases and contracts, replacing the general Illinois Procurement Code for these institutions. The new code outlines specific rules and procedures for universities, including provisions for various types of contracts, ethical conduct, disclosure requirements, and preferences for certain businesses, while also detailing numerous exemptions for specific situations such as research grants, artistic services, and certain types of medical or specialized procurements.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Public University Procurement Code. Sets forth procurement rules and procedures for public universities. Amends the Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Porfirio (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB3992 • Last Action 02/06/2026
GOV OPERATIONS PROTECTION ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Research, Education, and Government Operations Protection Act, aims to safeguard Illinois's research, educational systems, and government operations from undue influence by designated "countries of concern," which include nations like China, Russia, and Iran, among others. Key provisions require State agencies, political subdivisions, and educational institutions (both K-12 and higher education) to disclose any gifts or contracts received from these countries of concern, with such transactions needing approval from the Executive Inspector General, an independent official tasked with investigating fraud, waste, and misconduct. The bill also restricts international cultural agreements and student associations within educational institutions to prevent foreign influence on curricula or values, and mandates that higher education institutions with substantial research budgets ($10 million or more) conduct thorough screening of applicants and faculty for foreign affiliations and travel to countries of concern. Furthermore, it establishes stricter approval processes for academic and research partnerships with institutions in these countries, requiring robust safeguards for intellectual property and national security, and criminalizes the theft or trafficking of trade secrets with severe penalties, including a Class X felony, especially when intended to benefit foreign entities. The bill also limits the ability of local governments (home rule units) to enact conflicting regulations on foreign gifts and contracts and makes conforming changes to existing ethics and whistleblower protection laws to ensure these protections extend to individuals reporting violations under this new act, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Research, Education, and Government Operations Protection Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to protect Illinois's research, educational system, and government operations from malicious influence from foreign countries of concern. Requires a State agency, political subdivision, K-12 educational institution, or institution of higher education to disclose information about gifts and contracts from specified countries of concern. Requires approval from the Executive Inspector General for gifts and contracts from countries of concern. Restricts international cultural agreements and student associations within K-12 educational institutions and higher educational institutions. Requires higher educational institutions with a research budget of $10,000,000 or more to perform specified research and foreign travel screening before accepting applicants from countries of concern or allowing travel to countries of concern. Provides that, subject to the approval of the State Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board, an institution of higher education shall only enter into a new or renew an existing academic partnership with an academic or research institution located in a country of concern under specified circumstances. Prohibits certain trade secret actions, imposing a Class X felony for violation of the provisions. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and the Whistleblower Act to make conforming changes. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Plummer (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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HI bill #HB2499 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Relating To Demographic Data.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) to create and maintain statewide standards for how state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions collect, manage, and report race and ethnicity data, ensuring these standards align with federal guidelines, particularly the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (2024), while also allowing for Hawaii's specific needs and system limitations. Any collected demographic data used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems must undergo bias testing, ongoing fairness monitoring, have plain-language descriptions of its use made public, and adhere to all privacy laws, with the data's use strictly limited to public interest purposes like health equity, language access, and civil rights enforcement, while personal identifying information remains confidential. State and county entities collecting this data must report to ETS on their compliance with federal requirements, and ETS will provide technical assistance and may grant exceptions for compliance if departments demonstrate constraints. The bill also appropriates funds for ETS to carry out these responsibilities and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to coordinate the development and maintenance of statewide standards for the collection, management, and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by any state or county department, agency, board, or commission. Focuses the use of collected demographic data on areas of public interest and establishes transparency and accountability requirements regarding artificial intelligence systems associated with the collected data. Requires state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions that collect race and ethnicity data to report to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services on meeting federal data collection requirements. Appropriates funds.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Daisy Hartsfield (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, Shirley Ann Templo (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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WA bill #HB2483 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Creating a data broker registry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a registry for data brokers, which are defined as business entities that collect and sell or license "brokered personal data" to others. Brokered personal data includes information like names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and biometric information (such as fingerprints or voiceprints) about Washington residents, when this data is categorized and organized for sale or licensing. Starting May 1, 2028, any data broker operating in Washington must register annually with the Department of Licensing, providing details about the types of data they collect, how it's processed, who it's sold to, their security measures, and whether individuals can opt out of data use. This registration information, including a declaration about their data practices, will be made publicly available on the Department of Licensing's website. The bill also outlines specific exemptions from registration, such as for businesses that only provide publicly available information related to a person's profession or that are involved in selling business assets as part of a one-time transfer. Failure to register can result in a daily fine of $1,000. The bill also amends existing law to include data brokers under the uniform regulation of business and professions act, which governs unregistered practice and disciplinary actions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to creating a data broker registry; amending RCW 2 18.235.020; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and creating a new 3 section. 4
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Shelley Kloba (D)*, Brandy Donaghy (D), Mary Fosse (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Janice Zahn (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Darya Farivar (D), Alex Ramel (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Dan Bronoske (D), Julio Cortes (D), Edwin Obras (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Nicole Macri (D), Greg Nance (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Lisa Callan (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
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RI bill #H7580 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to stipulate that public records stored in a computer system must be provided at no charge when requested, overriding any existing provisions that might charge for them, and this change will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Stephen Casey (D)*, Joseph Solomon (D), Bob Phillips (D), Jon Brien (I), Raymond Hull (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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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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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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RI bill #H7531 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Repeals the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the 2021 Act on Climate in its entirety, which means it would eliminate all provisions of that previous law, including its established statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate. The 2021 Act on Climate had set specific, legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as achieving a 45% reduction below 1990 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, and established a climate coordinating council and advisory boards to oversee these efforts and ensure compliance. This bill would take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would repeal the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Bob Quattrocchi (R)*, Sherry Roberts (R), David Place (R), Brian Newberry (R), Marie Hopkins (R), Paul Santucci (R), George Nardone (R), Michael Chippendale (R), Christopher Paplauskas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
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DC bill #B26-0450 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive budget support act for Fiscal Year 2026 that makes numerous amendments and provisions across multiple areas of District of Columbia government. The bill covers a wide range of subjects, organized into several key titles: Title I addresses government direction and support, including clarifications to the Freedom of Information Act, cultural and community affairs grants, and changes to various government programs and funds. It establishes new grant programs, modifies existing regulations, and provides technical corrections to various government operations. Title II focuses on economic development and regulation, with provisions affecting business licensing, grant programs, neighborhood development, sidewalk vending, and economic initiatives. Notable sections include establishing a Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, creating grant programs for local businesses, and making changes to commercial bingo and gaming regulations. Title III covers public safety and justice, including amendments to immigrant legal services, criminal justice programs, and law enforcement-related provisions. This includes changes to background check procedures, child support reform, and modifications to various public safety grant programs. Title IV addresses the public education system, with provisions affecting school funding, educator compensation, literacy programs, and various educational support initiatives. This includes changes to the per-student funding formula, charter school funding, and early childhood education programs. Title V deals with human support services, including healthcare, social services, and human support programs. This includes modifications to health care programs, substance abuse services, and various social support initiatives. Title VI covers operations and infrastructure, with changes to transportation, motor vehicle regulations, energy programs, and city infrastructure management. Title VII focuses on finance and revenue, including tax-related amendments, fund transfers, and various financial provisions that impact the city's budget and revenue collection. The bill also includes several technical amendments and provisions for applicability and effective dates. Overall, it represents a comprehensive approach to managing the District of Columbia's budget and operations for Fiscal Year 2026, addressing a wide range of government functions and services.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To enact and amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and for other purposes. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SUBTITLE A. FOIA CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE B. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUBTITLE C. SURPLUS PROPERTY FUND SUBTITLE D. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT SUBTITLE E. HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ADMINISTRATION SUBTITLE F. ANC FUNDING FLEXIBILITY CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE G. COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE H. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BUDGET DELAYS TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION SUBTITLE A. BUILDING CONVERSION PERMIT FEES SUBTITLE B. GREAT STREETS GRANT DISBURSEMENTS SUBTITLE C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROSPERITY FUND SUBTITLE D. HUMANITIES RELIEF SUBTITLE E. SIDEWALK VENDING SUBTITLE F. RFK CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND SUBTITLE G. REVISED GAME OF SKILL SUBTITLE H. COMMERCIAL BINGO SUBTITLE I. ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES SUBTITLE J. WASHINGTON DC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP SUBTITLE K. FUNDING FOR LOCAL THEATERS SUBTITLE L. TRUXTON CIRCLE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY SUBTITLE M. HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN PROGRAM SUBTITLE N. ROCK CREEK TENNIS CENTER TRANSFER OF JURSISDICTION ................................................................................................................................................. 30 SUBTITLE O. HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRANSFERS SUBTITLE Q. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND PENALTY WAIVERS SUBTITLE R. EVENTS DC GRANTS SUBTITLE S. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE RESTORATION AND REFORM ................................................................................................................................................. 36 SUBTITLE T. DOWNTOWN BID TAX SUBTITLE U. HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND SUBTITLE V. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS SUBTITLE W. TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE SUBTITLE X. PRESERVING AND PROTECTING CHINATOWN TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE SUBTITLE A. IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUBTITLE B. 911-311 FUND SWEEP REPEAL AND REVERSAL SUBTITLE C. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION SUBTITLE D. REHIRING OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS SUBTITLE E. BACKGROUND CHECK AND RAP BACK PROGRAM SUBTITLE F. DETAINERS SUBTITLE G. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE GRANT- MAKING AUTHORITY SUBTITLE H. ACCESS TO JUSTICE CLARIFICATION TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA SUBTITLE B. DC PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL FUNDS SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATOR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS SUBTITLE D. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SUBSIDY PAYMENTS SUBTITLE E. EARLY LITERACY INTERVENTION SUBTITLE F. HEALTHY SCHOOLS SUBTITLE G. YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE SUBTITLE I. CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ALLOWANCE SUBTITLE J. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT SUBTITLE L. STRUCTURED LITERACY TEACHING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SUBTITLE M. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE WORKFORCE SUPPORT SUBTITLE N. DUAL-LANGUAGE FEASIBILITY STUDY SUBTITLE O. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. DCPS REPROGRAMMING LIMITATION TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTITLE A. STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBTITLE B. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN SUBTITLE C. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS SUBTITLE D. CASH ASSISTANCE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS SUBTITLE E. HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE SUBTITLE F. MEDICAL CANNABIS SUBTITLE G. TANF BENEFITS SUBTITLE H. HEALTH OCCUPATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS... 77 SUBTITLE I. BASIC HEALTH PROGRAMS SUBTITLE J. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES SUBTITLE K. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS SUBTITLE L. HEALTHY DC AND HEALTH CARE EXPANSION FUND SUBTITLE M. DYRS PILOT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE N. CHILD SUPPORT REFORM SUBTITLE O. TRUANCY PILOT EXPANSION SUBTITLE P. DC HEALTH LICENSURE PATHWAYS SUBTITLE Q. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM SUBTITLE R. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRENGTHENING SUBTITLE S. SUBSTANCE USE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TARGETED OUTREACH PILOT SUBTITLE T. OPIOID ABATEMENT AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE U. LONG-TERM CARE STRATEGIC COORDINATOR SUBTITLE V. HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS OMBUDSMAN SUBTITLE W. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SUBTITLE X. BODY ART REGULATION CLARIFICATION TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBTITLE A. DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................... 100 SUBTITLE B. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FEE UPDATE Error! Bookmark not defined. SUBTITLE C. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND SUBTITLE D. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS SUBTITLE E. STORMWATER FUND SUBTITLE F. DISTRACTED DRIVING SUBTITLE G. DFHV ENFORCEMENT SUBTITLE H. FRAUDULENT TAGS AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT SUBTITLE I. WMATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS STIPEND SUBTITLE J. PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITY PROGRAM SUBTITLE K. HOME ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE L. PLAZA PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE SUBTITLE M. CLEAN CITY OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE SUBTITLE A. SALES TAX INCREASE DELAY SUBTITLE B. BABY BONDS SUBTITLE C. HOTEL TAX SUBTITLE D. COMBINED REPORTING SUBTITLE E. BALLPARK FEE AND FUND SUBTITLE F. 1000 U STREET, NW, PROPERTY TAX CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE G. CHILD TAX CREDIT SUBTITLE H. NON-LAPSING FUND MODIFICATIONS AND REPEALS SUBTITLE I. NON-LAPSING FUND TRANSFERS SUBTITLE J. CLEAN HANDS TECHNICAL AMENDMENT SUBTITLE K. NONPROFIT WORKFORCE HOUSING PROPERTIES SUBTITLE L. RESERVOIR DISTRICT TAX EXEMPTION SUBTITLE M. SUBJECT-TO-APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE N. RULE 736 REPEALS SUBTITLE O. NONPROFIT SOLAR TAX EXEMPTION SUBTITLE P. PARKSIDE TAX EXEMPTION ACT SUBTITLE Q. REPROGRAMMING AND TAFA AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE R. DC CENTRAL KITCHEN REBATE SUBTITLE S. REVISED REVENUE FUNDING TITLE VIII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE A. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE
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• Introduced: 10/31/2025
• Added: 11/01/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Act A26-0210 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 000890, Expires on Feb 22, 2026
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IL bill #HB4799 • Last Action 02/06/2026
AI SAFETY MEASURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, mandates that large developers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, referred to as "frontier developers," must create and publicly share a framework outlining how they manage catastrophic risks, ensure transparency, and maintain cybersecurity. Catastrophic risk is defined as a foreseeable and significant danger that could lead to widespread death, serious injury, or substantial property damage, such as AI assisting in the creation of weapons of mass destruction or acting without human oversight in ways that cause severe harm. The bill requires these developers to report critical safety incidents, which include unauthorized access to AI models leading to harm or the loss of control over an AI system, to the Attorney General within specific timeframes, with penalties for non-compliance. It also establishes a consortium to develop "ILCompute," a public cloud computing resource aimed at promoting the safe, ethical, and sustainable development of AI, and directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to AI-related definitions and standards. Finally, the bill makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain AI safety-related information from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act. Requires large frontier artificial intelligence developers to adopt and publish a frontier artificial intelligence framework addressing catastrophic risk management, transparency, and cybersecurity. Mandates reporting of critical safety incidents to the Attorney General and establishes civil penalties for noncompliance. Directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to definitions and standards. Creates a consortium to develop ILCompute, a public cloud computing resource that advances the development and deployment of artificial intelligence that is safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable. Exempts specified information under the Freedom of Information Act. Makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly du Buclet (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4692 • Last Action 02/06/2026
MUNI CD-UTILITY INFO
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies what information municipalities can request from public utilities when auditing taxes, ensuring that certain data, such as the premises address, usage details for tax calculation, and taxes collected, is not considered confidential customer-specific information. This allows municipalities to conduct more thorough audits to verify tax accuracy, while still protecting sensitive customer details like names and banking information, unless specifically needed to verify a tax exemption. The bill also outlines procedures for resolving disputes, penalties for non-compliance, and establishes a framework for creating and maintaining a master list of taxable premises to streamline future tax collection and audits.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the following information for a customer premises shall not be deemed customer-specific information for the purpose of a request for information from a municipality conducting an audit of a public utility: (i) the premises address and zip code; (ii) the classification of the premises as designated by the public utility, such as residential, commercial, or industrial; (iii) monthly usage information sufficient to calculate taxes due, in therms, kilowatts, minutes, or other such other unit of measurement used to calculate the taxes; (iv) the taxes actually assessed, collected, and remitted to the municipality; (v) the first date of service for the premises, if that date occurred within the period being audited; and (vi) any tax exemption claimed for the premises and any additional information that supports a specific tax exemption, if the municipality requests that information, including the customer name and other relevant data. Provides that a municipality may request certain customer-specific information from a utility for the purpose of conducting an audit of the utility's taxes and the enforcement of any related tax claim.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Mussman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4681 • Last Action 02/06/2026
FOIA-MASS REQ & VEXATIOUS REQ
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to introduce new definitions and procedures for handling requests for public records, particularly those from frequent or problematic requesters. It clarifies the definition of "commercial purpose" to include using public records for sale, resale, or to provide services to a specific customer, while exempting news media and non-profit, academic, or scientific organizations when their primary purpose is public interest or research. The bill defines "business day" or "working day" as Monday through Friday, excluding weekends, state holidays, and for educational institutions, winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. It introduces the term "mass requester" for individuals or groups submitting similar requests to seven or more public bodies, requiring such requesters to receive a response within 21 business days, including an estimate of time and fees, or a denial, and prohibits knowingly obtaining records as a mass requester without disclosing that status if asked. The bill also defines "vexatious requester" based on a history of numerous or burdensome requests, allowing public bodies to petition the Public Access Counselor for relief, which could include an order to disregard current and future requests from that individual for up to a year. Furthermore, it requires individuals denied access to public records to first notify the public body of their intent to sue and offer an opportunity for an oral conference to resolve the issue within 10 business days before filing a lawsuit. Finally, the bill mandates that courts award attorney's fees and costs to a public body if it prevails in a lawsuit against a commercial purpose requester, a recurrent requester, a mass requester, or a vexatious requester.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "business day" or "working day", as well as "mass requester" and "vexatious requester". Requires a public body to respond to a request for records submitted by a mass requester within 21 days after receipt. Sets forth procedures and requirements regarding mass requesters. Provides that it is a violation of the Act to knowingly obtain a public record as a mass requester without disclosing the person's status as a mass requester, if requested to do so by the public body. Requires persons denied access to inspect or copy any public record to first notify the public body of intent to file suit and provide an opportunity to confer orally, within 10 business days after receipt of the notification, about curing or resolving the issue. Requires a court to award a public body attorney's fees and costs against a commercial purpose requester, a recurrent requester, a mass requester, or a vexatious requester. Allows a public body to petition the Public Access Counselor for relief from a requester that the public body alleges is a vexatious requester, including an order that the public body need not comply with the current request and other requests from the vexatious requester for up to one year. Sets forth procedures and requirements regarding vexatious requesters. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4684 • Last Action 02/06/2026
FOIA-PURPOSELESS MASS REQUEST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to address "purposeless mass requests," which are defined as requests sent electronically to at least seven public bodies within 30 days without a genuine intent to study or use the information. The bill clarifies the definition of "commercial purpose" to include providing services to a specific customer or client, while still exempting news media and non-profit organizations for their primary purposes. It establishes a process for public bodies to tentatively designate a request as a "purposeless mass request," requiring them to notify the requester and allow them a short period to provide evidence of a reasonable purpose. If the request is confirmed as a purposeless mass request, the public body will have 21 business days to respond, which may include estimating costs and time, denying the request, deeming it unduly burdensome, or providing the records, and importantly, prohibits the award of attorney's fees in cases where a public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "purposeless mass request". Provides that a public body may designate a request as a purposeless mass request under specified conditions. Establishes procedures for notice, requester response, and a final determination concerning the request. Sets timelines for processing such requests and authorizes responses to them. Prohibits attorney's fees in actions where the public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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WV bill #SB790 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Developing comprehensive energy development policy and plan for Office of Energy
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill consolidates various energy development entities into the Office of Energy, empowering it to create comprehensive energy development and grid stabilization plans, and to assess the stability of West Virginia's energy grid. It also transfers the powers and duties of the Office of Coalfield Community Development into a program within the Office of Energy, and terminates the Public Energy Authority, transferring its records, assets, and rules to the Office of Energy. The bill mandates the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy policy emphasizing reliability, efficiency, affordability, and domestic production, including specific goals for increasing baseload generation capacity and electricity exports, and to develop a State Energy Security Plan to address potential hazards and ensure continuity of government operations during emergencies. Furthermore, it requires the Office of Energy to conduct biannual energy emergency exercises and to approve the decommissioning or deconstruction of existing power plants, ensuring a thorough review of social, environmental, and economic impacts.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to consolidate several disparate energy development entities under the Office of Energy and to empower the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy development policy and plan, a comprehensive grid stabilization plan, and to test the stability of West Virginia’s energy grid.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Randy Smith (R)*, Mike Woelfel (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To Energy, Industry, and Mining
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LA bill #HB91 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Provides relative to disclosure of criminal records during trial
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts new provisions, specifically Article 717(E) and (F) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to govern the disclosure of criminal records in criminal cases. It clarifies that certain information is excluded from disclosure, particularly criminal history data directly derived from federal databases maintained by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI, and also from the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History System if the witness is a criminal justice agency employee whose identity is otherwise protected. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the dissemination of any such criminal history information obtained for trial use concerning a witness outside of the presiding court, and prevents it from being included in any public court record. This aims to protect sensitive criminal history information from being disclosed beyond the immediate needs of a trial and to prevent its public accessibility.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Code of Criminal Procedure Article 717(E) and (F), relative to discovery in criminal cases; to provide for information that is excluded from disclosure; to prohibit disclosure of certain information outside of trial; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeffrey Wiley (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/6/2026.
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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 #HB4950 • Last Action 02/06/2026
REAL ESTATE-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily concerning state finance, public contracts, and real estate appraiser licensing. It adjusts the signature requirement for contracts procured by the Department of Transportation (IDOT), increasing the threshold for requiring signatures on construction contracts, renewals, and master contract orders to $750,000 or more annually, and for contract amendments that increase the value by $750,000 or more. The bill also allows IDOT to proceed with bidding or awarding contracts and construction activities once federal requirements are met, even before full title to land is secured, though final expenditures and construction on specific parcels still require full title compliance. Additionally, it modifies provisions within the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, including defining "waiver valuation" (a valuation not considered a formal appraisal, often used in federal relocation assistance programs), adjusting requirements for who can perform these valuations, and making changes to disciplinary actions, citations, discrimination provisions, investigation procedures, and the composition and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Finally, it clarifies that IDOT can acquire both public and private property for highway construction purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the State Finance Act. In provisions concerning vouchers, provides that the signature requirement for construction contracts procured by the Department of Transportation shall apply to contracts, contract renewals, and orders against a master contract in the amount of $750,000 or more in a fiscal year and to any contract amendment or change to an existing contract that increases the value of the contract to or by $750,000 or more in a fiscal year. Amends the Public Contract Fraud Act. In provisions concerning spending money without obtaining title to land, provides that the Department of Transportation may proceed with bidding or awarding a contract or any construction activities once it has complied with specified federal requirements. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning: waiver valuations; endorsement; grounds for disciplinary action; citations; discrimination; investigation, notice, and hearing; and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. In provisions allowing the Department of Transportation to acquire an interest in land, rights, or other property for specified road construction purposes, specifies that the property may be public or private property. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Hoffman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3515 • Last Action 02/06/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to make several key changes. The bill expands the definition of "commercial purpose" to include any use that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester. It also narrows the definition of "news media" by excluding internet sites and social media channels that post law enforcement videos in exchange for compensation based on view count. For audio and video records, the bill allows public bodies to charge up to $40 per hour for personnel time spent searching, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, and reproducing records, with the first 3 hours (previously 8 hours) of search and retrieval time being free. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions of the Body Camera Act to exclude requests for body camera footage made for commercial purposes from mandatory disclosure requirements. These changes aim to provide more clarity and control over public records access, particularly for commercial requesters, while potentially limiting the ability of some online platforms to monetize law enforcement video content.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "commercial purpose" includes any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf a request is made. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "news media" does not include Internet sites, social media channels, or other sites or applications that post law enforcement videos in exchange for compensation based on the number of views. Provides that a public body may charge up to $40 for each hour spent by personnel in searching for, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, and reproducing audio and video records except for the first 8 hours spent by personnel in searching for or retrieving a requested record. Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that requests for a commercial purpose, as defined in the Freedom of Information Act, are not subject to provisions of the Act requiring the release of body-camera footage that has been flagged for specified reasons.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 10
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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VA bill #HJR76 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends the Virginia Coalition for Open Government (VCOG) for its 30 years of advocating for transparency in Virginia's local and state government. The VCOG is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group formed in 1996, comprised of various individuals and organizations dedicated to improving government accountability. The resolution highlights the VCOG's extensive work, including collaborating with officials and citizens on legislation to improve access to public meetings and records, its role in establishing the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council), and its maintenance of resources like an online archive of FOIA interpretations and hotlines to help the public understand FOIA, which is Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. The VCOG also publishes newsletters, engages on social media, offers educational programs and fellowships, hosts an annual conference, and has authored reports leading to legislative reforms. Furthermore, it assisted local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic with public meeting rules and has helped establish similar organizations in other states, even becoming the administrator of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. The General Assembly expresses its admiration for the VCOG's commitment to open government principles.
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Bill Summary: Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jessica Anderson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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OR bill #HB4174 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Relating to public records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Justice to conduct a study on public records, which are documents or information that are generally accessible to the public under state law. The department must then submit a report, potentially including legislative recommendations, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly that deal with judicial matters by September 15, 2027. This requirement for the study and report will expire, or "sunset," on January 2, 2028.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells DOJ to study and report on public records. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Requires the Department of Justice to study public records. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules.
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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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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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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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FL bill #H1105 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Interpersonal Violence Injunctions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen protections for victims of interpersonal violence by revising procedures for obtaining injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Key provisions include requiring clerks of court to provide simplified forms and information for petitioners, mandating that courts review petitions ex parte (without the other party present) and set final hearings as soon as possible under certain circumstances, and requiring respondents to be personally served by law enforcement officers if a final hearing is scheduled. The bill also revises the factors courts must consider when determining if a petitioner is in imminent danger, clarifies the process for transmitting documents for service, and mandates that respondents provide their contact information for future service within one business day of being served. Additionally, it renames the "Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System" to the "Statewide Injunction Verification System" and expands the types of injunctions maintained within it, while also prohibiting mutual orders of protection, meaning courts cannot issue orders where both parties are protected from each other simultaneously. The bill also specifies that service by email is complete upon sending the email and requires all relevant proceedings to be recorded.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to interpersonal violence injunctions; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; revising the required forms, motions, and information all clerk of the court offices must provide to assist petitioners; requiring the court, upon the filing of a domestic violence petition, to review the petition ex parte and set a final hearing at the earliest possible time under certain circumstances; requiring that a respondent be personally served by a law enforcement officer if a final hearing is set; revising the factors the court is required to consider and evaluate in determining whether a petitioner has reasonable cause to believe that he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence; revising what the clerk of the court, within a specified timeframe after the court sets the case for a final hearing, is required to transmit to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency for service; requiring a respondent, within 1 business day after being served, to file a designation of his or her mailing or e-mail address with the clerk of the court for subsequent service; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by e-mail is complete upon e-mailing; revising the name of the Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System created within the Department of Law Enforcement to the Statewide Injunction Verification System; revising the injunctions required to be maintained in the system; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; requiring the court, upon the filing of a petition, to review the petition ex parte and set a final hearing at the earliest possible time under certain circumstances; making technical and conforming changes; amending s. 784.046, F.S.; prohibiting a court from issuing mutual orders of protection; revising the required forms, motions, and information the clerks of the court must provide to assist petitioners unrepresented by counsel; requiring that a respondent be personally served by a law enforcement officer if a final hearing is set; requiring that a court's denial of a petition for an ex parte temporary injunction be by certain written order; specifying that good cause for a continuance includes obtaining service of process by any party; requiring that all specified proceedings be recorded; requiring a respondent, within 1 business day after being served, to file a designation of his or her mailing or e-mail address with the clerk of the court for subsequent service; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by mail or e-mail is complete upon mailing or e-mailing; requiring the clerk of the court to prepare a certain written certification when a certain order is served by the clerk; revising the name of the Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System created within the Department of Law Enforcement to the Statewide Injunction Verification System; revising the injunctions required to be maintained in the system; specifying the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain injunction orders to the parties; specifying that service by mail or e-mail is complete upon mailing or e-mailing; providing requirements regarding service of process; making technical and conforming changes; amending s. 784.0485, F.S.; revising the required forms, motions, and information all clerk of the court offices must provide to assist petitioners; requiring the court, upon the filing of a petition for an injunction for protection against stalking, to review the petition ex parte and set a final hearing at the earliest possible time under certain circumstances; requiring that a respondent be personally served by a law enforcement officer if a final hearing is set; revising what the clerk of the court, within a specified timeframe after the court sets the case for a final hearing, is required to transmit to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency for service; requiring a respondent, within 1 business day after being served, to file a designation of his or her mailing or e-mail address with the clerk of the court for subsequent service; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by e-mail is complete upon e-mailing; specifying the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by mail or e-mail is complete upon mailing or e-mailing; requiring the clerk of the court to prepare a certain written certification when a certain order is served by the clerk; making technical and conforming changes; amending ss. 61.1825 and 943.05, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 39.504(5), 44.407(3)(b), 61.125(4)(b), and 741.29(1), F.S., relating to injunctions and penalties, the elder- focused dispute resolution process, parenting coordination, and investigation of domestic violence incidents, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 741.30, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Erika Booth (R)*, Kimberly Daniels (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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NH bill #HB1746 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Subjecting taxpayer funded investigations to the right-to-know law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Right-to-Know law to require that any investigation funded wholly or partially by public money must be subject to public disclosure, with some important limitations. Specifically, public bodies can only redact portions of investigation records that are strictly necessary to comply with existing privacy protection laws like FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The bill emphasizes that redactions must be narrowly tailored, meaning only the specific information legally required to be withheld can be removed. Importantly, the bill mandates that overall findings, conclusions, recommendations, and factual summaries cannot be entirely withheld just because some parts might need redaction. The bill also explicitly states that public officials and employees have no right to personal privacy protections when being investigated in their official capacities. The underlying rationale, as stated in the bill's findings, is that taxpayer-funded investigations fundamentally belong to the public, and excessive secrecy undermines governmental accountability and public trust. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it does not provide additional funding, it is expected to create some administrative costs for government agencies in implementing the new disclosure requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires certain information from investigations funded using public money to be subject to the right-to-know-law.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Matt Sabourin (R)*, Keith Ammon (R), Glenn Bailey (R), Travis Corcoran (R), Michael Granger (R), Tim Mannion (R), Tom Mannion (R), Jim Spillane (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3
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NY bill #S09131 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Relates to data broker regulation; prohibits the acquisition of personally identifiable information through fraudulent means; requires a data broker to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program; requires data brokers operating in the state of New York to register with the attorney general.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for "data brokers," which are defined as businesses that knowingly collect and sell "personally identifiable information" (PII) to third parties, with some exceptions for businesses that primarily provide directory assistance or public safety alerts. The bill prohibits acquiring PII through fraudulent means or for purposes like stalking, harassment, fraud, or unlawful discrimination. It mandates that data brokers develop and maintain a comprehensive information security program with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to their business size and the data they handle, including employee training, risk assessments, and measures to prevent unauthorized access. Furthermore, any data broker operating in New York must register annually with the Attorney General, paying a $100,000 fee and providing detailed information about their data collection, sale, and opt-out practices, including specific categories of sensitive data collected and whether data has been shared with foreign entities, governments, or AI developers. Violations of these provisions will be subject to enforcement and civil penalties under existing New York consumer protection laws, and the act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to data broker regulation
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
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IL bill #HB2888 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-FEES AND COSTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by modifying the provisions related to fees for public records requests. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for public bodies to provide an accounting of personnel hours when charging fees for voluminous electronic record requests. Under the current law, when a public body imposes fees for large electronic record requests (based on data size and format), they must provide a detailed breakdown of fees, costs, and personnel hours. The new version eliminates the mandate to report personnel hours, while still requiring an accounting of fees and costs. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow public bodies to charge for the actual cost of purchasing recording media, with some protections for requesters such as no charge for the first 50 pages of black and white copies and no fees for the first 8 hours of personnel search time. The changes aim to simplify the fee accounting process for public bodies when responding to large electronic record requests, particularly those with a commercial purpose.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In provisions regarding the authority to charge fees and the imposition of a fee for a voluminous request, removes requirements for an accounting of all personnel hours in connection with the request for public records.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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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NY bill #S01239 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act", which introduces several significant regulations related to food additives and substances in New York State. Specifically, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of three specific food additives (FD&C Red No. 3, Potassium bromate, and Propylparaben) one year after the law's effective date. The bill establishes comprehensive reporting requirements for "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) substances, mandating that companies submit detailed reports to the state commissioner of agriculture and markets before using new GRAS substances in food. These reports must include extensive information about the substance's safety, dietary exposure, manufacturing process, and potential risks. The commissioner is required to create a public, searchable database of these GRAS substance reports, which must be transparent while protecting legitimate trade secrets. The law provides some exemptions for small businesses, certain existing FDA-recognized substances, and retail vendors who already have stock on hand. The bill aims to enhance food safety transparency by requiring more rigorous documentation and public disclosure of food additives and their potential health impacts.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to enacting the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*, Luis Sepúlveda (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Patricia Fahy (D), Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D), Kristen Gonzalez (D), Brad Hoylman (D), Robert Jackson (D), Rachel May (D), Zellnor Myrie (D), Peter Oberacker (R), Steve Rhoads (R), Christopher Ryan (D), Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D), Bill Weber (R), Alexis Weik (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: referred to agriculture
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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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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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IL bill #HB2884 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-CLOSED MTG MINUTES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify the process for filing lawsuits related to denied public records requests, specifically for minutes or verbatim records of closed meetings. Under the new provision, if a requester is denied access to minutes from a closed meeting that have not been previously made public, they must wait 60 days before filing a lawsuit. This 60-day waiting period begins either when the public body receives the request or after the Public Access Counselor issues a binding or non-binding opinion, whichever occurs later. The waiting period is intended to provide an opportunity for the requested records to be reviewed according to the Open Meetings Act. This change aims to create a more structured and deliberative process for resolving disputes over access to government meeting records, giving public bodies additional time to review and potentially release documents before litigation begins.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, if the denial of a request includes a request for minutes or a verbatim record of a meeting of the public body closed to the public as provided in the Open Meetings Act that have not been previously made available for public inspection, suit may be filed under a specified provision only after a 60-day period following (i) the receipt of the request by the public body or (ii) the issuance of a binding or non-binding opinion from the Public Access Counselor, whichever is later, to allow for review of the requested records as provided under the Open Meetings Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 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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IL bill #HB2882 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-RESPONSE PERIODS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify response time requirements for public records requests. Currently, public bodies must respond to a records request within 5 business days, but the bill extends this to 15 business days. Additionally, the time for extending a response is increased from 5 to 10 business days. The bill allows extensions for various reasons, such as records being stored in multiple locations, requiring extensive search efforts, needing review by specialized personnel, or requiring consultation with other public bodies. For commercial requests, the response time is extended from 21 to 30 business days. The bill maintains provisions that if a public body fails to respond within the specified timeframes, they cannot charge fees for providing the records and cannot claim the request is unduly burdensome. These changes aim to provide public bodies more flexibility in processing complex or voluminous records requests while still maintaining transparency and accountability in government record access.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless extended for an additional 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) for specified reasons. Provides that commercial requests must be responded to within 30 business days (rather than 21 working days).
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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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IL bill #SB3723 • Last Action 02/05/2026
INTERNET GAMING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Internet Gaming Act, establishes a framework for legal online gambling in Illinois, authorizing licensed operators to offer internet games, which are defined as online versions of casino games, slot machines, poker, or table games, but specifically excluding sports wagering and fantasy contests. The Act mandates that internet gaming can only be provided by an "Internet gaming licensee" (a licensed casino or organization) or an "Internet management service provider" (a licensed business that operates the online platform) that has a contract with a licensee, with each licensee allowed to operate up to three distinct brands, known as "Internet gaming skins." Key provisions include requirements for the online gaming platform to verify player age (21 or older) and location within Illinois or a permissible jurisdiction, the establishment of secure "Internet wagering accounts" for players, and the implementation of responsible gaming measures like self-exclusion databases and player-imposed limits. The bill also imposes a 25% "privilege tax" on the adjusted gross gaming revenue (total wagers minus winnings) generated by internet gaming, with funds going to the State Gaming Fund, and requires licensees to report on and strive for diversity in their procurement and spending. Furthermore, the Act grants the Illinois Gaming Board (the "Board") the authority to regulate internet gaming, adopt emergency rules for its implementation, and clarifies that local governments cannot regulate or tax this activity, asserting state control. The bill also allows for the acceptance of out-of-state wagers under certain conditions, such as reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions, and requires primary servers for internet gaming platforms to be located within the state after one year.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management service provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an Internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management service provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 25% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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NM bill #SB53 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Community & Health Info Safety & Privacy Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Community and Health Information Safety and Privacy Act," aims to strengthen privacy protections for New Mexico residents by establishing new rules for "covered entities" (businesses offering online services that collect or use personal data) and "service providers" (entities that process data on behalf of covered entities). Key provisions include requiring companies to set default privacy settings to the highest level of privacy, provide clear privacy information and tools for consumers to manage their data, and implement reasonable security measures. The bill specifically addresses the data of minors, mandating stricter privacy settings and limiting contact from unknown users for those under 18. It prohibits certain practices like profiling by default and processing sensitive personal data for targeted advertising or brokerage without explicit "opt-in" consent, which must be clearly explained and can be withdrawn. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, delete, and transmit their personal data, with covered entities required to respond to these requests within specific timeframes. The act also prohibits companies from retaliating against consumers for exercising their privacy rights and makes any contractual waivers of these rights void. Violations can result in significant civil penalties per affected consumer, and individuals can bring legal action to enforce their rights, with the Attorney General also empowered to take enforcement actions. The bill provides exceptions for data already protected by other federal privacy laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and clarifies that it does not apply to government entities or certain emergency situations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PRIVACY; STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS BY ENACTING THE COMMUNITY AND HEALTH INFORMATION SAFETY AND PRIVACY ACT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING DUTIES FOR COVERED ENTITIES; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES OF CONSUMER DATA; PROVIDING RIGHTS TO CONSUMERS; ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON PROCESSING OF CONSUMER DATA; PROHIBITING WAIVERS OF RIGHTS AND RETALIATORY DENIALS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Angel Charley (D)*, Chris Chandler (D)*, Marianna Anaya (D)*, Leo Jaramillo (D), Pamelya Herndon (D), Carrie Hamblen (D), Linda López (D), Sarah Silva (D), Liz Stefanics (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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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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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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IA bill #HF2245 • Last Action 02/04/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(Formerly HSB 538.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "University President Selection Reform Act," mandates that the state board of regents must use a presidential selection committee when hiring presidents for institutions of higher learning under its control, a change from the previous allowance to do so. The committee will be composed of five voting members who are board members, along with four non-voting members: a student, a faculty senate member, another institution employee, and a graduate, foundation member, or public member. This committee is required to recommend the most qualified candidates to the board, and the board can only select a president from this recommended list. The bill also allows the committee to hire outside experts in candidate placement and use funds allocated by the board, and importantly, it establishes that the identities of candidates being considered by the committee will be kept confidential under open records laws unless a written agreement makes them public.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee and specifies committee membership. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public pursuant to the terms of a written agreement.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Higher Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Amendment H-8003 filed. H.J. 210.
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PA bill #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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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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PA bill #SB939 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Establishing the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program; and providing for powers and duties of office and for permits for high impact data centers that have their own power.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Transformation and Opportunity to facilitate economic development projects and creates the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program, which allows businesses to test innovative products or services related to artificial intelligence, data centers, and emerging technologies without immediately needing all required licenses or authorizations. The bill also provides for permits for "high impact data centers," defined as data centers with a critical IT load (power dedicated solely to server equipment) of 50 megawatts or higher, especially those that generate their own power. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity will coordinate permitting processes for these large data centers and ensure local ordinances do not unduly restrict their development. The regulatory sandbox program, or "program," allows approved participants to test their innovations for up to 12 months, with potential extensions, while requiring them to disclose risks to consumers and maintain liability. Participants are not immune from civil or criminal offenses during the testing period, and the program aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers.
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Bill Summary: Providing for high impact data centers; establishing <-- ESTABLISHING the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and <-- the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program; and providing for powers and duties of office AND FOR PERMITS FOR HIGH IMPACT <-- DATA CENTERS THAT HAVE THEIR OWN POWER.
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• Introduced: 07/14/2025
• Added: 07/15/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Greg Rothman (R)*, Tracy Pennycuick (R), Marty Flynn (D), Elder Vogel (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Amended in Senate Committee on Communications & Technology
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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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VA bill #SB201 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children; definitions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Consumer Data Protection Act to establish new protections for children. Specifically, it requires any entity that controls or processes personal data (referred to as a "controller" or "processor") to obtain verifiable parental consent before registering a child under 18 years old for their product or service, or before collecting, using, or disclosing that child's personal data. "Verifiable parental consent" is defined as authorization from a parent or guardian, and the bill outlines reasonable methods for obtaining this consent, such as a signed form, credit card transaction with notification, or providing government-issued identification. The bill also gives parents the option to consent to data collection and use without consenting to its disclosure to third parties. This change aims to enhance the privacy of minors online by strengthening the requirements for obtaining parental permission for data handling.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children; definitions. Requires a controller or processor, as such terms are defined in relevant law, to obtain verifiable parental consent, defined in the bill, prior to registering any child younger than 18 years of age with the controller's or processor's product or service or before collecting, using, or disclosing such child's personal data.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : David Suetterlein (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
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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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IL bill #SB2897 • Last Action 02/04/2026
INFO PROTECTION-IMMIGRATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Personal Information Protection Act to prohibit data collectors, which are entities that handle personal information, from owning, maintaining, licensing, storing, or disclosing records containing "immigration or citizenship status information" about Illinois residents. This new category of protected information is defined to include details about an individual's U.S. citizenship or the citizenship of any other country, as well as their legal right to reside in or be present in the United States, and also encompasses their nationality and country of origin. Importantly, this prohibition does not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions, which are common collectors of such sensitive data. The bill also clarifies that "personal information" now explicitly includes this immigration or citizenship status information, strengthening its protection under the Act.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that a data collector shall not own, maintain, license, store, or disclose records that contain immigration or citizenship status information concerning an Illinois resident. Provides that the provision shall not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions. Provides that the definition of "personal information" includes immigration or citizenship status information. Defines "immigration or citizenship status information".
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB2795 • Last Action 02/04/2026
GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Local Government Inspector General Act, creating an independent office and commission to investigate allegations of misconduct, incompetence, or corruption within units of local government that do not have their own inspector general. The Local Government Ethics Commission and the Office of the Local Government Inspector General will be appointed by the Governor with the Senate's approval, and the Inspector General will have the authority to investigate various forms of misconduct, including fraud, waste, and abuse, with assistance from the Attorney General. The bill also amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require at least one member of the general public on the Legislative Ethics Commission and allows the Legislative Inspector General to release investigation reports without prior approval from the Commission, aiming to increase transparency in governmental ethics.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Local Government Inspector General Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish an independent entity to which allegations of incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, corruption, or official misconduct involving units of local government, including their officers, employees, and agents, or elected or appointed local officials, may be reported and investigated with the assistance of the Attorney General. Creates the Local Government Ethics Commission and the Office of the Local Government Inspector General and provides that members of the Commission and the Inspector General shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the procedures of investigating a complaint and the issuing of reports. Defines terms. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires the appointment of at least one member of the general public to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Provides that the Legislative Ethics Commission shall adopt no rule requiring the Legislative Inspector General to seek the Commission's advance approval before commencing an investigation. Provides that, within 60 days after receipt of a summary report and response from the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head that resulted in the subject of the investigation being found guilty of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of the Act, or violations of other related laws and rules, the Legislative Inspector General (currently, Legislative Ethics Commission) shall make available to the public the report and response or a redacted version of the report and response. Allows the Legislative Inspector General to make available to the public any other summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head or a redacted version of the report and response without prior approval from the Legislative Ethics Commission. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: To Government Operations
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IL bill #SB1807 • Last Action 02/04/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to increase the maximum income limitation for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption from $65,000 to $85,000, effective for taxable years 2026 and thereafter. The exemption is designed to help low-income seniors aged 65 or older by freezing the assessed value of their primary residence for property tax purposes. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 15-172 of the Property Tax Code to raise the income threshold, which means more senior homeowners will be eligible for this tax relief. The exemption allows qualifying seniors to have their property's assessed value remain at the base year level, even if property values in the area increase, thus helping to protect seniors on fixed incomes from rising property tax burdens. The change aims to provide additional financial support to senior homeowners by expanding the income eligibility for this assessment freeze, making it easier for more seniors to benefit from this property tax exemption.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Willie Preston (D)*, Javier Cervantes (D), Karina Villa (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Bill Cunningham (D), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
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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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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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IL bill #SB2273 • Last Action 02/04/2026
HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for health data in Illinois, creating the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. The legislation requires regulated entities (businesses processing health data in Illinois) to disclose detailed health data privacy policies that clearly explain what data is collected, how it's used, and with whom it's shared. The bill mandates that businesses can only collect, process, or sell an individual's health data with explicit, informed consent, and provides individuals with several key rights, including the ability to confirm what health data is being collected about them, request deletion of their data, and withdraw consent at any time. The bill prohibits discriminatory practices against individuals who choose not to share their health data and restricts businesses from using geofencing technologies around healthcare facilities to track or collect data about individuals seeking health services. Importantly, the law allows individuals who believe their health data privacy rights have been violated to seek legal recourse, with potential damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, depending on whether the violation was negligent or intentional. The Attorney General is also empowered to enforce the act, treating violations as deceptive business practices. The bill applies to businesses operating in Illinois and aims to give residents greater control and transparency over their sensitive health information.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. Provides that a regulated entity shall disclose and maintain a health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning health data privacy policies. Provides that a regulated entity shall not collect, share, or store health data, except in specified circumstances. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell health data concerning an individual without first obtaining valid authorization from the individual. Provides that a valid authorization to sell individual health data must contain specified information; a copy of the signed valid authorization must be provided to the individual; and the seller and purchaser of health data must retain a copy of all valid authorizations for sale of health data for 6 years after the date of its signature or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. Sets forth provisions concerning the consent required for collection, sharing, and storage of health data. Provides that an individual has the right to withdraw consent from the processing of the individual's health data. Provides that it is unlawful for a regulated entity to engage in discriminatory practices against individuals solely because they have not provided consent to the processing of their health data or have exercised any other rights provided by the provisions or guaranteed by law. Sets forth provisions concerning an individual's right to confirm whether a regulated entity is collecting, selling, sharing, or storing any of the individual's health data; an individual's right to have the individual's health data that is collected by a regulated entity deleted; prohibitions regarding geofencing; and individual health data security. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the provisions shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce a violation of the provisions as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB2413 • Last Action 02/04/2026
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act to establish a comprehensive paid leave system for workers in Illinois. The program will provide eligible employees with up to 18 weeks of paid leave (with an additional 9 weeks possible for pregnancy-related conditions), funded through a payroll premium contribution split between employers and employees (starting at 1.12% of wages, with employees paying 40% and employers paying 60%). Beginning January 1, 2028, employees can take paid leave for various reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, addressing their own serious health condition, reproductive health care, dealing with domestic or sexual violence, and certain military-related exigencies. To be eligible, workers must have earned at least $1,600 during their base period, with benefits calculated at 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week. The bill establishes a Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the program, creates a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund, and provides job protection and other safeguards for workers taking leave. Self-employed individuals may also elect to be covered, and the program includes provisions for employer equivalent plans, penalties for violations, and annual reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 12 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Cristina Castro (D), Omar Aquino (D), Rob Martwick (D), Mike Simmons (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Laura Fine (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Karina Villa (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Mike Porfirio (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: To Paid Leave
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VA bill #SB232 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors, aims to enhance protections for minors' data online. It prohibits companies, referred to as "controllers," from entering into agreements with a known minor for online services, products, or features unless they obtain verified consent from the minor's parent. The bill also imposes specific duties on controllers regarding advertising to minors, the use of algorithms that affect minors, and exercising reasonable care to prevent harm to minors online, such as self-harm, substance abuse, bullying, and sexual exploitation. Furthermore, it expands the consumer rights of parents, allowing them to obtain a copy of all data associated with their minor child, including details about who that data was shared with and how it is being used. The bill defines a "minor" as anyone under 18 years old and clarifies that a "controller" is the entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. This legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors. Prohibits a controller of an online service, product, or feature from entering into certain agreements with a known minor, unless such controller obtains verified consent from the minor's parent as specified in the bill. The bill imposes certain duties on a controller of an online service, product, or feature related to advertising, algorithm use, and reasonable care toward known minors. The bill expands the consumer rights of a parent to minors and adds a provision allowing a parent to obtain a copy of the minor's data. Current law offers certain consumer rights to the parents of children younger than age 13. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Head (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
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IL bill #SB2726 • Last Action 02/04/2026
ELEC CD-POLLING PLACES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to address law enforcement presence and voter intimidation in polling places. Specifically, the bill restricts law enforcement agents from entering and remaining in polling places unless they are called upon by election authorities, judges of election, or required by court order. Any law enforcement agent permitted to enter must provide a valid pollwatcher credential. The bill defines a "law enforcement agent" broadly to include federal, state, and local law enforcement with powers of arrest, detention, or subpoena. The legislation also expressly prohibits judges of election, pollwatchers, and other individuals from engaging in any practices intended to intimidate voters within a polling place, within 100 feet of a polling place, or on the property of a church or private school serving as a polling place. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not prevent a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when not performing law enforcement duties and do not apply to spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polling places. The aim of the bill appears to be protecting voter access and preventing potential intimidation or interference with the electoral process.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election authority shall not permit a law enforcement agent to enter and remain in a polling place, unless the law enforcement agent is called upon by the election authority or judges of election or required by court order. Provides that an election authority shall ensure that any law enforcement agent who is permitted to enter and remain in a polling place has provided the election authority with a valid pollwatcher credential. Provides that no judge of election, pollwatcher, or other person shall engage in any practice that is intended to intimidate a voter within any polling place, within 100 feet of any polling place, or on any of the property of that church or private school that is a polling place. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall (i) prohibit a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when the law enforcement agent is not performing law enforcement duties or (ii) apply to other spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polls.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/28/2025
• Last Action: To Elections
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FL bill #H1237 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Pub. Rec./Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to establish exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission. Specifically, it exempts a respiratory therapist's personal identifying information, beyond their name, license status, or number, from public disclosure unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its release. It also exempts portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, its executive committee, or other committees where matters specifically exempted by federal or state law are discussed, from public meeting requirements. Furthermore, recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings or portions of meetings will also be exempt from public records requirements. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to protect therapists' personal information and to allow Florida to participate in the compact, and they are subject to a future legislative review, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation, HB 1235, in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 468.3711, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a respiratory therapist's personal identifying information; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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KS bill #SB464 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Providing for the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Act, which will regulate the practice of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Kansas. The act defines key terms such as "anesthesiologist" (a physician specializing in anesthesiology), "anesthesiologist assistant" (a licensed individual providing patient services under an anesthesiologist's supervision), and "board" (the state board of healing arts). It outlines the requirements for licensure, including education, training, and passing an approved examination, and allows for licensure by endorsement for those with experience in other states. The bill also details provisions for active and inactive licenses, license renewal, and reinstatement, along with associated fees. It specifies the scope of practice for AAs, which includes assisting in anesthesia care plans, obtaining patient history, calibrating equipment, administering certain medications, and performing regional anesthetic procedures under supervision, while explicitly prohibiting them from prescribing medications. The act also sets limits on the number of AAs a supervising anesthesiologist can oversee (up to four) and establishes grounds for disciplinary action, such as license revocation or suspension, for unprofessional conduct or incompetence. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to include anesthesiologist assistants in provisions related to criminal history record checks and clarifies the responsibilities of supervising physicians when delegating medical acts. Finally, it repeals certain existing sections of law and enacts new ones to implement these provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the anesthesiologist assistant licensure act; providing for the powers, duties and functions of the state board of healing arts thereunder; amending K.S.A. 65-1163 and 65-28,127 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health and Welfare
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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IL bill #SB3350 • Last Action 02/04/2026
CD CORR-DOC SCAN PRISONER MAIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) must scan 100% of all incoming mail at correctional facilities within 180 days of the law's effective date, aiming to prevent synthetic drugs and opioids from entering prisons and endangering staff and incarcerated individuals, referred to as "committed persons." To achieve this, the IDOC will use all necessary methods for synthetic drug interdiction, and after scanning, each committed person will receive a digital copy of their mail. The bill also requires the IDOC to establish rules for mail delivery and scanning services to meet this scanning capacity and mandates that the Director of Corrections will report annually to the Governor and General Assembly on the quantity of detected synthetic drugs and opioids, starting one year after the scanning strategy is fully implemented.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall achieve 100% scanning capacity of all mail arriving at each correctional institution and facility not later than 180 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall utilize all means necessary to achieve synthetic drug interdiction in order to: (1) protect staff and committed persons from exposure to synthetic drugs and opioids introduced to correctional institutions and facilities through the mail; and (2) ensure that after a piece of mail is received at a correctional institution or facility, each committed person receives a digital copy of any mail that is addressed to the committed person. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules regarding the delivery of mail and mail scanning services necessary to achieve the scanning capacity described in this provision. Provides that beginning one year after the date on which the strategy is achieved and each year thereafter, the Director of Corrections shall submit to the Governor and General Assembly a report on the total quantity of detected synthetic drugs and opioids. Contains a findings provision.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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PA bill #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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KS bill #HB2678 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas Medical Cannabis Act, establishes a framework for the legal cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, and use of medical cannabis for patients with qualifying medical conditions. It outlines the roles of various state agencies, including the Department of Health and Environment for patient and caregiver registration, the Board of Healing Arts and Board of Nursing for medical provider certification, and the Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licensing of cannabis businesses. The act specifies qualifying medical conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, and PTSD, and details requirements for patient and caregiver identification cards, including provisions for minors and fee waivers for those with financial hardship. It also sets forth regulations for licensed cultivators, processors, laboratories, medical cannabis pharmacies, and disposal facilities, including licensing criteria, operational standards, and security measures. Importantly, the bill mandates the expungement of certain cannabis-related criminal records and establishes an excise tax on medical cannabis sales, with revenue allocated to childcare, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates. The act also includes provisions to prevent discrimination against medical cannabis patients and caregivers in employment, housing, and access to organ transplants, and clarifies that the use of medical cannabis will not be considered a basis for denying child custody or parental rights, nor will it be a factor in unemployment benefit eligibility or professional licensing, with specific exemptions for certain professions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to medical cannabis; enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act; providing for the licensure and regulation of the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products; establishing the medical cannabis registration fund and the medical cannabis regulation fund; requiring the expungement of cannabis-related charges; assessing an excise tax and requiring amounts collected from such tax to be used to fund child care, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing and property tax rebates; making exceptions to the crimes of unlawful manufacture and possession of controlled substances; amending K.S.A. 21-5703, 21- 5706, 21-5707, 21-5709, 21-5710, 21-6109, 23-3201, 38-2269, 44- 1009, 44-1015, 79-5201 and 79-5210 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1567, 21-5705, 21-6607, 22-3717, 22-4714, 44-501, 44-706, 65-1120 and 65- 28b08 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Ford Carr (D)*, John Alcala (D), Mike Amyx (D), Barbara Ballard (D), Abi Boatman (D), Wanda Brownlee Paige (D), Sydney Carlin (D), John Carmichael (D), Pam Curtis (D), Jo Ella Hoye (D), Angela Martinez (D), Lynn Melton (D), Heather Meyer (D), Brooklynne Mosley (D), K.C. Ohaebosim (D), Melissa Oropeza (D), Dan Osman (D), Mari-Lynn Poskin (D), Louis Ruiz (D), Tom Sawyer (D), Stephanie Clayton (D), Tobias Schlingensiepen (D), Alexis Simmons (D), Jerry Stogsdill (D), Lindsay Vaughn (D), Suzanne Wikle (D), Brandon Woodard (D), Rui Xu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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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: 23 : Ed Neilson (D)*, Stephenie Scialabba (R), Kristine Howard (D), Steve Mentzer (R), Robert Leadbeter (R), Ben Sanchez (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), José Giral (D), Dan Frankel (D), Tarik Khan (D), Mike Armanini (R), Perry Warren (D), Bob Freeman (D), Danielle Otten (D), Dave Zimmerman (R), Mark Gillen (R), Joe Ciresi (D), Tina Davis (D), Keith Harris (D), John Inglis (D), John Schlegel (R), Gregory Scott (D), Marla Gallo Brown (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/24/2025
• Last Action: Re-referred to Communications & Technology
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WA bill #SB5784 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Encouraging agency demographic data collection.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all state agencies in Washington collect voluntary self-identification demographic data, going beyond the minimum categories set by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive 15, to better measure program effectiveness and ensure equitable access to state services, with specific requirements for disaggregating data for groups like Asian individuals into more granular ethnic categories, and requires that this data be included in demographic reports by June 30, 2030, while protecting individual privacy by excluding "personal information" (defined as sensitive identifying data like social security numbers or financial account details) and making other data publicly available; it also establishes a multiagency committee to review and approve requests for exemptions or variances from these detailed data collection requirements, and requires agencies to develop phased implementation plans by December 1, 2026, with a statewide summary report due by June 30, 2027; additionally, it amends existing law regarding student data collection to align with the new federal standards and expands the categories for disaggregating student data, particularly concerning suspensions and expulsions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to agency demographic data collection; reenacting 2 and amending RCW 28A.300.042; and adding a new chapter to Title 42 3 RCW. 4
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• Introduced: 03/04/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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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IL bill #SB1665 • Last Action 02/04/2026
FOIA-PRELIMINARY DRAFT-STUDY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify exemptions related to draft documents and studies. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows for the exemption of studies, drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda, and other records containing opinions or policy formulations. However, this exemption is not absolute: if a draft record has remained in draft form for more than 12 months and was funded by public dollars from a local government unit, it can no longer be kept confidential. This change aims to increase transparency by preventing government entities from indefinitely keeping draft documents secret, while still protecting preliminary work products during the active development stage. The modification is part of Illinois' ongoing efforts to balance government transparency with the need for agencies to develop and refine policy recommendations without premature public scrutiny.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure any studies, drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda, and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, except that a specific record or relevant portion of a record is not exempt if the record has remained in draft form for more than a 12-month period and public dollars were spent by a unit of local government to conduct such a study.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Martwick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: To Government Operations
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IL bill #SB3437 • Last Action 02/04/2026
DCEO-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act and makes several changes to existing Illinois laws. It allows the Illinois Council on Women and Girls to establish a subcommittee to research organizations supporting at-risk women, and it repeals a provision requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) website to list economic benefits for businesses by July 1, 2026. The bill also adjusts the deadline for several annual reports filed by the DCEO to January 31st, instead of January 1st, and modifies the membership of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority's Board. Additionally, it extends the sunset dates for several tax credits, including those for apprenticeship education expenses, research and development, angel investments, and River Edge Redevelopment Zones, meaning these credits will remain in effect for longer periods. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act. Amends the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act. Provides that the Council on Women and Girls may create the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Subcommittee to research and analyze organizations that support at-risk women in the State. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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PA bill #HB802 • Last Action 02/04/2026
In procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law to expand exceptions for public records in two key ways. First, it modifies the existing provision about notes and working papers prepared by public officials, adding a new category that allows materials created to assist individuals with disabilities (such as braille translations or large print materials) to be exempt from public disclosure. Second, the bill creates a new exception that protects the identity of claimants or victims in settlements involving sexual harassment or sexual assault claims. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while financial records are generally open to public access, agencies can still redact certain protected information, including the new sexual harassment/assault settlement exception. The changes aim to provide additional privacy protections for vulnerable individuals, particularly those with disabilities and those who have experienced sexual harassment or assault, while maintaining the general principle of transparency in government records. The amendments will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each Commonwealth agency, local agency, judicial agency and legislative agency, for procedure, for appeal of agency determination, for judicial review and for the Office of Open Records; imposing penalties; providing for reporting by State-related institutions; requiring the posting of certain State contract information on the Internet; and making related repeals," in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/05/2025
• Last Action: Removed from table
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ME bill #LD102 • Last Action 02/04/2026
An Act to Notify the Public of Juveniles Who Are Wanted Persons
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Maine law to allow criminal justice agencies to publicly disclose specific information about juvenile wanted persons under certain circumstances. The bill permits the release of limited personal details - including name, date of birth, physical description, photograph, location of alleged escape, and details about potential criminal charges - when a juvenile is believed to have escaped custody or has an outstanding arrest warrant for serious crimes. The disclosure is allowed in three specific scenarios: when a juvenile is believed to have escaped from official custody, escaped from arrest or during transport, or when a warrant exists for a serious crime that would be considered murder or a Class A, B, C, or D crime if committed by an adult. Importantly, the bill restricts the shared information to only these specific details and prohibits disclosure of broader juvenile history record information. The public release of information is also permitted if the juvenile has already reached 18 years of age at the time of the alleged escape. The goal of these provisions is to assist in apprehending potentially dangerous juvenile offenders while still maintaining some protections for juvenile records.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows criminal justice agencies to provide to the public certain juvenile history record information for the purpose of apprehending juveniles when either the juvenile has escaped from custody as defined by the Maine Criminal Code or a warrant of arrest has been issued alleging the juvenile has committed a juvenile crime that would constitute murder or a Class A, B, C or D crime if the juvenile were an adult. The bill also allows the juvenile history record information to be shared if the juvenile had attained 18 years of age at the time of the alleged escape.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Lajoie (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/07/2025
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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WA bill #HB2537 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to clarify which facilities are considered "emissions-intensive, trade-exposed" (EITE) and therefore eligible for free allowances, which are permits to emit greenhouse gases. The bill updates the criteria for identifying these facilities by referencing the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expands the definition to include "facilities" rather than just "manufacturing businesses." It also introduces new reporting and planning requirements for EITE facilities to receive free allowances after January 1, 2027, mandating detailed information on emissions sources, production volumes, and plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through technological advancements and process changes. The bill also outlines a process for adjusting allowance allocations based on factors like changes in competitive environments or production, and requires the department to develop recommendations for future allowance schedules beyond 2034, considering various stakeholder inputs and potential impacts on overburdened communities.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; and amending RCW 3 70A.65.110. 4
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Beth Doglio (D)*, Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Liz Berry (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Alex Ramel (D), Shaun Scott (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations.
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RI bill #H7495 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act," allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds, which are contributions received to support a candidate or officeholder, for security-related expenses. These expenses can include the purchase, installation, and ongoing monitoring of physical security equipment like surveillance cameras and alarm systems for their homes and offices, as well as for their campaign staff and immediate family (spouse, registered domestic partner, or minor children residing in the household). This is intended to address security risks that arise from their public service or candidacy. There is a limit of $10,000 per individual and campaign cycle for physical security equipment and its installation, and campaign funds cannot be used for firearms, ammunition, payments to family members, or unrelated home improvements. All such expenditures must be documented with itemized receipts or invoices, reported to the state campaign finance agency, and are subject to public disclosure, though specific threat details will be kept private. The Board of Elections will establish rules to implement and enforce these provisions, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would authorize the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jennifer Boylan (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D), Jackie Baginski (D), Katie Kazarian (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jennifer Stewart (D), Michelle McGaw (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Mary Messier (D), Jenni Azanero Furtado (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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PA bill #HB1640 • Last Action 02/04/2026
In rules of evidence, providing for protection of reproductive health services records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new protections for reproductive health services records in Pennsylvania, establishing strict confidentiality guidelines for medical information related to reproductive healthcare. The bill prevents covered entities (such as healthcare providers) from disclosing patient communications or medical information about reproductive health services without the patient's explicit written consent, with several specific exceptions. These exceptions include disclosures authorized by court rules, sharing information with the entity's attorney or insurer for legal defense, reporting suspected child or senior abuse, and investigations by the Department of State. The bill does not override existing confidentiality laws for medical professionals and maintains protections for communications with various professional counselors and healthcare providers. Reproductive health care services are defined broadly to include medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, contraception, or pregnancy termination. The bill requires covered entities to inform patients of their right to withhold consent for record disclosure and provides safeguards against unauthorized sharing of sensitive medical information. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing healthcare providers and patients with clear guidelines for protecting reproductive health service records.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, providing for protection of reproductive health services records.
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• Introduced: 06/23/2025
• Added: 06/24/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Mary Jo Daley (D)*, Melissa Shusterman (D), Danielle Otten (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Ben Waxman (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Kristine Howard (D), Tarah Probst (D), Chris Pielli (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Dan Williams (D), Tim Brennan (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Roni Green (D), Heather Boyd (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Tim Briggs (D), Gina Curry (D), Jacklyn Rusnock (D), Jenn O'Mara (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 06/24/2025
• Last Action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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FL bill #S0268 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Public Records/Emergency Department Physicians
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill defines an "emergency department physician" as a licensed physician working in a hospital's emergency department and creates an exemption from public records laws for certain personal information of these physicians, their spouses, and their children under 26 years old, including their home addresses, personal phone numbers, dates of birth, and the names and locations of schools or daycare facilities their children attend. This exemption is retroactive and requires agencies holding this information to maintain its exempt status if the individual requests it and provides sworn confirmation of their eligibility, and the agency must continue to protect the information until the exemption no longer applies. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that emergency department physicians are vulnerable to violence and harassment due to the nature of their work, and that releasing their personal information could endanger them and their families, with this harm outweighing any public benefit from disclosure. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “emergency department physician”; providing exemptions from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians and the spouses and certain children of such emergency department physicians; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; requiring certain agencies that are custodians of the exempt information to maintain the exempt status of such information under certain circumstances; specifying procedures for requesting an agency to maintain the exempt status of such information; providing that an individual has a duty to withdraw a request if the exemption no longer applies to him or her; requiring custodial agencies to maintain the exempt status of such information until the exemption no longer applies to the individual; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/23/2025
• Added: 10/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Health Policy, Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*, Gayle Harrell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: CS by Health Policy read 1st time
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OK bill #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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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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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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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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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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IL bill #HB4641 • Last Action 02/03/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis regulation in Illinois. It expands confidentiality provisions for the Department of Professional Regulation to include the Office of Executive Inspector General and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. The Illinois Procurement Code's exemption period for implementing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act is extended. Starting July 1, 2026, cannabis purchased by qualifying patients or caregivers will be treated as "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" for tax purposes under the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act will be amended to rename the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program, remove its sunset date and emergency rulemaking provisions, update definitions, and align with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, with some provisions expiring or being repealed. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act itself will see updated definitions, merged licenses, prioritized medical patients, allowance for license relocation, revised training and compliance requirements, and the authorization of integrated identification card systems, along with new diversity spending and reporting requirements with penalties. Finally, the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act will remove references to marijuana and hashish from its purpose.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law to add references in confidentiality provisions to the Office of Executive Inspector General and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to extend the exemption period for implementing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Amends the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to include cannabis purchased by qualifying patients or caregivers as "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" beginning July 1, 2026. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to rename the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program, eliminate the sunset of the Program and emergency rulemaking provisions, revise definitions, add references to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, supplant or sunset certain provisions on July 1, 2026, repeal certain provisions on January 1, 2027, and make conforming changes. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to update definitions, merge licenses, prioritize medical patients, allow license relocation, revise training and compliance requirements, and authorize integrated identification card systems. Establishes diversity spending and reporting requirements with penalties. Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act to delete references to marijuana and hashish in the purpose of the Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sonya Harper (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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OK bill #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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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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KS bill #HB2674 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Prohibiting certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS and requiring disclosure of information and the testing of products that contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold, offered for sale, distributed or distributed for sale in this state.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the PFAS Protection Act, aims to reduce the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals intentionally added to products for specific functions, by prohibiting their sale in certain items and requiring manufacturers to disclose information and test their products. Starting January 1, 2027, PFAS will be banned in cookware, food packaging, dental floss, juvenile products, and firefighting foams, with a further ban on carpets, rugs, cleaning products, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, textiles, textile furnishings, ski waxes, and upholstered furniture taking effect on January 1, 2028. The Department of Health and Environment is authorized to create rules to prohibit other consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS if deemed necessary for health or environmental protection, with a minimum six-month notice period before such prohibitions take effect. Manufacturers must report details about PFAS in their products, including its purpose and amount, by January 1, 2027, and face restrictions on sales if they fail to comply or if testing reveals the presence of intentionally added PFAS. The act includes various exemptions for products regulated by federal law, used items, medical devices, certain equipment, and specific industrial or public health applications, and the department can designate "currently unavoidable uses" of PFAS where alternatives are not reasonably available.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the environment; enacting the PFAS protection act; prohibiting certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS; authorizing the department of health and environment to adopt rules and regulations to prohibit certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS; requiring disclosure of information and the testing of products that contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold, offered for sale, distributed or distributed for sale in this state.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lauren Bohi (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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IL bill #SB2751 • Last Action 02/03/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, contingent on Senate Bill 642 of the 104th General Assembly becoming law, amends the Property Tax Code to adjust how the "maximum income limitation" is calculated for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption for taxable years 2029 and beyond. Specifically, it mandates that for these future years, the maximum income allowed to qualify for the exemption will be determined by taking the previous year's maximum income limitation and increasing it by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index-U (CPI-U), which is a measure of inflation for goods and services used by urban consumers, for the 12 months ending in September of the preceding year. The bill also adds a definition for "Consumer Price Index-U" to clarify its meaning. This change aims to ensure that the income threshold for the exemption keeps pace with inflation, providing ongoing property tax relief to eligible low-income seniors.
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Bill Summary: Provides that, if and only if Senate Bill 642 of the 104th General Assembly becomes law in the form in which it passed both houses on October 31, 2025, then a provision in the Property Tax Code concerning the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is amended by (i) specifying that, for taxable years 2029 and thereafter, the term "maximum income limitation" means the maximum income limitation for the immediately preceding taxable year, multiplied by one plus the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index-U for the 12-month period ending in September of the calendar year immediately preceding the taxable year for which the limitation is calculated and (ii) adding a definition of the term "Consumer Price Index-u". Effective upon becoming law or on the date Senate Bill 642 of the 104th General Assembly takes effect, whichever is later.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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OK bill #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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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 #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 #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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OK bill #SB1971 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Charter schools; adding requirements to charter school application; requiring annual oversight and performance review. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning charter schools in Oklahoma, introduces new requirements for charter school applications and strengthens oversight and performance reviews. It mandates that applicants and sponsors complete specific training, and applications must now include more detailed information about the school's operations, finances, and student support plans. A key provision requires annual oversight and performance reviews for each charter school, which must evaluate academic, operational, and financial performance, assess the school's administrator, and administer an anonymous survey to parents and guardians. The results of these reviews must be shared with the school's governing board and posted online by the sponsor. Furthermore, the bill clarifies procedures for charter contract renewals and terminations, including requirements for sponsors to provide detailed performance reports and for charter schools to address any identified deficiencies. It also establishes consequences for sponsors who fail to conduct these reviews or address compliance issues, potentially leading to the suspension of their authority to sponsor new charter schools, and mandates that such deficiencies be clearly identified. The bill also updates language regarding student discipline policies for students with disabilities and ensures charter schools and virtual charter schools adhere to open meeting and open records laws, including a public comment period and posting their response procedures for open records requests.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to charter schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-134, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023, and 3-137, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3-134 and 3-137), which relate to the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act; adding requirements to charter school application; requiring certain review to be provided to certain governing board and posted on certain sponsor’s website; providing contents of annual oversight and performance review; requiring certain survey to be administered according to certain requirements; requiring a sponsor’s performance report to include certain information; directing the Statewide Charter School Board to suspend certain sponsor authority if a sponsor fails to take certain actions; requiring certain determination to identify certain deficiencies; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kendal Sacchieri (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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IL bill #HB4662 • Last Action 02/03/2026
AGING-IN-HOME SERVICES-RATES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning aging-in-home services rates in Illinois, mandates that starting January 1, 2027, and subject to federal approval, the hourly rate for in-home services will increase to $33.92. This increase is intended to ensure direct service workers, who provide essential care to seniors, receive a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour. To qualify for this higher rate, in-home service providers must certify to the Department on Aging that they are paying their direct service workers at least $20.75 per hour and must submit cost reports consistent with administrative rules. The bill also specifies that fringe benefits for these workers cannot be reduced as a result of these rate increases. Furthermore, beginning January 1, 2027, the Department on Aging will require providers to spend at least 79% of the total payments received for home care aide services under the Community Care Program (CCP) on direct compensation for these workers, and providers will need to submit annual cost reports to demonstrate compliance, with the Department updating existing rules to reflect this increased spending requirement from 77% to 79%.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that, subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2027, rates for in-home services shall be increased to $33.92 to sustain a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour for direct service workers. Requires rates in subsequent State fiscal years to be no lower than the rates put into effect upon federal approval. Provides that in order for a provider of in-home services to be eligible to receive the $33.92 rate, the provider must pay a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour to all direct service workers employed by the provider. Requires providers of in-home services to certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers. Requires each provider of in-home services to submit cost reports to the Department consistent with a specified administrative rule in order to be eligible for the $33.92 rate for in-home services. Provides that fringe benefits shall not be reduced in relation to the described rate increases. Requires the Department, beginning January 1, 2027, to ensure that each in-home service provider spends a minimum of 79% of the total payments the provider receives for home care aide services it furnishes under the Community Care Program on total compensation for direct service workers who furnish those services. Requires annual direct service worker cost reports from providers; and requires the Department to amend existing rules on financial reporting and minimum direct service worker costs to reflect the increase in the direct service worker spending requirement from 77% to 79%.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 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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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 Nationwise 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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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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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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IL bill #SB2713 • Last Action 02/03/2026
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act and the Freedom of Information Act to enhance workplace safety protections for health care workers. The bill requires health care providers to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs in consultation with direct care employees, including identifying potential hazards, establishing reporting systems, and creating procedures for investigating and responding to violent incidents. Key provisions include mandating that health care providers cannot discourage workers from reporting workplace violence to law enforcement or the Department of Public Health, requiring annual reporting of violent incidents, and establishing a detailed incident logging system that classifies types of workplace violence. The bill introduces penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to $500 per day for failing to submit a workplace violence prevention program and potential total fines of up to $365,000 in a 12-month period for repeated violations. Additionally, the bill exempts workplace violence records from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information while promoting a safer healthcare environment.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act. Makes changes to defined terms. In provisions concerning workplace safety, provides that a health care worker may not be discouraged from contacting law enforcement or the Department of Public Health regarding workplace violence and a health care provider may not hold a policy that limits such contact. Adds additional requirements to the workplace violence prevention program, including reporting requirements and identifying the need for additional security and alarms, adequate exit routes, monitoring systems, barrier protections, lighting, entry procedures, and systems to identify and flag persons who have previously committed violent acts in the health care provider space. Sets forth provisions concerning violent incident investigations and recordkeeping and reporting requirements for health care providers regarding violent incidents. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public disclosure workplace violence records maintained by health care providers as required under a specified provision of the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 10/14/2025
• Added: 10/15/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 10/14/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive
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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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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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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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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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IL bill #HB4597 • Last Action 02/03/2026
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: 1 : Sharon Chung (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 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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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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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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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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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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WV bill #HB5123 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Consumer Data Protection Act, aims to enhance consumer privacy by granting individuals several rights regarding their personal information collected by businesses. Consumers will have the right to request a copy of their personal data, ask for their information to be deleted or corrected, and inquire about what personal data has been sold or shared. Crucially, consumers can opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information with third parties, and businesses are prohibited from discriminating against consumers who exercise these rights. The bill also establishes procedures for handling these requests, including a specific form for opting out of data sales or sharing, and creates a private right for consumers to sue for violations. The West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection is empowered to create rules for enforcing this act and to bring legal action against businesses that violate its provisions, with penalties for unintentional and intentional violations, and increased penalties for violations involving minors.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to protect consumer data privacy by establishing a consumer right to request copy of personal data collected; establishing a consumer right to have personal information deleted or corrected; establishing a consumer right to request personal data sold or shared; establishing a consumer right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information to third parties; prohibiting discrimination against consumers who exercise their right under this article; establishing procedures for requests for personal information under this article; establish a form to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information; creating a private cause of action; empowering the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to establish rules under this article for enforcement; and empowering the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to bring suit for violation of this article.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kayla Young (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
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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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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 #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 #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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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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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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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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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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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 #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 #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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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 #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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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 #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 #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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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 #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 #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 #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 #HB732 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements of a conviction including parole but not probation.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Mississippi law regarding voting rights for individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically aiming to restore voting rights upon completion of all sentencing requirements, excluding probation. It clarifies that individuals convicted of voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, or other disenfranchising crimes (excluding murder and rape) will have their voting rights suspended upon conviction. These rights will only be restored after they have fully satisfied all aspects of their sentence, including parole, but not probation. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of the Mississippi Code related to voter registration and election administration to align with these changes, and it brings forward existing sections concerning disqualification from office and restoration of suffrage for military service for potential future amendments.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions Except For Murder And Rape Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction Including Parole But Not Probation; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeramey Anderson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #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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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 #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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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 #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 #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 #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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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 #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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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 #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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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 #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 #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 #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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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: 1
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SIRC/SFC
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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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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 #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 #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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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 #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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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 #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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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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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 #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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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: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
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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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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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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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MS bill #HB1423 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; automatically restore for person convicted of disenfranchising crime that is expunged.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to automatically restore voting rights for individuals in Mississippi whose convictions for disenfranchising crimes have been expunged, meaning they have been legally removed from their criminal record. Specifically, it clarifies that an expungement of a disenfranchising crime, provided no other such crimes remain on record and all other voting requirements are met, allows a person to register and vote as a qualified elector. The bill also mandates that county election officials must automatically update the Statewide Election Management System, which is a centralized database of all registered voters, to include individuals whose disenfranchising crime convictions have been expunged and who are otherwise eligible to vote. This change is intended to ensure that once a conviction is expunged and the individual meets the criteria, their right to vote is recognized and their name is properly reinstated in the voter registration system without requiring them to re-register.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Effect Of Expungement Procedures In Relation To Qualified Electors; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Has Had A Disenfranchising Crime Conviction Expunged, Who Has Not Been Convicted Of Any Other Disenfranchising Crime And Who Meets All Other Requirements To Become A Qualified Elector Shall Be Allowed To Register To Vote As A Qualified Elector; To Amend Sections 23-15-151 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The County Registrar Or Election Commissioner To Automatically Place The Name Of A Person Previously Registered To Vote Whose Disenfranchising Crime Was Expunged, Who Has Not Been Convicted Of Another Disenfranchising Crime And Who Is Otherwise An Eligible Voter Into The Statewide Election Management System; To Amend Sections 23-15-125, 23-15-153, 23-15-165 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kabir Karriem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #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 #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 #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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FL bill #S1514 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Space Florida
Status: In Committee
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: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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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 #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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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 #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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FL bill #H7023 • Last Action 02/03/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity
Status: In Committee
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: 16
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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 #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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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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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 #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 #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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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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PA bill #SB802 • Last Action 02/03/2026
In licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.
Status: In Committee
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: 2 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Appropriations
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MS bill #HB704 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act, makes it illegal to intentionally and willfully release someone's "restricted personal information" – which includes Social Security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and personal email or fax numbers – if that person is a "covered person" or their "close relation." Covered persons are defined as law enforcement officers, public officials, court personnel, or witnesses in criminal cases. The intent behind releasing this information must be to harass, threaten, intimidate, or incite a crime against the covered person or their family. Penalties range from a misdemeanor for a first offense, with fines and jail time, to a felony for subsequent offenses, with more severe fines and longer prison sentences, and even harsher penalties if the crime is a "crime of violence." Additionally, the bill amends the Public Records Act to exempt the restricted personal information of covered persons from public disclosure, meaning this sensitive data will be harder to obtain through public records requests. The bill also includes a provision that brings forward existing law regarding the random drawing of jurors for potential amendment, though no specific changes are detailed in this summary.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; To Prohibit The Intentional And Willful Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Persons; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Information Of Certain Persons From The Public Records Act; To Bring Forward Section 13-5-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The Random Drawing Of Jurors, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Jeffrey Hulum (D)*, Christopher Bell (D)*, Bryant W. Clark (D)*, Stephanie Foster (D)*, John Hines (D)*, Solomon Osborne (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #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 #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 #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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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 #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 #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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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 #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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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 #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 #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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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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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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RI bill #H7369 • Last Action 02/03/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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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 #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 #HB862 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of conviction of a felony.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning voting rights in Mississippi, proposes to automatically restore the right to vote to individuals convicted of a felony once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines, completing probation, or serving their sentence. Previously, the law specified that certain crimes, including vote fraud and those listed in the Mississippi Constitution, were "disenfranchising," meaning they resulted in the loss of voting rights. This bill simplifies that by focusing on any felony conviction. The changes aim to streamline the process of restoring voting rights by making it automatic upon completion of sentencing, rather than requiring a separate pardon or action, and will be reflected in the state's electronic voter registration system, known as the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS). The bill also includes provisions to bring existing laws regarding disenfranchisement and restoration of suffrage for military service up to date for potential amendment.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of A Felony Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Earle Banks (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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 #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 #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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HI bill #HB2463 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Relating To Consumer Privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Hawaii Drop and Delete Act, aims to protect consumer privacy by regulating data brokers, which are companies that collect and sell personal information without a direct relationship with the consumer. Key provisions include requiring data brokers to register annually with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and to pay a registration fee that will go into a new Consumer Privacy Fund. The bill establishes a clear and accessible mechanism for consumers to request that data brokers delete their personal information, with specific timelines for data brokers to comply and a prohibition on selling or sharing new personal information after a deletion request. It also outlines exceptions where deletion may not be required, such as for completing transactions or complying with legal obligations. Furthermore, the bill creates a private right of action, allowing consumers to sue data brokers for violations of the act and seek damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief, while also establishing limitations on administrative and private actions.
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Bill Summary: Establishes the Hawaii Drop and Delete Act to limit the information data brokers collect and sell regarding consumer information. Establishes a deletion mechanism allowing consumers to request data brokers to drop their personal information. Establishes the consumer privacy fund. Establishes a private right of action.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Joe Gedeon (R)*, David Alcos (R)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Diamond Garcia (R)*, Lauren Matsumoto (R)*, Christopher Muraoka (R)*, Elijah Pierick (R)*, Garner Shimizu (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to ECD, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 7
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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 #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 #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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FL bill #H7017 • Last Action 02/03/2026
OGSR/Trade Secrets
Status: In Committee
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: 16
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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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 #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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HI bill #HB2371 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Relating To Medicaid.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reform Hawaii's Medicaid program by prohibiting financial risk-bearing entities, such as managed care organizations, from administering services, and instead requires the Department of Human Services to contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) for non-risk administrative functions like claims processing and prior authorization review. The bill also mandates the creation of a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs for care coordination services, and ensures that physicians, practitioners, hospitals, and other providers are paid directly by the State's Medicaid agency on a fee-for-service basis, with payments for services being at least 100% of Medicare rates. To enhance local oversight and feedback, regional health hubs will be established in each county, and a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group will be convened to support the transition and continuous improvement of the program, with reports to the Legislature and appropriations for these changes.
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Bill Summary: Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Amy Perruso (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Ikaika Hussey (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Della Belatti (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Referred to HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
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HI bill #HB2379 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Relating To Insurance Fraud.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen insurance fraud prevention and enforcement by expanding the definition of insurance fraud, particularly during declared emergencies, and by introducing new offenses such as "claim harvesting" (soliciting claims through deceptive practices) and "post-loss assignment abuse" (misusing assignments of insurance benefits). It also clarifies prohibitions against "litigation financing arrangements" that support fraudulent claims and enhances penalties for insurance fraud, including increased fines and potential license sanctions. The bill authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for tracking insurance fraud data and to share this information with authorized agencies, while also protecting sensitive data. Furthermore, it mandates that the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch use "fraud analytics" or "predictive analytics" (statistical modeling and AI to identify fraud patterns) to prioritize investigations, but not as the sole basis for action. The bill also introduces protections for whistleblowers who report suspected insurance fraud in good faith and requires insurers to report suspected fraud. Finally, it updates reporting requirements for the Insurance Commissioner to the Legislature to include details on fraud investigations and outcomes, and appropriates funds to support these efforts.
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Bill Summary: Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Mark Hashem (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Referred to CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
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HI bill #HB2591 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal, data.hawaii.gov, by developing and publishing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot and data visualizations to help the public find information about state services. The AI chatbot, defined as a software program that simulates human conversation using generative AI, will be developed in phases with full transparency, including yearly audits, and will offer answers in English and Olelo Hawaii, with source links and a disclaimer that the information is AI-generated. It will also provide a way to connect users with a human if needed, explicitly prohibit legal or medical advice, and prevent users from deleting or exporting collected data. The Chief Data Officer will also develop a system to evaluate and select AI governance tools for state departments and agencies to ensure responsible AI use, and establish a mechanism for reporting and publishing AI use cases and vendors. Additionally, the bill appropriates $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the development of the AI chatbot, AI governance tools, the creation of two new full-time positions (an AI engineer and an AI scientist), and improvements to the open data portal. The bill also amends existing statutes to incorporate these responsibilities for the Chief Data Officer and the data task force, and specifies that the Act takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Requires the Chief Data Officer to enhance the State's open data portal website through the phased development and publishing of an artificial intelligence chatbot and necessary data visualizations on statewide shared data sets to assist the public in navigating the open data portal website and finding information about statewide services across state departments and agencies. Requires the Chief Data Officer to develop a system to evaluate and select for procurement artificial intelligence governance tools for use by state departments and agencies and establish a mechanism for reporting and publication of artificial intelligence use cases and artificial intelligence vendors used by the departments and agencies. Appropriates funds.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 22 : Sean Quinlan (D)*, Andrew Garrett (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Lisa Kitagawa (D)*, Sam Kong (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Trish La Chica (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Jackson Sayama (D)*, Gregg Takayama (D)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, Shirley Ann Templo (D)*, Luke Evslin (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 6
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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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CA bill #AB1083 • Last Action 02/02/2026
California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: housing development projects: natural and protected lands: record of proceedings.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several modifications to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with a focus on housing development and environmental protections. The bill introduces a definition for "tourism facility" and expands the definition of "natural and protected lands" to include additional types of habitat and conservation areas. It modifies existing exemptions for housing element rezonings, limiting these exemptions for projects involving tourism facilities or located on certain protected lands. The bill creates a specific, time-limited exemption for semiconductor manufacturing facilities, contingent on meeting numerous labor, environmental, and community benefit requirements, including using a skilled and trained workforce, paying prevailing wages, and entering into community benefits agreements. The bill also changes requirements for preparing the record of proceedings in CEQA legal challenges, eliminating previous limitations on internal agency communications that could be included in the record. Additionally, the bill requires the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission to develop guidelines for evaluating high-road employment standards and mandates a report to the Legislature on semiconductor manufacturing facility projects. These changes aim to streamline environmental review processes for certain types of development while maintaining protections for sensitive environmental areas and promoting high-quality employment practices.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 21067.5, 21080.085, 21080.1, 21080.69, and 21167.6 of, and to add Section 21060.6 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 09/14/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 24 : Damon Connolly (D)*, Dawn Addis (D)*, Celeste Rodriguez (D)*, Robert Garcia (D)*, Gregg Hart (D)*, Ash Kalra (D)*, Maggy Krell (D)*, Alex Lee (D)*, Al Muratsuchi (D)*, Chris Rogers (D)*, Nick Schultz (D)*, Rick Zbur (D)*, Ben Allen (D), Catherine Blakespear (D), María Elena Durazo (D), Caroline Menjivar (D), Steve Padilla (D), Sasha Perez (D), Steve Bennett (D), Jessica Caloza (D), Sade Elhawary (D), Jacqui Irwin (D), Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D), Chris Ward (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 09/11/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #SB592 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Property tax: change in ownership: residential rental property.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies California property tax law by creating new provisions that prevent property tax reassessments when certain types of residential rental properties are transferred to specific entities. Specifically, the bill allows property tax assessment to remain unchanged when residential properties are transferred to a limited-equity housing cooperative or a community land trust, provided certain conditions are met. For a limited-equity housing cooperative, at least 51% of the current tenants must participate in the ownership through voting shares or membership interests, and the cooperative must have a two-year grace period to achieve this tenant participation level. For a community land trust, the transfer must be supported by at least a majority of current tenants. The bill also establishes detailed requirements for what constitutes a limited-equity housing cooperative, including restrictions on how membership interests can be valued and transferred, and mandates specific reporting requirements for these cooperatives. Additionally, the bill protects the privacy of tenants by exempting tenant support petitions from public disclosure and requires that any documentation provided to county assessors maintain tenant confidentiality. The legislation is designed to facilitate affordable housing conversions and protect tenants' ability to collectively purchase and maintain their residential properties without triggering property tax reassessments.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 62.1.1 to the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation, to take effect immediately, tax levy.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)*, Mark González (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 04/21/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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IL bill #SB3171 • Last Action 02/02/2026
FIREARM OWNERS ID ACT-REPEAL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, which previously required individuals to obtain a card to possess firearms and ammunition in Illinois. The bill makes conforming changes to various other laws to reflect this repeal. For instance, it removes references to the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (FOID card) in laws concerning open meetings, freedom of information, gun trafficking information, first responder suicide prevention, the purchase of service firearms by retiring officers, the powers and duties of the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act, the State Finance Act, the Peace Officer Firearm Training Act, the Counties Code, the School Code, the Illinois Explosives Act, the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2004, the Illinois Gambling Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, the Firearms Restraining Order Act, the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act, the Wildlife Code, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Criminal Code of 2012, the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and the Unified Code of Corrections. These changes remove the requirement for individuals to possess a FOID card in various contexts, such as for purchasing firearms, carrying concealed weapons, or for certain professions. The bill also removes provisions related to the FOID card from laws concerning the definition of firearms and ammunition, the unlawful possession of weapons by felons, and the reporting of lost or stolen firearms.
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Bill Summary: Repeals the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Anderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB3137 • Last Action 02/02/2026
RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to revert several statutes to their previous forms, effectively undoing changes made by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. Key provisions include repealing the Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act, the No Representation Without Population Act, and the Reporting of Deaths in Custody Act. It also amends the Freedom of Information Act and the State Records Act to clarify that arrest reports must include the amount of bail or bond if the individual is incarcerated, and it modifies the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to adjust residency requirements for peace officers and firefighters in collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to various other acts, including those related to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act, the Illinois Police Training Act, the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act, the Uniform Crime Reporting Act, the Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act, the Counties Code, the Illinois Municipal Code, the Campus Security Enhancement Act, the Illinois Insurance Code, the Illinois Gambling Act, the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act, the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, the Clerks of Courts Act, the Attorney Act, the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and the Criminal Code of 2012, primarily by removing or modifying provisions related to pretrial release, bail, and certain law enforcement practices. The bill also introduces new provisions related to peace bonds and bail bond procedures.
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Bill Summary: Amends, repeals, and reenacts various Acts. Restores the statutes to the form in which they existed before their amendment by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. Makes other technical changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Anderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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HI bill #SB3306 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Relating To Medicaid.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reform Hawaii's Medicaid program by prohibiting financial risk-bearing entities, such as managed care organizations, from administering services, and instead mandates that the Department of Human Services contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) for non-risk administrative functions like claims processing and prior authorization review. The bill also establishes a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs for care coordination services, and requires direct payment from the state's Medicaid agency to healthcare providers on a fee-for-service basis, with care coordination funded separately. To enhance oversight and community engagement, the bill mandates the creation of regional health hubs in each county and a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group, and requires the Department to report annually to the Legislature on program performance and finances, while also appropriating funds for the transition and implementation of these changes.
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Bill Summary: Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to HHS, WAM.
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PA bill #SB49 • Last Action 02/02/2026
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 as an independent regulatory agency to oversee cannabis-related activities in Pennsylvania. The board will consist of seven members (three appointed by the Governor and four by legislative leaders) who will serve staggered terms and be subject to strict ethical guidelines and background checks. The board will have comprehensive powers to regulate cannabis organizations, including issuing permits, conducting investigations, establishing rules for cultivation, processing, transportation, and dispensing of cannabis, and creating a seed-to-sale tracking system. The bill creates a Cannabis Regulation Fund that will allocate revenues to the board's operations (55%), drug abuse prevention programs (10%), local police departments (10%), and the General Fund (remainder). The legislation transfers oversight of the medical marijuana program from the Department of Health to this new board and establishes detailed regulations for cannabis warehousing, distribution, and third-party transportation. Key provisions include implementing strict security protocols, background checks for employees, detailed reporting requirements, and civil penalties for unauthorized cannabis activities. The bill aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for cannabis operations in Pennsylvania, with a focus on public safety, patient access, and responsible business practices.
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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: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 06/30/2025
• Last Action: Re-committed to Law & Justice
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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 #AB1095 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Data centers: waste heat energy.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to expand the Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund Program by adding a new category of climate catalyst projects focused on data centers' waste heat energy capture and conversion. Specifically, the bill authorizes the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (I-Bank) to provide financial assistance for projects that enable the capture and conversion of data centers' waste heat, with the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission serving as the consulting agency. If multiple projects seek funding, the consulting agencies will prioritize based on state policy and financial considerations. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions to the Renewables Portfolio Standard Program that would allow data centers to receive renewable energy credits for waste heat energy conversion under certain conditions. These conditions include demonstrating the capture and conversion of waste heat to electricity, using the generated energy at the same facility where it was produced, and meeting specific reporting and verification requirements. The bill aims to incentivize energy efficiency and renewable energy generation by enabling data centers to benefit from their waste heat through renewable energy credits and potential financial assistance.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 63048.93 of the Government Code, relating to energy, and making an appropriation therefor.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Diane Papan (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 04/21/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #AB973 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Recycling: plastic trash bags: plastic packaging and products.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to update California's recycling regulations for plastic packaging and products by establishing a new comprehensive program to increase the use of postconsumer recycled content in plastic products. Starting July 1, 2026, manufacturers of covered plastic products (including rigid plastic containers, rigid plastic products, and film plastics) will be required to register annually with the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery and pay a registration charge. By January 1, 2028, manufacturers must ensure that their products contain at least 30% postconsumer recycled content by weight, with some variations for specific product categories like rigid plastic containers (25%) and plastic trash bags (10%). The bill introduces third-party certification requirements beginning January 1, 2029, and allows manufacturers to apply for two-year waivers under certain circumstances, such as technological limitations or supply constraints. Manufacturers who fail to meet the recycled content requirements will be subject to administrative civil penalties, which start at 40 cents per pound of virgin material used. The legislation also includes provisions for confidential information protection, reporting requirements, and the continued use of the Rigid Container Account to support recycling infrastructure and market development. The bill's broader goals include reducing energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and reliance on virgin fossil fuels while creating jobs in the recycling sector.
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Bill Summary: An act to repeal Chapter 5.4 (commencing with Section 42290) of Part 3 of Division 30 of, and to repeal and add Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 42300) of Part 3 of Division 30 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to recycling.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Josh Hoover (R)*, Marc Berman (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/22/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #AB1271 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Communications: broadband internet service providers.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance transparency and consumer protections for broadband internet service providers in California by establishing several key requirements. The legislation would mandate that broadband providers submit annual reports to the Department of Consumer Affairs (or potentially the Department of Broadband and Digital Equity) containing detailed pricing and speed data at the census tract level, including advertised speeds, actual performance, total consumer costs, and plan structures. The department would be required to publish an annual report analyzing this data and make it publicly accessible. The bill also establishes a comprehensive consumer complaint resolution process, requiring providers to create dedicated channels for consumer complaints, respond within seven business days, and resolve issues within 30-60 days. If providers fail to resolve complaints in a timely manner, consumers would be entitled to remedies such as service credits, refunds, or hardware replacements, including a mandatory minimum $50 credit for unresolved complaints beyond 60 days. Providers that fail to comply with these provisions could face administrative penalties of up to $1,000 per violation per day. The legislation is contingent upon sufficient funding being appropriated by the Legislature and is designed to ensure that broadband subscribers receive reliable service, transparent pricing, and effective customer support, with the ultimate goal of promoting digital equity and consumer protection in California.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 8.2 (commencing with Section 21220) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to communications.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mia Bonta (D)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 04/30/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #AB1191 • Last Action 02/02/2026
California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program: hydroelectric generation.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises the California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program by expanding the definition of eligible renewable energy resources to include all hydroelectric generating facilities, removing previous restrictions on small hydroelectric generation facilities. Currently, only small hydroelectric facilities of 30 megawatts or less with specific historical procurement conditions were considered eligible renewable energy resources. The bill eliminates the previous complex rules about hydroelectric facility eligibility, such as requirements related to operational dates, capacity limits, and instream beneficial uses. It repeals sections of existing law that detailed nuanced provisions about hydroelectric generation facilities, effectively simplifying the criteria for including hydroelectric generation in renewable energy portfolios. The changes aim to broaden the range of hydroelectric facilities that can contribute to California's renewable energy goals, potentially increasing the total renewable energy capacity available to local publicly owned electric utilities and retail sellers. The bill maintains other existing requirements for renewable energy resources, such as certification processes and tracking mechanisms, while removing specific hydroelectric-related restrictions.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 44258.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 399.12, 399.25, and 399.30 of, and to repeal Sections 399.12.5 and 399.20.5 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to energy.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : David Tangipa (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/21/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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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 #AB1325 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Lubricants and waste oil: producer responsibility.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a comprehensive producer responsibility program for lubricants and waste oil products in California, designed to improve the collection, management, and recycling of automotive fluids and their packaging. The bill requires producers of covered products (such as engine oils, transmission fluids, antifreeze, and other petroleum-based automotive products) to form a producer responsibility organization (PRO) that will develop and implement a plan to safely collect and manage these products. The PRO must establish a convenient collection system at no cost to residents or local governments, with performance-based standards aimed at reducing improper disposal by 20% by 2032 and 40% by 2035. Producers will be required to register with the PRO, pay for the program's costs, and contribute to a funding mechanism that equitably distributes expenses based on sales volumes and product toxicity. The program will include a statewide education and outreach effort to help consumers properly dispose of these products, with CalRecycle and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) overseeing the implementation. The bill establishes administrative fees, potential penalties for non-compliance, and creates special funds to support the program's administration and enforcement, with the ultimate goal of reducing environmental damage from improperly disposed automotive fluids.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 42042 to, to add Article 11 (commencing with Section 48692) to Chapter 4 of Part 7 of Division 30 of, and to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 48695) to Part 7 of Division 30 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Rodriguez (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/24/2025
• 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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CA bill #AB1379 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Vehicles: speed safety system pilot program.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing speed safety system pilot program to include the City of Sacramento, joining other previously authorized cities like Los Angeles, San Jose, Oakland, Glendale, Long Beach, and San Francisco. The pilot program allows these cities to use automated speed enforcement systems (cameras) in specific areas such as safety corridors, streets with a history of speed-related incidents, and school zones, with strict limitations on the number of systems based on city population. The bill requires participating cities to implement several safeguards, including public information campaigns, warning notices for initial violations, clear signage about photo enforcement, and the development of a comprehensive Speed Safety System Use Policy and Impact Report. The systems must be deployed diversely, cannot be used on state highways, and are restricted to operating at a specific location for no more than 18 months unless certain speed reduction thresholds are met. The legislation also emphasizes data privacy, prohibiting facial recognition technology and limiting the use and retention of collected information. The bill includes a specific declaration that a special statute is necessary for Sacramento due to its unique traffic speed enforcement circumstances.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 22425 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stephanie Nguyen (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/24/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #SB554 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Law enforcement: immigration enforcement.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends California law to modify restrictions on law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The bill changes existing provisions of the California Values Act to now require (rather than just permit) law enforcement responses to immigration authorities' requests for release dates under specific circumstances. It mandates that law enforcement can cooperate with immigration authorities when an individual has been convicted of certain serious crimes, including violent felonies, specific types of assault and battery, sexual offenses, and other criminal activities. The bill also prohibits local agencies from creating additional ordinances that further restrict immigration enforcement cooperation beyond what is already specified in state law. Any local ordinances enacted before January 1, 2026, that conflict with these provisions will be deemed void. The bill emphasizes that these changes apply to all cities, including charter cities, and addresses a matter of statewide concern. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies will be reimbursed according to existing statutory procedures. The overall intent appears to be providing more structured guidelines for when and how local law enforcement can interact with federal immigration authorities while maintaining some protective measures for individuals.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 7282.5 and 7284.6 of the Government Code, relating to law enforcement.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Brian Jones (R)*, Marie Alvarado-Gil (R), Steven Choi (R), Megan Dahle (R), Shannon Grove (R), Roger Niello (R), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R), Kelly Seyarto (R), Suzette Martinez Valladares (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 04/21/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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CA bill #SB679 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Health care facilities: physicians and surgeons: terminations and revocation of staff privileges: data reporting by race and gender.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires health care facilities and peer review bodies to submit an annual report to the Civil Rights Department by March 1st detailing specific data about physicians, surgeons, and medical residents. The report must include the number of medical professionals who were terminated, applied for staff privileges, were granted or had staff privileges revoked or suspended, with additional requirements to break down these numbers by race and gender. The Civil Rights Department must then publish this information on its website by September 1st, ensuring that the data is aggregated, deidentified, and does not reveal the names of specific health care facilities or any personally identifiable information. The bill aims to provide transparency about potential disparities in staff treatment and opportunities while protecting individual privacy. A key change from existing law is the focus on collecting and reporting demographic data alongside professional status changes, which could help identify potential systemic biases in healthcare facility staffing and privilege decisions. The legislature explicitly notes that while this bill limits public access to certain information, it does so to balance public transparency with individual privacy protections.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 805.3 to the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Akilah Weber Pierson (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 04/22/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #SB320 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Firearms: California Do Not Sell List.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary California Do Not Sell List that allows California residents to proactively prevent themselves from purchasing firearms. By November 1, 2027, the Department of Justice must develop a process where individuals can voluntarily add their name to a confidential list that would prevent them from passing a firearms eligibility check when attempting to purchase a firearm from a licensed dealer or through a private transaction. To be added to the list, individuals must submit a detailed form with personal information to a local sheriff's office or municipal police department, which will verify the person's identity and forward the information to the Department of Justice. After a minimum of 14 days, a person can request removal from the list. The bill emphasizes confidentiality, prohibiting the use of this information for any purpose other than firearms eligibility verification, and ensures that no person can be required to place themselves on the list as a condition of employment or receiving benefits. The process is designed to provide a voluntary mechanism for individuals who may be concerned about their own ability to safely possess a firearm, with built-in protections for personal privacy and autonomy.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 30180) to Division 9 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code, relating to firearms.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Monique Limón (D)*, Akilah Weber Pierson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #SB383 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Driver’s licenses and identification cards.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill primarily makes two key changes: first, it expedites the date by which the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must issue identification cards to individuals who cannot provide proof of federal immigration authorization from July 1, 2027, to January 15, 2026. The bill maintains that these identification cards will be available to applicants who can provide satisfactory proof of identity and California residency. Second, the bill appears to make technical, non-substantive changes to existing provisions regarding implements of husbandry and farm vehicles, though the specific details of these technical changes are not elaborated upon in the provided text. The broader context of this bill seems to be providing expanded access to identification documents for individuals who may face challenges obtaining traditional forms of identification, while also ensuring that such documents come with clear disclaimers about their limitations for federal purposes. The bill includes protections against discrimination for individuals who obtain these identification cards and establishes guidelines for how the documents can be used and protected.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 12801.9 of the Vehicle Code, relating to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sabrina Cervantes (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/20/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #SB270 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Recall elections: notice of intention.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the existing California Elections Code regarding recall elections by enhancing privacy protections for recall proponents. Specifically, the bill requires elections officials and the Secretary of State to redact certain personal identifying information before making recall notices publicly available. These redactions include the signatures of recall proponents and their specific street addresses (street number and street name), while still preserving the proponents' city and ZIP code information. Additionally, the bill updates publication requirements for recall notices, mandating that if a jurisdiction lacks a newspaper of general circulation, the notice must not only be posted in three public places but also on at least three internet websites. The bill aims to protect the personal information of individuals initiating recall proceedings while maintaining transparency in the recall process. It applies to recall efforts for both state and local elected officials, with different requirements based on the size of the electoral jurisdiction, such as the minimum number of proponents needed to initiate a recall. The changes are designed to balance public access to information with the privacy interests of recall proponents.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 11020, 11021, and 11022 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R)*, Steven Choi (R), Melissa Hurtado (D), Brian Jones (R), Roger Niello (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #SB339 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Medi-Cal: laboratory rates.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) reimburses providers for clinical laboratory and laboratory services. Currently, reimbursement cannot exceed certain thresholds, but this bill changes the language to require reimbursement to "equal" the lowest of those thresholds, which include the amount billed, the charge to the general public, 100% of the lowest Medicare rate, or an average of the lowest rates from other payers. For sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing services, the bill creates a special provision that will take effect on July 1, 2027, or when funding is appropriated, applying a similar reimbursement approach but excluding the average rate calculation. The bill also requires the California Department of Health Care Services to publicly release a deidentified dataset of laboratory service data from providers who reported more than 10 tests, which must be published alongside updated reimbursement rates. Additionally, the bill eliminates a previously existing 10% payment reduction for laboratory services. These changes aim to make laboratory service reimbursement more transparent and potentially more equitable, while ensuring that the new methodology complies with federal Medicaid requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 14105.22 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Christopher Cabaldon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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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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CA bill #SB65 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Budget Act of 2025.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: Here is a summary of the Budget Act of 2025: This bill provides appropriations for the support of the California state government for the 2025–26 fiscal year. The budget details funding allocations across various state agencies and departments, covering areas such as legislative operations, judicial systems, executive offices, transportation, natural resources, environmental protection, health and human services, and more. Key provisions include allocating funds for specific programs like wildfire prevention, water infrastructure, healthcare workforce development, climate resilience, and infrastructure improvements. The bill establishes funding sources from multiple accounts, including the General Fund, special funds, and federal trust funds. It provides guidelines for fund transfers, expenditure limitations, and encumbrance periods for different appropriations. The budget also includes provisions for cash flow management, reappropriations from previous fiscal years, and specific instructions for how certain funds can be used by state agencies. The bill is designed to support the state's operational needs, invest in critical infrastructure and services, and address emerging challenges across various sectors of California's government.
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Bill Summary: An act making appropriations for the support of the government of the State of California and for several public purposes in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 of Article IV of the Constitution of the State of California, relating to the state budget, to take effect immediately, budget bill.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Wiener (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/10/2025
• Last Action: Returned to Secretary of Senate 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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HI bill #SB3329 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Relating To Public Testimony.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2028, aims to ensure the authenticity of written public testimony submitted to state and county boards, including commissions and councils, and to legislative committees, by requiring testifiers to provide their full legal name and residential address, along with any other information a board deems necessary for verification and communication purposes. The bill acknowledges the growing use of artificial intelligence and automated technologies in generating content, which has made it harder to confirm that written testimony comes from actual individuals, and seeks to maintain public trust by implementing reasonable verification measures while also protecting privacy. Specifically, boards will only be able to use this personal information to verify the testimony's authenticity and communicate with the testifier, and they will not be allowed to disclose any of this personal information, except for the testifier's name, unless the testifier gives explicit authorization. The Legislature's houses will also need to update their rules to apply this verification process to written testimony submitted for hearings on measures, governor's messages, and judicial nominations.
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Bill Summary: Prohibits state and county boards from considering written testimony submitted by an individual member of the public unless the written testimony includes certain information necessary for the board to verify the authenticity of the testimony and communicate with the testifier. Prohibits boards from disclosing any personal information obtained through written public testimony, except the name of the testifier, unless authorized by the testifier. Requires each house of the Legislature to adopt or amend rules to apply the written public testimony verification process to certain hearings conducted by its standing committees. Effective 1/1/2028.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Lee (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to GVO/EIG, JDC.
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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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WI bill #AB172 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: In Committee
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: 11
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Referred to committee on Rules
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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: 1 : Rebecca Kassay (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: referred to judiciary
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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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VT bill #H0270 • Last Action 01/30/2026
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: 15
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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DE bill #SB213 • Last Action 01/30/2026
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Budget Review.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Title 16 of the Delaware Code concerning hospital budget review by updating definitions and procedures for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. Key changes include expanding the types of hospitals excluded from the subchapter to include those providing psychiatric, rehabilitative, or long-term acute care services, and introducing definitions for "Manual" (a uniform reporting guide), "Meaningful Cost Containment Arrangement" (which includes Medicare/Medicaid Global Budget Arrangements and Substantial Financial Downside Risk Arrangements), and related terms. The bill also modifies the voting requirements for the Board, requiring a majority of all voting members for actions like adopting regulations or written findings, and changes the focus from "performance improvement plans" to "benchmark compliance plans" for hospitals exceeding cost growth benchmarks, while also providing an exemption for hospitals participating in approved Meaningful Cost Containment Arrangements. Furthermore, the bill repeals the section on the Board's direct budget approval and modification process, shifting the emphasis to the hospital's submission of financial information and benchmark compliance plans, and clarifies enforcement provisions by allowing for civil penalties for non-compliance with subchapter requirements. Finally, public hearings will now focus on financial information and benchmark compliance plans rather than annual budgets and performance improvement plans.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Hospital Budget Review.
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 153rd General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Bryan Townsend (D)*, Dave Sokola (D)*, Tizzy Lockman (D)*, Kerri Harris (D), Melissa Minor-Brown (D), Ed Osienski (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor
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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: In Committee
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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IA bill #HSB538 • Last Action 01/30/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(See HF 2245.)
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee. The bill provides that only board members can serve as members of the committee. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the H.F. _____ board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public pursuant to the terms of a written agreement.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Higher Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2245.
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HI bill #SB2976 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Section 171-6 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to grant the Board of Land and Natural Resources the authority to adopt rules that implement any federal regulation concerning the state's public lands, minerals, water, and coastal areas as they existed on January 1, 2025, if the Board deems it to be in the public interest. This includes regulations related to soil conservation, forests, aquatic and wildlife resources, state parks, historic sites, and activities like boating and ocean recreation. The bill also makes several technical changes to existing language regarding penalties for encroachments and violations, and the collection of fees and interest on delinquent payments.
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Bill Summary: Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule any federal regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems is in the public interest.
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Chris Lee (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to WLA, JDC.
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HI bill #HR9 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Urging The House Of Representatives To Establish An Investigative Committee Pursuant To Chapter 21, Hawaii Revised Statutes, To Investigate Allegations Of A January 20, 2022 Payment From An Unknown Individual To An influential State Legislator For The Purported Use In An Existing Campaign At The Time, And To Examine Possible Violations Of State Law, The State Ethics Code, And Campaign Finance Provisions.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This resolution urges the House of Representatives to establish an investigative committee, as permitted by Chapter 21 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), to look into allegations of a $35,000 payment made in January 2022 by an unknown individual to an influential state legislator for campaign use. The committee's purpose is to investigate this transaction, determine if any state laws, including criminal statutes, campaign finance rules, or ethics codes, were violated, and assess the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement mechanisms against corruption. The committee will have the power to gather testimony, compel witnesses and documents, and hold public hearings, and will refer any evidence of violations to relevant authorities like the Attorney General or the Campaign Spending Commission. The committee will consist of five members, including at least one from the minority party, and will operate until its duties are complete, with the Speaker of the House appointing members and authorizing necessary resources.
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Bill Summary: RESOLUTION URGING THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 21, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES, TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF A JANUARY 20, 2022 PAYMENT FROM AN UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL TO AN ?INFLUENTIAL STATE LEGISLATOR? FOR THE PURPORTED USE IN AN EXISTING CAMPAIGN AT THE TIME, AND TO EXAMINE POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF STATE LAW, THE STATE ETHICS CODE, AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROVISIONS.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kanani Souza (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Offered
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HI bill #HB2144 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Relating To Medicaid.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reform Hawaii's Medicaid program by prohibiting financial risk-bearing entities, such as managed care organizations, from administering services, and instead mandates that the Department of Human Services contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) for non-risk administrative functions like claims processing and prior authorization review. Providers, including physicians and hospitals, will be paid directly by the State's Medicaid agency on a fee-for-service basis, with care coordination services funded separately through community-based programs. The bill also establishes regional health hubs in each county for local oversight, a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group for continuous improvement, and requires reports to the Legislature, while appropriating funds for the transition. The goal is to increase transparency, reduce administrative costs, and ensure care decisions are made in the best interest of patients rather than corporate profits.
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Bill Summary: Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gregg Takayama (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to HSH/HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5
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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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WA bill #HB2415 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Concerning unexpected fatalities of residents of department of social and health services facilities.
Status: In Committee
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: In Committee
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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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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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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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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IL bill #SB3023 • Last Action 01/29/2026
CD CORR-PHYSICAL MAIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that correctional facilities cannot refuse to deliver original physical mail to incarcerated individuals after it has been inspected and deemed safe. The bill clarifies that mail can only be denied if it poses a threat to the security or safety of the institution, its staff, or other inmates. It then defines what constitutes such a threat, including letters containing threats of violence or criminal activity, blackmail, plans to introduce contraband or escape, coded messages that cannot be understood, violations of departmental rules, unauthorized correspondence between inmates, or anything that violates state or federal law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections shall not deny the distribution of original physical mail to committed persons after such incoming mail has undergone inspection and it has been determined that the mail does not pose a threat to the security or safety of the institution or facility, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Defines "threat to the security or safety of the institution or facility".
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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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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IL bill #SR0588 • Last Action 01/29/2026
URGES-ABOLISH ICE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution urges the 119th United States Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency established after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to enforce federal immigration and customs laws. The resolution cites numerous criticisms of ICE, including allegations of inhumane detention conditions, lack of due process, abusive practices, and deceptive tactics, particularly in the context of recent executive orders and operations. It calls for the transfer of ICE's essential and legally required functions in a way that respects due process, equality, and family unity before or at the time of the agency's abolition.
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Bill Summary: Urges the 119th United States Congress to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Urges Congress to implement an orderly and just transfer of essential and basic legally required functions in a manner that upholds values of due process, equality under the law, and family unity upon or before the abolition of ICE.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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FL bill #H0747 • Last Action 01/29/2026
Pub. Rec./Sealing of Criminal History Records
Status: In Committee
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: 16
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #S0292 • Last Action 01/29/2026
Public Records/Appellate Court Clerks
Status: Crossed Over
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: 17
• Last Amended: 10/24/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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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: 1
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Not Printed
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IN bill #SB0219 • Last Action 01/29/2026
Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act into Indiana law, requiring businesses whose principal place of business is in Indiana or who conduct a significant level of sales in Indiana to file an electronic copy of their pre-merger notification, specifically the Hart-Scott-Rodino form (a federal filing required for certain mergers and acquisitions), with the Indiana Attorney General within one day of filing it federally. This requirement does not replace existing reporting rules for healthcare entities. The Attorney General will provide a secure system for these filings, and the submitted information, including the Hart-Scott-Rodino form and any additional documentary material, will be kept confidential under Indiana's public records law, with exceptions for disclosures made pursuant to court orders in relevant legal proceedings. The Attorney General is authorized to share this confidential information with attorneys general of other states that have adopted similar uniform laws, provided assurances of confidentiality are received, and must destroy or return the documents within 120 days after the transaction or related legal proceedings conclude. Failure to comply with the filing requirement will result in a written notice from the Attorney General, and if the violation is not corrected within three days, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day may be imposed.
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Bill Summary: Uniform Antitrust Pre-merger Notification Act. Incorporates into Indiana's law governing businesses and other associations the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act (Act), as approved and recommended for enactment in all states by the Uniform Law Commission. Specifies that the Act does not limit or replace certain reporting requirements of a health care entity. Provides that not later than one day after filing a pre-merger notification under the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, a person shall file a complete electronic copy of the form required under that act with the attorney general if: (1) the person's principal place of business is in Indiana; or (2) the person conducts a specified level of sales in Indiana with respect to the goods or services involved in the proposed merger transaction. Requires the attorney general to provide a secure means to receive and store materials submitted. Provides that: (1) a form or additional documentary material under the federal act; and (2) other specified information related to the proposed merger transaction; are confidential for purposes of Indiana's public records act and may not be disclosed or made public by the attorney general. Provides an exception to this confidentiality requirement if: (1) the attorney general's disclosure is made pursuant to a protective order issued by an agency, court, or judicial officer in an administrative proceeding or judicial action; and (2) the proposed merger transaction is relevant to the proceeding or action. Authorizes the attorney general to: (1) share information with; and (2) disclose a form or additional documentary material under the federal act to; the attorney general of another state that has enacted the Uniform Antitrust Pre-Merger Notification Act or a substantively equivalent act. Requires the attorney general to receive assurance from the attorney general of another state that information shared with the other state will remain confidential. Requires the attorney general to destroy or return all documents submitted with a specified period of time. Requires the attorney general to send a written notice to a person that violates the bill's filing requirement. Allows the attorney general to impose a civil penalty if the violation is not remedied within three days of the notice.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Ed Charbonneau (R)*, Eric Koch (R)*, Greg Taylor (D)*, Chris Jeter (R), Ed DeLaney (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
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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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WV bill #HB4864 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Providing for election reform and protections
Status: In Committee
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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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: 1
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Not Printed
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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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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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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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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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KY bill #SB17 • Last Action 01/28/2026
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Status: Crossed Over
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: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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WA bill #HB2356 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Concerning public records concerning homicide cases.
Status: In Committee
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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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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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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VA bill #SB558 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in 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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VA bill #SB615 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition.
Status: In Committee
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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DC bill #B26-0265 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill is the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Act of 2025, a comprehensive piece of legislation that makes various technical, administrative, and substantive changes across multiple areas of District government operations. The bill is organized into nine titles covering areas such as government direction, economic development, public safety, education, human services, infrastructure, and finance. Key provisions span numerous subtitles and include establishing new programs, modifying existing funds, adjusting tax policies, and making technical amendments. Some notable highlights include: 1. Establishing a new Community Legal Education and Resources Grant Program to support legal services for low-income residents. 2. Creating a Paul E. Sluby, Sr. Historic Burial Grounds Preservation Program to help preserve and restore historic burial grounds. 3. Implementing changes to the DC Healthcare Alliance program, including delaying service limitations for certain enrollees. 4. Establishing a Long-Term Care Strategic Coordinator position within the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. 5. Modifying the Home Purchase Assistance Fund to provide more flexible support for homebuyers. 6. Adjusting various tax exemptions and credits, including provisions for nonprofit solar energy installations and specific property tax exemptions. 7. Creating new grant programs for areas like substance use and behavioral health services, youth workforce development, and theater support. 8. Making technical amendments to various existing laws and reorganizing certain government funds. The bill aims to support the District's budget for Fiscal Year 2026 by providing funding, creating new programs, modifying existing services, and making administrative improvements across multiple sectors of city government.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To enact and amend provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and for other purposes. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SUBTITLE A. FOIA CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE B. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUBTITLE C. SURPLUS PROPERTY FUND SUBTITLE D. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT SUBTITLE E. HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ADMINISTRATION SUBTITLE F. ANC FUNDING FLEXIBILITY CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE G. COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE H. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BUDGET DELAYS TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION SUBTITLE A. BUILDING CONVERSION PERMIT FEES SUBTITLE B. GREAT STREETS GRANT DISBURSEMENTS SUBTITLE C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROSPERITY FUND SUBTITLE D. HUMANITIES RELIEF SUBTITLE E. SIDEWALK VENDING SUBTITLE F. RFK CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND SUBTITLE G. REVISED GAME OF SKILL SUBTITLE H. COMMERCIAL BINGO SUBTITLE I. ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES SUBTITLE J. WASHINGTON DC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP SUBTITLE K. FUNDING FOR LOCAL THEATERS SUBTITLE L. TRUXTON CIRCLE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY SUBTITLE M. HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN PROGRAM SUBTITLE N. ROCK CREEK TENNIS CENTER TRANSFER OF JURSISDICTION ................................................................................................................................................. 34 SUBTITLE O. HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRANSFERS SUBTITLE Q. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND PENALTY WAIVERS SUBTITLE R. EVENTS DC GRANTS SUBTITLE S. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE RESTORATION AND REFORM ................................................................................................................................................. 40 SUBTITLE T. DOWNTOWN BID TAX SUBTITLE U. HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND SUBTITLE V. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS SUBTITLE W. TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE SUBTITLE X. PRESERVING AND PROTECTING CHINATOWN TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE SUBTITLE A. IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUBTITLE B. 911-311 FUND SWEEP REPEAL AND REVERSAL SUBTITLE C. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION SUBTITLE D. REHIRING OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS SUBTITLE E. BACKGROUND CHECK AND RAP BACK PROGRAM SUBTITLE F. DETAINERS SUBTITLE G. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE GRANT- MAKING AUTHORITY SUBTITLE H. ACCESS TO JUSTICE CLARIFICATION TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA SUBTITLE B. DC PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL FUNDS SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATOR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS SUBTITLE D. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SUBSIDY PAYMENTS SUBTITLE E. EARLY LITERACY INTERVENTION SUBTITLE F. HEALTHY SCHOOLS SUBTITLE G. YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE SUBTITLE I. CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ALLOWANCE SUBTITLE J. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT SUBTITLE L. STRUCTURED LITERACY TEACHING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SUBTITLE M. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE WORKFORCE SUPPORT SUBTITLE N. DUAL-LANGUAGE FEASIBILITY STUDY SUBTITLE O. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. DCPS REPROGRAMMING LIMITATION TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTITLE A. STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBTITLE B. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN SUBTITLE C. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS SUBTITLE D. CASH ASSISTANCE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS SUBTITLE E. HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE SUBTITLE F. MEDICAL CANNABIS SUBTITLE G. TANF BENEFITS SUBTITLE H. HEALTH OCCUPATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS... 82 SUBTITLE I. BASIC HEALTH PROGRAMS SUBTITLE J. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES SUBTITLE K. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS SUBTITLE L. HEALTHY DC AND HEALTH CARE EXPANSION FUND SUBTITLE M. DYRS PILOT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE N. CHILD SUPPORT REFORM SUBTITLE O. TRUANCY PILOT EXPANSION SUBTITLE P. DC HEALTH LICENSURE PATHWAYS SUBTITLE Q. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM SUBTITLE R. 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• Introduced: 06/02/2025
• Added: 07/22/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 16 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 07/28/2025
• Last Action: Committee Report Filed
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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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CA bill #AB883 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Elected officials and judges.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires data brokers, starting January 1, 2028, to delete and refrain from selling or sharing "protected information" (which includes residential addresses and phone numbers) of elected officials, judges, and their immediate family members if they submit a verified deletion request along with a "threat identification letter" (such as a police report indicating a threat of imminent great bodily harm) through an updated deletion mechanism managed by the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA). The CPPA will develop a model threat identification letter and incorporate these protections into its existing accessible deletion mechanism, which allows consumers and their authorized agents to request data deletion from data brokers. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State and the Judicial Council to provide lists of elected officials and judges, respectively, to the CPPA, with provisions for individuals to opt-out of being included on these lists, and these lists will be kept confidential and uploaded to the deletion mechanism. Entities receiving deletion notifications must comply within five days, and violations can lead to civil action.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 1798.99.86.5 to the Civil Code, relating to data brokers.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Josh Lowenthal (D)*, Isaac Bryan (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
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IL bill #SB1796 • Last Action 01/27/2026
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: 17
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Re-assigned to Criminal Law
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IL bill #SB1821 • Last Action 01/27/2026
PROP TX-SENIORS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code and the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act to provide enhanced tax benefits for senior citizens. Specifically, for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, the bill increases the maximum income limitation from $65,000 to $75,000 for taxable years 2025 and thereafter. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that allows seniors to exclude up to $10,000 per household in required minimum distributions from retirement plans, retirement accounts, or retirement annuities when calculating their income for the exemption. The bill also updates the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act to align with these changes, raising the maximum household income threshold from $65,000 to $75,000 for tax year 2025 and beyond. These modifications aim to provide greater financial relief to senior citizens by expanding their eligibility for property tax exemptions and considering a broader range of income sources when determining qualification. The bill takes effect immediately, potentially offering timely assistance to seniors managing property tax expenses.
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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 applicant's income does not include up to $10,000 per household in required minimum distributions under the Internal Revenue Code from a retirement plan, retirement account, or retirement annuity. Provides that, for taxable year 2025 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $75,000 for all qualified property. Amends the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Act. Provides that an eligible taxpayer has a household income of not more than $75,000 for tax year 2025 and thereafter (currently, $65,000 for tax years 2022 through 2025 and $55,000 for tax year 2026 and thereafter). Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Laura Murphy (D)*, Rachel Ventura (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Re-assigned to Revenue
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IL bill #SB1940 • Last Action 01/27/2026
MOBILE HOME PARK-OMBUD
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Act, establishing an Office of Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson within the Illinois Department of Public Health. The bill defines key terms like "manufactured home" and "mobile home park" and outlines the Ombudsperson's responsibilities, which include providing training and educational materials to residents, park owners, and managers about mobile home park operations and relevant laws. The Ombudsperson will maintain a website with informational resources, offer a toll-free number, and help resolve disputes between park owners and residents through a structured process. Mobile home parks will be required to develop written complaint resolution policies, and residents must follow specific steps before seeking the Ombudsperson's assistance, such as first submitting a complaint to the park's managing agent and waiting a specified timeframe. The bill emphasizes confidentiality of information collected during dispute resolution and mandates annual reporting to the General Assembly about the Office's activities, including workload data and analysis of common issues in mobile home parks. The Office will begin operations by July 1, 2026, and will have the authority to adopt rules for administering the Act.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson Act. Creates the Office of Mobile and Manufactured Home Ombudsperson within the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Ombudsperson shall offer training, educational materials and course offerings for residents, owners, and other interested persons or groups on the operation and management of mobile and manufactured home parks and the relevant laws that are applicable. Requires the Ombudsperson to establish a written policy for resolving complaints made by residents and a dispute resolution process to assist resolving disputes between owners of mobile home parks and residents.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Re-referred to Judiciary
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IL bill #SB2184 • Last Action 01/27/2026
USE AND RESEARCH-ENTHEOGENS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act, which establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the legal use of psilocybin in Illinois. The bill aims to develop a safe, accessible, and therapeutic approach to psilocybin services for adults 21 and older, focusing on harm reduction and mental health treatment. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to guide policy, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers, service centers, and facilitators, and implementing strict guidelines for psilocybin administration. The legislation requires multiple steps for psilocybin services, including a mandatory preparation session, a supervised administration session, a post-administration evaluation, and an integration session. Facilitators must be licensed and meet specific educational and training requirements. The bill emphasizes client safety, informed consent, and a trauma-informed approach, with a detailed "Client Bill of Rights" to protect individuals receiving psilocybin services. The bill removes psilocybin from Schedule I controlled substances and imposes a 15% tax on psilocybin products beginning in 2026. It also includes provisions for protecting client confidentiality, establishing safety standards, and creating funds to support the program's implementation and oversight. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes peyote from its provisions due to its cultural significance to Native American communities and its endangered status. The overall goal is to transition away from criminalization of psychedelic substances, prioritize mental health treatment, and create a regulated environment that promotes safe, controlled access to psilocybin for therapeutic purposes.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation for the purpose of advising and making recommendations to the Department regarding the provision of psilocybin and psilocybin services. Provides that the Department shall begin receiving applications for the licensing of persons to manufacture or test psilocybin products, operate service centers, or facilitate psilocybin services. Contains licensure requirements and prohibitions. Provides that a licensee or licensee representative may manufacture, deliver, or possess a psilocybin product. Provides that a licensee or licensee representative may not sell or deliver a psilocybin product to a person under 21 years of age. Provides that a person may not sell, give, or otherwise make available a psilocybin product to a person who is visibly intoxicated. Creates the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and the Illinois Psilocybin Fund and makes conforming changes in the State Finance Act. Requires the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and the Department of Revenue to perform specified duties. Contains provisions concerning rulemaking, taxes, fees, zoning, labeling, and penalties. Provides that beginning January 1, 2026, a tax is imposed upon purchasers for the privilege of using psilocybin at a rate of 15% of the purchase price. Preempts home rule powers. Contains other provisions. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle within the State while there is any amount of a drug, substance, or compound in the person's breath, blood, other bodily substance, or urine resulting from the unlawful use or consumption of psilocybin as defined in the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Removes psilocybin and psilocin from the list of Schedule I controlled substances. Amends the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012. Provides that the Tax Tribunal shall have original jurisdiction over all determinations of the Department of Revenue reflected on specified notices issued under the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt specific records from disclosure. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 24 : Rachel Ventura (D)*, Willie Preston (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Michael Hastings (D), Craig Wilcox (R), Dave Koehler (D), Cristina Castro (D), Karina Villa (D), Mike Simmons (D), Omar Aquino (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Mark Walker (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Christopher Belt (D), Kimberly Lightford (D), Robert Peters (D), Lakesia Collins (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Emil Jones (D), Laura Ellman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Re-assigned to Executive
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WA bill #HB2391 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Concerning disclosure of lists of individuals under the public records act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.070) to clarify restrictions on the disclosure of lists of individuals. Specifically, it prohibits agencies, the secretary of the senate, and the chief clerk of the house of representatives from providing, selling, or giving access to lists of individuals for commercial, solicitation, or fundraising purposes, unless a law specifically authorizes it. The bill defines "solicitation" as requesting or seeking something, but clarifies that this definition does not include efforts by a labor organization to contact public employees for the purpose of collective bargaining representation. However, lists of applicants for professional licenses and of professional licensees will still be available to recognized professional associations or educational organizations upon payment of a reasonable charge, with refusal of recognition only allowed for good cause after a hearing under the administrative procedure act (chapter 34.05 RCW).
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to disclosure of lists of individuals under the 2 public records act; and amending RCW 42.56.070. 3
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Beth Doglio (D)*, Lisa Parshley (D), Alex Ramel (D), Mary Fosse (D), Gerry Pollet (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations Public Hearing (13:30:00 1/27/2026 House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations)
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RI bill #S2138 • Last Action 01/27/2026
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 state's Access to Public Records Act, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. It clarifies existing provisions, strengthens penalties for knowing and willful violations of the law by increasing civil fines for public officials from $2,000 to $4,000 for knowing violations and from $1,000 to $2,000 for reckless violations, and makes certain previously restricted information publicly accessible. Specifically, traffic accident data, which was previously protected under federal law from discovery in damages actions, will now be considered public records, though its use for those prohibited purposes remains restricted. Additionally, information about individuals who obtain preferred license plates, defined as plates with one to four digits or a combination of letters and digits approved by the governor's office, will also be made public, provided it doesn't violate federal privacy laws. The bill also expands public access to police records, including reports of incidents that do not lead to an arrest, final internal affairs investigation reports (with personal identifiers redacted if they constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy), and all police-worn body camera footage, which must be made available within 30 days of a request. The timeframe for making arrest logs public has been extended from five to thirty days after an arrest. The bill also introduces provisions to address "vexatious requests" filed with the intent to disrupt government operations, allowing public bodies to seek court orders to be relieved of fulfilling such requests under specific circumstances, and establishes a process for fee waivers for public interest requests. Finally, it amends the 911 Emergency Telephone Number Act to allow for the release of call recordings to the caller, individuals heard on the call, or the subject of the call or their next of kin, under certain conditions.
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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) this 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Meghan Kallman (D)*, Lou DiPalma (D), Bob Britto (D), Ryan Pearson (D), Mark McKenney (D), Pam Lauria (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bridget Valverde (D), Dawn Euer (D), Victoria Gu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn at sponsor's request
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IL bill #SB2327 • Last Action 01/27/2026
DCFS-CULTURAL OMBUDSMAN
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman within the Department of Children and Family Services to secure the rights of youth and families involved with the department. The Ombudsman will be appointed by the Governor with Senate approval for a 4-year term, with the first term expiring February 1, 2028. The Ombudsman must be over 21, have a bachelor's or advanced degree, and possess expertise in the department's operations, investigations, civil rights advocacy, and cultural awareness. The office will have broad powers to review department operations, investigate complaints, advocate for youth, inspect facilities, and provide confidential assistance to youth and families. The Ombudsman will be required to submit an annual report to the General Assembly and Governor detailing the office's activities, including aggregated data about investigations and systemic recommendations. The bill establishes strict conflict of interest rules for the Ombudsman and deputies, prohibits retaliation against those who file complaints, and mandates that the department provide full access and cooperation to the Ombudsman. Importantly, the Ombudsman cannot investigate criminal behavior but must refer such cases to appropriate authorities. The office will maintain confidentiality of complaints and complainants, with records protected from public disclosure except by court order.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the purpose of the amendatory Act is to create within the Department of Children and Family Services the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman for the purpose of securing the rights of youth and families that are subject to investigation, collaboration, or other correspondence with the Department of Children and Family Services. Provides that the Governor shall appoint the Independent Cultural Ombudsman with the advice and consent of the Senate for a term of 4 years, with the first term expiring February 1, 2028. Permits the Ombudsman to employ deputies and other support staff as deemed necessary. Sets forth the academic and age requirements for the Ombudsman and deputies. Contains provisions concerning conflicts of interest; Ombudsman duties and powers; Department duties; Ombudsman reporting requirements; complaints made to the Ombudsman by or on behalf of youth and families that concern Department operations or staff; the confidentiality of records; and Ombudsman promotion efforts aimed at raising awareness of the Office of Independent Cultural Ombudsman. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Re-assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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US bill #S3699 • Last Action 01/27/2026
FOCUS Act Federal Officers Camera Use for Safety Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the FOCUS Act (Federal Officers Camera Use for Safety Act), mandates that all Federal law enforcement officers involved in immigration enforcement or related activities must wear and operate a body-worn camera, which is defined as a mobile audio and video recording system worn by an officer. This requirement applies to officers and employees of the U.S. Government authorized to prevent, detect, or investigate violations of federal law, and also includes individuals employed by private contractors who perform these functions. The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to reflect these changes, including updating references from "Service" to "Department of Homeland Security" and "Attorney General" to "Secretary of Homeland Security." Video footage captured by these cameras must be retained for at least one year, with provisions for permanent deletion unless it involves use of force, an arrest or detention, or a complaint has been filed. Extended retention periods are allowed if requested by officers, supervisors, members of the public involved, or next of kin, particularly if the footage has evidentiary or exculpatory value or is for training purposes. Access to footage is to be provided in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. The bill also outlines accountability measures for officers who fail to comply, including mandatory review of policy and potential disciplinary action, and requires documentation of any violations due to device malfunction or operator error. Intentional disabling of a camera can lead to termination. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring officers receive proper training, and the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit an annual report to Congress detailing violations and disciplinary actions, which will also be made publicly available with necessary redactions for sensitive information. Furthermore, an independent advisory panel will be established to provide recommendations on body camera policies.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require all Federal law enforcement officers engaged in or supporting immigration enforcement or related enforcement activities to wear and operate a body camera while on duty to ensure transparency and accountability.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 3 : Cory Booker (D)*, Amy Klobuchar (D), Tina Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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IN bill #HB1311 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Obtaining copies of recorded documents.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Indiana law to clarify the process for obtaining copies of recorded documents, specifically by prohibiting individuals from using their own equipment to copy documents recorded in the office of the county recorder. It also mandates that a county recorder must charge the fees for copying documents as outlined in the county recorder's statutes. These changes aim to standardize and regulate the copying of official records, ensuring that fees are collected according to established legal guidelines and preventing unauthorized duplication of sensitive documents.
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Bill Summary: Obtaining copies of recorded documents. Prohibits a person from using the person's own equipment to copy a recorded document. Specifies that a county recorder is required to charge the fees in the county recorder's statutes for copying documents.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jenny Meltzer (R)*, Alex Zimmerman (R), Jean Leising (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
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CA bill #AB1628 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Child protection: safe surrender.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Keeping Infants from Danger (KID) Act, expands the "safe surrender" law, which allows parents to anonymously leave newborns at designated safe locations without facing prosecution for child abandonment. Previously, this applied to infants 72 hours old or younger, but this bill extends the age limit to 30 days old. Safe-surrender sites, which include locations designated by county supervisors or fire agencies, or within hospitals, are responsible for accepting these children and notifying child protective services. The bill also makes conforming changes to other laws related to child protection and education, and includes a provision for state reimbursement to local agencies if the bill imposes new costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 51934 of the Education Code, to amend Section 1255.7 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 271.5 of the Penal Code, relating to child protection.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Michelle Rodriguez (D)*, Patrick Ahrens (D), Leticia Castillo (R), John Harabedian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee February 26.
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VT bill #H0789 • Last Action 01/27/2026
An act relating to intelligent speed assistance devices
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Super Speeder Accountability Act," mandates that individuals who have committed certain serious speeding violations, including driving 100 miles per hour or more or accumulating multiple moving violations where they were significantly over the speed limit, or whose licenses have been suspended or revoked due to such offenses, must obtain a special "intelligent speed assistance restricted operator's license" or "certificate." This restricted license or certificate allows them to operate a motor vehicle only if it is equipped with an "intelligent speed assistance device," which is an aftermarket device that uses GPS to limit the vehicle's speed to posted limits, and is approved by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill also outlines the application process, fees, renewal requirements, and penalties for tampering with these devices, and specifies that the Commissioner will adopt rules to ensure the devices' accuracy and data retrieval, with provisions for reduced costs for low-income individuals and protections for the privacy of collected data.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require that individuals who have committed certain speeding violations or whose operator’s licenses or privilege to operate has been suspended or revoked due to speeding and other violations obtain an intelligent speed assistance restricted operator’s license or certificate and operate only vehicles equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kate Lalley (D)*, Phil Pouech (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Transportation
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CA bill #SB401 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Political Reform Act of 1974: filing deadlines: emergency situations.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an amendment to the Political Reform Act of 1974, allows the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), the state agency that oversees political finance and ethics, to extend filing deadlines for individuals affected by an emergency situation, which is defined as an emergency proclaimed by the Governor or a local governing body. Additionally, it prohibits state agency employees from owning or controlling financial interests in businesses regulated by or doing business with their agency, though agency heads can grant waivers if the interest is otherwise consistent with the law and the employee won't be involved in decisions related to it. The bill also clarifies that no reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts for any costs incurred due to these changes, as they are related to the definition or penalties of crimes.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 91013.1 to the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Melissa Hurtado (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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WI bill #SB166 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: In Committee
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: 5
• Last Amended: 03/27/2025
• Last Action: Public hearing held
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WA bill #HB2585 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Establishing a state false claims act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Washington False Claims Act, creating a new chapter in Title 7 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) to combat fraud against the state. It defines key terms like "claim" (any request for money or property to the state or its agents), "knowing" (actual knowledge, deliberate ignorance, or reckless disregard of truth), and "material" (influencing payment or receipt of money or property). The act imposes civil penalties on individuals or entities that knowingly submit false or fraudulent claims to the state, make false statements related to such claims, or conspire to commit these violations, with penalties ranging from a minimum of $14,308 to a maximum of $28,619 per violation, plus three times the amount of damages sustained by the state. It also allows for reduced penalties if the violator fully cooperates with the Attorney General's investigation. The Attorney General is empowered to investigate violations and bring civil actions, and the act introduces "qui tam" actions, which allow private citizens (called "qui tam relators") to sue on behalf of the state and receive a portion of any recovered funds, typically between 15% and 30%, depending on their contribution. Information gathered during investigations is exempt from public disclosure until a case is resolved, and employees or agents who report violations are protected from retaliation. The act also outlines procedures for investigations, including the use of civil investigative demands to obtain documents, answers, and testimony, and sets statutes of limitations for bringing such actions. Finally, the Attorney General is required to report annually on the implementation of the act, starting in December 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to establishing a state false claims act; adding 2 a new chapter to Title 7 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an 3 effective date. 4
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Hackney (D)*, Gerry Pollet (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
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CA bill #SB811 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities in California, administered by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). It repeals existing regulations and creates a comprehensive permitting system, requiring operators to obtain a permit from the DTSC to operate. The bill outlines requirements for obtaining permits, operating facilities, and transporting related materials, including public meetings before permit decisions and a three-year timeframe for the DTSC to act on existing facility permit applications. It also mandates that the DTSC post facility information online and conduct site visits. While certain materials related to metal shredding are deemed not to be hazardous waste if they meet specific criteria, the bill introduces penalties, including criminal ones, for false certifications in required reports. The DTSC will have primary enforcement responsibility, conducting annual inspections and referring violations to prosecutors. Furthermore, the bill requires facilities to report emergencies, submit closure plans, and provide advance notice of ownership transfers. The DTSC is authorized to adopt necessary regulations and will impose annual fees on these facilities, with a new dedicated subaccount for these funds. The bill also clarifies that certain materials, like scrap metal and metal shredder aggregate, are not considered waste if managed according to the chapter's provisions, but releases into the environment could still be regulated as hazardous waste.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 25117, 25150.87, and 41514.6 of, to add Chapter 6.4 (commencing with Section 25095) to Division 20 of, and to repeal Sections 25150.82, 25150.84, and 25150.86 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anna Caballero (D)*, Ben Allen (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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CA bill #AB1627 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Public employment: disqualifications.
Status: Introduced
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 requires background investigations for peace officer applicants to include inquiries into such prior employment. Furthermore, the bill prohibits individuals with this prior employment history from being hired as teachers, principals, superintendents, chancellors, or other administrators in any California school district, charter school, county office of education, community college district, the University of California, or the California State University, and mandates that the Department of Education conduct background investigations for these educational positions that include checking for this specific prior employment. The bill also asserts that these provisions are a matter of statewide concern and apply to all cities, including charter cities, and outlines procedures for state reimbursement of any mandated costs to local agencies and school districts.
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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: 1 : Anamarie Avila Farias (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee February 26.
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FL bill #S0144 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Public Records/Judicial Qualifications Commission
Status: In Committee
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: 7
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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CA bill #SB691 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Body-worn cameras: policies.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires law enforcement agencies with body-worn camera policies to update them by July 1, 2027, to include procedures for emergency service personnel to request the redaction of recordings of patients undergoing medical or psychological evaluations or treatment, which could cause embarrassment or humiliation. This redaction process, which can involve blurring patient care and muting audio, applies to both evidentiary (useful for investigations) and nonevidentiary (general activities) recordings before any public release. The bill also clarifies that this does not create new obligations for law enforcement to provide aid or override existing privacy protections like HIPAA. Furthermore, it mandates that if the Commission on State Mandates finds this bill imposes costs on local governments, reimbursement will be provided through existing state procedures.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 832.18 of the Penal Code, relating to body-worn cameras.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Aisha Wahab (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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US bill #S3702 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, aims to establish standards for facilities where aliens are detained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with a particular focus on improving oversight and transparency. It mandates that the Secretary of Homeland Security establish detention standards based on those recommended by the American Bar Association, and these standards must be reviewed and updated at least every two years. The bill also requires the DHS Inspector General to conduct unannounced, annual inspections of all detention facilities and publicly report the findings, with penalties for facilities that repeatedly fail to meet standards, including contract termination or facility suspension. Furthermore, it mandates investigations and public reporting of deaths in custody, requires DHS to maintain a publicly accessible website with detailed information about detention facilities and detainees, and mandates an updated online detainee locator system. The bill also proposes significant changes to immigration detention procedures, including a presumption of release for detainees, limitations on detention based on inability to pay bond, and special protections for vulnerable individuals and primary caregivers, while prohibiting the detention of children under 18 and solitary confinement. Finally, it aims to phase out private detention facilities within three years, requiring all detention facilities to be owned and operated by DHS, and ensures detainees have access to legal orientation programs and confidential communication with their legal counsel, while also granting Members of Congress unrestricted access for oversight purposes.
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Bill Summary: A bill to provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 12 : Cory Booker (D)*, Elizabeth Warren (D), Peter Welch (D), Ed Markey (D), Bernie Sanders (I), Patty Murray (D), Alex Padilla (D), Andy Kim (D), Ron Wyden (D), Tammy Duckworth (D), Adam Schiff (D), Jeff Merkley (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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CA bill #SB381 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Vital records: adoptees’ birth certificates.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2028, will allow adopted individuals and descendants of deceased adopted individuals to access the original birth certificate, which is the birth certificate issued at the time of birth before adoption. The State Registrar will be responsible for providing a copy of this original birth certificate upon request, and a process will be established for these requests. The bill also introduces a "contact preference form" that birth parents can fill out to indicate their wishes regarding contact with their adopted child or their descendants, which will be provided to the adopted person or descendant when they request their original birth certificate. Additionally, the bill removes an exception that allowed adopting parents to request that the new birth certificate omit the facility of birth and the race and color of the parents, meaning these details will now be included on all new birth certificates issued after adoption.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1798.24 of the Civil Code, and to amend Sections 102645 and 102685 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 102705 of, to add Sections 102620 and 102706 to, and to repeal Section 102675 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to vital records.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Aisha Wahab (D)*, Bob Archuleta (D), Angelique Ashby (D), Catherine Blakespear (D), Sabrina Cervantes (D), Steven Choi (R), Dave Cortese (D), Matt Haney (D), Mike McGuire (D), Jerry McNerney (D), Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R), Liz Ortega (D), Sasha Perez (D), Laura Richardson (D), Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D), Suzette Martinez Valladares (R), Scott Wiener (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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WV bill #HB4574 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Relating to providing for condition-based emergency funding for a financially distressed county.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "Temporary Shortfall Supplement Fund for County Boards of Education" to provide condition-based emergency funding, in the form of a loan, to financially distressed counties whose reserve funding falls below five percent of available funding. A financially distressed county is defined as one that is in deficit or on the Department of Education's watch list for counties at risk of deficit. The State Board of Education will create a process for these counties to apply for and receive this funding, which is limited to covering personnel obligations and other essential operating expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year. The county must repay the loan with interest, present its financials upon request, adhere to specific reporting requirements through the West Virginia Education Information System (WVEIS) to prevent overspending, and comply with the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, the county must implement the State Auditor’s West Virginia Checkbook fiscal reporting system within 45 days of receiving funds. The State Board of Education will report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA) if a county's reserves remain below five percent for over 60 consecutive days, and can use other identified county funds to repay the loan. The bill also defines "maladministration" as specific financial record issues or statutory noncompliance within the preceding 12 months, and employees directly responsible for such maladministration may be prohibited from financial roles in public education for at least two years, with the State Board of Education having the authority to remove them from their current financial capacity. County officers and board members in a financially distressed county may also be subject to removal for official misconduct, neglect of duty, or incompetence, with specific procedures outlined for bringing charges. Any remaining balance in the fund will revert to the General Revenue fund.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to provide condition-based emergency funding for financially distressed counties.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Pat McGeehan (R)*, Vernon Criss (R), Clay Riley (R), Mark Dean (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education Committee Meeting (09:30:00 1/27/2026 Senate Finance Room 451-M)
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VT bill #H0784 • Last Action 01/27/2026
An act relating to the regulation of chatbots
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to regulate providers of chatbots, which are artificial intelligence systems that simulate human conversation, by establishing new requirements for data privacy, security, and transparency. Chatbot providers will be prohibited from processing personal data unless it's necessary for a user's request and they have obtained "affirmative consent," meaning a clear, informed, and unambiguous agreement from the user, not just inaction or acceptance of general terms. They also cannot use user conversation logs for advertising targeting or train their systems with data from users under 18 without parental consent, or from users over 18 without their explicit consent, and cannot sell these logs. Users will have the right to access their conversation logs in a usable format and chatbot providers must maintain a public data security program. Crucially, providers must clearly and conspicuously disclose to users that they are interacting with a chatbot, not a human, at regular intervals and whenever the user questions it. The bill also defines terms like "dark patterns" (deceptive user interface designs) and "publicly available information" to clarify these regulations and establishes that chatbots are considered products for liability purposes, meaning providers can be held responsible for injuries caused by their use, even if they took reasonable care. The Attorney General is tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions, and violations can result in civil actions and penalties, including significant liquidated damages for users.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to regulate providers of chatbots by requiring the providers to protect the privacy and security of users’ data, to disclose to users that chatbots are not human, and to allow users to access their own data.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Monique Priestley (D)*, Daisy Berbeco (D), Elizabeth Burrows (D), Esme Cole (D), Edye Graning (D), Troy Headrick (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Kate Nugent (D), Carol Ode (D), Herb Olson (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: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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CA bill #SB239 • Last Action 01/27/2026
Open meetings: teleconferencing: subsidiary body.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides new guidelines for "subsidiary bodies" (advisory groups that cannot take final actions) to conduct teleconference meetings with more flexible rules. Under the proposed law, these subsidiary bodies can use teleconferencing if they meet several requirements: all members must participate through audio and visual technology, provide at least one public access method for remote observation and participation (like a two-way audiovisual platform), designate physical meeting locations within their jurisdiction, ensure staff are present at those locations, post agendas at physical locations, and allow real-time public comments. Members must visibly appear on camera during open meetings, publicly disclose other individuals present in their remote location, and be listed in meeting minutes. The legislative body that creates the subsidiary body must approve teleconferencing by majority vote every 12 months, finding that such meetings would enhance public access and promote member diversity. The subsidiary body itself must approve teleconferencing by a two-thirds vote. The bill does not apply to bodies overseeing police, elections, or budgets, and any elected officials must follow existing teleconferencing rules. These provisions will remain in effect until January 1, 2030, and are designed to balance public access to meetings with protecting the privacy and personal information of public officials.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Section 54953.05 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jesse Arreguin (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 04/07/2025
• Last Action: In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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HI bill #SB2264 • Last Action 01/26/2026
Relating To Child Welfare.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman to provide oversight and evaluation of services provided to children and their families by various state agencies, including the Department of Human Services, which administers child welfare and foster care services. This new office will be headed by a Child Advocate appointed by the legislature, and will have the power to investigate complaints, review records, conduct site visits, and make recommendations for improvements, including proposed legislation, to ensure children receive timely and safe services. The bill also mandates annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and the public, and appropriates funds for the establishment and operation of this office, which is intended to increase accountability, protect children, maximize federal funding, and restore public confidence in the state's child welfare system.
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Bill Summary: Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Stanley Chang (D)*, Kurt Fevella (R)*, Tim Richards (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*, Lorraine Inouye (D), Dru Kanuha (D), Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC.
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NM bill #SB141 • Last Action 01/26/2026
Student Eligibility For Extracurriculars
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that the Public Education Department is responsible for determining if students are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities, co-curricular activities, and interscholastic competitions, which are activities like sports and clubs. However, the department can allow an association or organization to manage these activities if certain conditions are met, including the department retaining the right to approve or reject the association's rules, ensuring the association follows open meeting and public records laws, and having the ability to audit the association's finances. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing law to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS; CLARIFYING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S ABILITY TO AUTHORIZE AN ASSOCIATION OR ORGANIZATION TO OTHERWISE REGULATE EXTRACURRICULAR AND CO- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERSCHOLASTIC COMPETITIONS; MAKING CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Moe Maestas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SEC/SHPAC
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PA bill #HB2157 • Last Action 01/26/2026
In career and technical education, providing for governance of schools and institutes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that within three years of its effective date, career and technical education schools and institutes must transfer their administration, governance, operation, and management to a new governance board. This board will consist of at least five members, approved by the Department of Education, who cannot be members of a school board, an employe organization (which is defined as a group representing school employees), an employee of a school district, or a public official. The Department of Education will establish policies for approving board members, considering their representation of local trades, industries, businesses, school staff, and parents, as well as their qualifications for managing the school. These policies will be publicly posted, and candidates will undergo a public hearing and be approved or denied within sixty days. Board members will serve four-year terms, with initial terms staggered to ensure continuity. The governance board will have broad authority over the school's operations and will be considered a local agency subject to the Right-to-Know Law and open meeting requirements.
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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 career and technical education, providing for governance of schools and institutes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Gary Day (R)*, Andrew Kuzma (R), Milou Mackenzie (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Education
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FL bill #S1650 • Last Action 01/26/2026
Public Records/Commission on Ethics
Status: In Committee
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: 5
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Hearing (15:30:00 1/26/2026 110 Senate Building)
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RI bill #H7305 • Last Action 01/23/2026
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: 1
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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DC bill #B26-0164 • Last Action 01/23/2026
Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act of 2025
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill comprehensively reforms multiple aspects of housing law in Washington, D.C., addressing tenant rights, eviction procedures, housing authority governance, and property transfers. The Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act of 2025 makes significant changes across several key areas, including expediting eviction proceedings for dangerous crimes, reducing pre-filing notice periods for evictions, establishing a certification process for tenant support providers, modifying the District of Columbia Housing Authority's board structure, and creating a new transparency portal for tenant opportunity to purchase transactions. The bill provides courts more discretion in eviction cases, shortens notification timelines for potential evictions, and creates new protections for tenants by requiring detailed disclosures during property transfers and establishing strict rules about interference with tenant rights. The legislation also updates procedures for low-income housing tax credits, facilitates the resale of inclusionary zoning units, and provides new training and consultation requirements for housing authority board members and resident advisory boards, with the overarching goal of creating a more balanced and transparent housing ecosystem in the District of Columbia.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend the Rental Housing Act of 1985 to provide for expedited review of eviction proceedings stemming from a dangerous crime or crime of violence, to grant courts discretion to determine when equities require the dismissal of a claim by a housing provider, to reduce the pre-filing notice period in cases seeking eviction for nonpayment, and to update procedures for pre-filing notice to tenants in eviction cases; to amend Chapter 15 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code to reduce a pre-eviction- hearing summons period, to provide courts that hear eviction cases with discretion not to dismiss cases for certain deficiencies, and to update processes for the deposit of rental payments into the court registry during eviction cases for nonpayment; to amend the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act of 1980 to reorganize various existing provisions, to clarify the applicability of the act in circumstances such as the disposition of intestate decedents’ property, to allow for the entry and exit of non-controlling investors in property ownership entities without triggering the act, to exempt new construction for the 15 years after construction and certain covenanted affordable housing projects from the act, to establish a system of certified tenant support providers, to streamline tenant notice provisions and consolidate certain tenant grievance procedures, to establish protections from interference in the act’s processes and enforcement mechanisms, to require the Department of Housing and Community Development to develop certain form documents and receive filings of certain processes, to establish permissible consideration for tenant assignment of their rights under the act, and to direct the Department of Housing and Community Development to maintain a public database; to amend Chapter 48 of Title 47 of the District of Columbia Official Code to clarify the applicability of recent changes to the District low-income housing tax credit program; to amend the Inclusionary Zoning Implementation Amendment Act to facilitate the resale of units; to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 to revise the structure of the board of the Authority, to modify the schedule for annual financial accountability reports, to provide flexibility for board and executive director training, to update the public housing resident bill of rights, and to add protections for residents whose public housing properties undergo federal subsidy repositioning; to amend the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 to adjust Housing Authority board stipends; and to amend the Confirmation Act of 1978 to conform terminology regarding the RE-ENROLLED ORIGINAL Housing Authority board.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2025
• Added: 10/03/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 29 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 10/21/2025
• Last Action: Law L26-0080, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000613
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RI bill #S2334 • Last Action 01/23/2026
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: 1
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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VT bill #H0763 • Last Action 01/23/2026
An act relating to how to count certain offenders for the purpose of periodic reapportionment of districts for the General Assembly
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to change how certain incarcerated individuals are counted for the purpose of redrawing legislative districts, a process known as reapportionment, which happens periodically to ensure districts remain roughly equal in population. Specifically, the Department of Corrections will be required to determine and report the residential address of each offender prior to their incarceration. The Legislative Apportionment Board, responsible for creating proposals for the state's House of Representatives and Senate districts, will then use this information. If an offender's prior in-state address is known, they will be counted as residing at that address for reapportionment purposes, rather than at the correctional facility where they are incarcerated. However, if an offender's prior address is unknown or outside of Vermont, they will not be counted in the population of the district containing the correctional facility. An exception exists for offenders serving life sentences without the possibility of release, who will still be counted in the district where the correctional facility is located. All offender information shared will be kept confidential and will not include names or any other personally identifiable details.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to count certain offenders by their residential address prior to incarceration for the purpose of periodic reapportionment of districts for the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : William Greer (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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KS bill #HB2532 • Last Action 01/23/2026
Establishing an impaired provider program, expanding the grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee and providing for the reinstatement of a revoked license under the Kansas nurse practice act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an impaired provider program for nurses in Kansas, allowing the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) to create a program to help nurses struggling with substance use or mental/behavioral health conditions that affect their ability to practice safely. This program, which can last at least a year and may involve evaluations and testing at the nurse's expense, offers an alternative to immediate disciplinary action for eligible nurses who self-report, test positive, have a history of substance-related offenses, or show signs of impairment. Successful completion of the program means no disciplinary action will be recorded on the nurse's license, though participation can be considered for future violations. The bill also expands the grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee, including new categories for convictions of certain felonies and misdemeanors, practicing with a lapsed license, cheating on exams, failing to comply with board orders, and patient abandonment. Additionally, it clarifies the process for reinstating a revoked license, requiring applicants to prove rehabilitation by clear and convincing evidence and outlining factors the board can consider. The bill also makes changes to how the KSBN can handle disciplinary actions, allowing for civil fines and the deferral of discipline for impaired nurses who enter into treatment agreements.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to the powers, duties and functions of the Kansas state board of nursing; establishing an impaired provider program; expanding the grounds for disciplinary action taken against a licensee; permitting deferred disciplinary action against an impaired licensee; providing for the reinstatement of a revoked license; amending K.S.A. 65-1120a, 65-1121a and 65-1129 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117 and 65-1120 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 74-1110.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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VA bill #SB36 • Last Action 01/23/2026
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Virginia Code § 63.2-1509 to clarify that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug that is prescribed by her healthcare provider cannot, by itself, be considered a reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. The bill addresses a specific provision in the existing law about reporting potential child abuse or neglect, particularly in cases involving substance exposure during pregnancy. Previously, the law allowed healthcare providers to report potential child abuse or neglect if an infant was born with substance-related medical conditions or if a child was diagnosed with conditions potentially linked to maternal substance use during pregnancy. The new provision ensures that when a pregnant woman is using a controlled substance or drug under a healthcare provider's prescription, this fact alone cannot trigger a child abuse or neglect report. This change aims to protect pregnant women who are following medical guidance and prevent unnecessary reporting that could stigmatize or unfairly target women seeking appropriate medical treatment during pregnancy.
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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 shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
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• Introduced: 11/20/2025
• Added: 11/21/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Barbara Favola (D)*, Tara Durant (R), Todd Pillion (R), Saddam Salim (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 11/19/2025
• Last Action: Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
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NM bill #SB127 • Last Action 01/23/2026
Homelessness Reduction Division
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new Homelessness Reduction Division within the Health Care Authority to coordinate and implement state efforts to combat homelessness. This division will be responsible for developing a statewide strategic plan to decrease homelessness, improve services for those experiencing homelessness, and strengthen housing stability. It will also create a "homeless data integration system" to track data related to homelessness and its impact on state programs, ensuring that health and personal identifying information within this system remains private. Additionally, the bill creates an Interagency Homelessness Reduction Task Force, composed of representatives from various state agencies, to advise the division on initiatives and recommend policy changes, and a Homelessness Reduction Advisory Council, made up of individuals with lived experience, advocates, and service providers, to offer recommendations on preventing and reducing homelessness. The bill also appropriates $1 million to fund these new initiatives.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE GOVERNMENT; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY ACT; CREATING THE HOMELESSNESS REDUCTION DIVISION OF THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY; CREATING THE INTERAGENCY HOMELESSNESS REDUCTION TASK FORCE AND THE HOMELESSNESS REDUCTION ADVISORY COUNCIL; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Harold Pope (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SRC/SFC
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WA bill #HB1030 • Last Action 01/23/2026
Concerning the conduct of limited audits of counted ballots during the election certification period.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill concerns the conduct of limited audits of counted ballots during the election certification period. It introduces two primary methods for auditing election results: a limited hand-count audit and a risk-limiting audit. For the limited hand-count audit, county auditors can randomly select precincts or ballot batches to manually count and compare against the original ballot counting equipment results. Political party observers are permitted to watch this process. The risk-limiting audit is a statistical method designed to confirm election outcomes with a specified confidence level, using techniques like ballot comparison, ballot polling, and batch comparison audits. The bill amends existing election laws to provide more detailed procedures for these audits, including requirements for random selection, sample size determination, and reporting results. It gives county auditors and the secretary of state discretion in conducting these audits and requires the secretary of state to establish rules for implementing the audit methods. The overall goal is to enhance the accuracy and transparency of election result verification while maintaining the security and privacy of ballot information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the conduct of limited audits of counted 2 ballots during the election certification period; amending RCW 3 29A.60.125, 29A.60.185, 29A.60.170, and 29A.04.611; and adding new 4 sections to chapter 29A.60 RCW. 5
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• Introduced: 12/10/2024
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Sam Low (R)*, Sharlett Mena (D), Carolyn Eslick (R), Kristine Reeves (D), Natasha Hill (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 12/10/2024
• Last Action: House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations Executive Session (08:00:00 1/23/2026 House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations)
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VA bill #HB160 • Last Action 01/22/2026
FOIA; officers, employees, or members of a public body, alleged willful and knowing violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify when civil penalties can be imposed on individuals within public bodies for alleged willful and knowing violations of the Act. Specifically, it states that civil penalties can only be applied to officers, employees, or members of a public body when they are sued in their individual capacity for certain FOIA violations. Furthermore, when a court is deciding if such an individual willfully and knowingly violated FOIA, it must consider mitigating factors, such as whether the person acted in good faith reliance on opinions from the Attorney General, court cases that support their actions, advisory opinions from the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, or advice from the public body's legal counsel. This aims to provide a defense for individuals who made reasonable efforts to comply with FOIA but may have inadvertently made a mistake.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; officers, employees, or members of a public body; alleged willful and knowing violations; mitigating factors to be considered. Specifies that civil penalties may only be imposed on officers, employees, or members of a public body in actions brought against them in their individual capacity for certain violations of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The bill further requires a court, when determining whether an officer, an employee, or a member of a public body has committed certain violations of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act willfully and knowingly, to consider certain mitigating factors, including good faith reliance on (i) opinions of the Attorney General; (ii) court cases substantially supporting such officer's, employee's, or member's actions; (iii) advisory opinions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council; and (iv) advice of counsel for the public body, as evidence that such officer, employee, or member did not willfully and knowingly commit such violation. Current law provides any officer, employee, or member of a public body the right to introduce at any proceeding regarding such willful and knowing violation a copy of a relevant advisory opinion issued by the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Simon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
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NM bill #SB68 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Artificial Intelligence Government Use Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Artificial Intelligence Government Use Act," mandates that public bodies in New Mexico, which include state agencies and local governments, must establish clear policies for how their employees can use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision tools, which are systems that use AI to help make decisions or generate recommendations. These policies must address how to protect nonpublic data, define authorized uses of AI and related technology resources, and crucially, require that a human employee always makes the final decision on consequential matters, meaning decisions that significantly impact a person's access to education, employment, housing, healthcare, insurance, or legal services, regardless of what the AI recommends. Furthermore, public bodies must train their employees on these policies, including cybersecurity and the appropriate use of AI and automated decision tools. The bill also defines key terms like "artificial intelligence" as a machine-based system that can infer and generate outputs to influence environments, and "technology resource" as any hardware, software, or personnel used for automation or information processing.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY; ENACTING THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE GOVERNMENT USE ACT; REQUIRING PUBLIC BODIES TO ESTABLISH POLICIES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR THE USE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AUTOMATED DECISION TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Heather Berghmans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC
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FL bill #S0812 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public Records/Sealed Criminal History Records
Status: In Committee
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: 10
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time
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FL bill #H0145 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Suits Against the Government
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding suits against the government by increasing the statutory limits on liability for tort claims against the state and its agencies. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum amount that can be claimed in a tort action against the state in stages: from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2031, the limit will be $500,000 for an individual claim and $1 million for multiple claims arising from the same incident; after October 1, 2031, these limits will increase to $600,000 for an individual claim and $1.2 million for multiple claims. The bill also allows state subdivisions to settle claims exceeding these limits without further legislative action, prohibits insurance policies from conditioning payment on claim bill enactment, and revises the statute of limitations and claim presentation requirements for tort actions against the state. Additionally, the bill makes numerous technical amendments to various sections of Florida law to incorporate these changes and ensure consistency across statutes related to governmental liability. The modifications are designed to provide clearer guidelines for tort claims against government entities while gradually increasing the potential compensation available to claimants.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to suits against the government; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; increasing the statutory limits on liability for tort claims against the state and its agencies and subdivisions; authorizing a subdivision of the state to settle a claim in excess of the statutory limit without further action by the Legislature regardless of insurance coverage limits; prohibiting an insurance policy from conditioning payment of benefits on the enactment of a claim bill; specifying that the limitations in effect on the date the claim accrues apply to that claim; revising the period within which certain claims must be presented to certain entities; 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 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; providing applicability; amending s. 944.713, F.S., conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing applicability; reenacting ss. 45.061(5), 95.11(6)(f), hb145-00 110.504(4), 111.071(1)(a), 125.01015(2)(b), 163.01(3)(h) and (15)(k), 190.043, 213.015(13), 252.51, 252.89, 252.944, 260.0125(2), 284.31, 284.38, 322.13(1)(b), 337.19(1), 341.302(17), 343.811(3), 351.03(4)(c), 373.1395(6), 375.251(3)(a), 381.0056(9), 393.075(3), 394.9085(7), 395.1055(10)(g), 403.706(17)(c), 409.175(15)(b), 409.993(1), (2)(a), and (3)(a), 420.504(8), 455.221(3), 455.32(5), 456.009(3), 456.076(15)(a), 471.038(3), 472.006(11)(b), 497.167(7), 513.118(2), 548.046(1), 556.106(8), 589.19(4)(e), 627.7491(3) and (4), 723.0611(2)(c), 760.11(5), 766.1115(4), 766.112(2), 768.1355(3), 768.1382(7), 768.295(4), 946.5026, 946.514(3), 961.06 (8), 984.09(3), 1002.33(12)(h), 1002.333(6)(b), 1002.34(17), 1002.351(3)(c), 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 hb145-00 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 water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge, limitation on liability of persons making available to 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, refusal of service, physician's hb145-00 attendance at match, liability of the member operator, excavator, and system, creation of certain state forests, naming of certain state forests, Operation Outdoor Freedom Program, official law enforcement vehicles, motor vehicle insurance requirements, the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation, administrative and civil remedies, construction, health care providers, creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors, comparative fault, the Florida Volunteer Protection Act, streetlights, security lights, and other similar illumination, limitation on liability, Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), sovereign immunity in tort actions, liability of corporation for inmate injuries, compensation for wrongful incarceration, punishment for contempt of court, alternative sanctions, charter schools, persistently low- performing schools, charter technical career centers, the Florida School for Competitive Academics, the Florida Virtual School, school-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers, early learning coalitions, school readiness program provider standards, eligibility to deliver the school readiness program, tort liability, liability insurance, and use of school buses for public hb145-00 purposes, respectively, to incorporate changes made by the act; 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: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 10/10/2025
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #S1662 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Prohibited Preferences
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill significantly alters Florida law by removing provisions related to diversity and minority participation in various state functions and contracts. It eliminates requirements for considering racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in appointments to the Florida Gaming Control Commission and advisory boards for small businesses and the Florida Sports Foundation. The bill also repeals numerous sections of Florida Statutes that mandated minority business enterprise (MBE) participation in public construction contracts, defined and certified MBEs, and encouraged agencies to use minority status in selecting outside firms. Furthermore, it prohibits executive agencies from using racial or gender set-asides, preferences, or quotas in employment decisions and removes requirements for state entities to develop affirmative action plans. The Office of Supplier Diversity is renamed the Office of Supplier Development, with its purpose shifted to assisting Florida-based small businesses rather than focusing on minority participation. Conforming changes are made throughout various statutes to reflect these removals and redefinitions, impacting areas from state procurement and contracting to educational outreach programs and health care initiatives.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to prohibited preferences; amending s. 16.71, F.S.; deleting a provision requiring the Governor to consider appointees to the Florida Gaming Control Commission who reflect Florida’s racial, ethnic, and gender diversity; amending s. 17.11, F.S.; revising the information required to be reported periodically by the Chief Financial Officer; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 24.113, F.S., relating to minority participation; amending s. 110.112, F.S.; revising state policy; prohibiting executive agencies from using racial or gender set-asides, preferences, or quotas when making certain decisions; deleting provisions requiring state entities to develop and implement affirmative action plans; amending s. 110.211, F.S.; revising a phrase that is required to be included in all recruitment literature for state position vacancies; amending s. 110.605, F.S.; deleting a provision requiring the Department of Management Services to develop a certain program of affirmative and positive actions; repealing s. 255.101, F.S., relating to utilization of minority business enterprises in contracts for public construction works; repealing s. 255.102, F.S., relating to contractor utilization of minority business enterprises; amending s. 255.20, F.S.; revising factors local governments are authorized to consider in making decisions regarding local bids and contracts for public construction works; amending s. 287.012, F.S.; deleting the definition of the term “minority business enterprise”; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 287.042, F.S.; revising the powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Management Services to delete provisions regarding the Office of Supplier Diversity; amending s. 287.055, F.S.; revising the criteria each agency uses to evaluate professional services; revising the criteria used to determine whether a firm is qualified to provide such services; amending s. 287.057, F.S.; deleting a provision authorizing the Office of Supplier Diversity to request certain information from agencies; deleting provisions authorizing agencies to reserve contracts for competitive solicitation among certified minority business enterprises; deleting a provision requiring agencies to enter into a contract with a certified minority business enterprise under a specified condition; amending s. 287.059, F.S.; deleting a provision encouraging agencies to use a firm’s minority status when selecting outside firms for attorney services; repealing s. 287.093, F.S., relating to minority business enterprises and procurement of personal property and services from funds set aside for such purpose; repealing s. 287.0931, F.S., relating to minority business enterprise participation in bond underwriting; repealing s. 287.0943, F.S., relating to certification of minority business enterprises; repealing s. 287.09431, F.S., relating to statewide and interlocal agreement on certification of business concerns for the status of minority business enterprise; amending s. 287.09451, F.S.; deleting legislative findings; renaming the Office of Supplier Diversity as the Office of Supplier Development; revising the purpose of the office; revising the powers, duties, and functions of the office; deleting provisions providing a process for the Office of Supplier Diversity to assist minority business enterprises in the state procurement process; deleting provisions requiring each state agency to coordinate its minority business enterprise procurement with the office; repealing s. 287.0947, F.S., relating to the Florida Advisory Council on Small and Minority Business Development; amending s. 288.001, F.S.; deleting a provision requiring consideration of minority and gender representation when making appointments to the statewide advisory board for the Florida Small Business Development Center Network; repealing s. 288.1167, F.S., relating to sports franchise contract provisions for food and beverage concession and contract awards to minority business enterprises; amending s. 288.1229, F.S.; deleting a requirement that the board membership of the Florida Sports Foundation represent ethnic and gender diversity; amending s. 288.124, F.S.; deleting provisions requiring that preferences be given to specified entities seeking to attract minority conventions to Florida; amending s. 288.7015, F.S.; revising the duties of the rules ombudsman regarding reviewing state agency rules that adversely or disproportionately impact businesses; amending s. 288.703, F.S.; deleting the definitions of the terms “certified minority business enterprise” and “minority business enterprise”; revising the definition of the term “ombudsman”; amending s. 288.7031, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 288.776, F.S.; deleting a requirement that minority and gender representation be considered for appointments to the board of directors of the Florida Export Finance Corporation; amending s. 290.0057, F.S.; revising requirements for strategic plans that accompany an application for designating a new enterprise zone; amending s. 290.046, F.S.; revising factors that may be taken into consideration when scoring certain applications for grants; amending s. 320.63, F.S.; deleting a requirement that applicants or licensees for certain licenses report annually to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation on efforts to add minority dealer points; amending s. 376.84, F.S.; deleting a provision authorizing financial and local incentives for brownfield redevelopment to include certain minority business enterprise programs; amending s. 383.216, F.S.; deleting a requirement that each prenatal and infant health care coalition represent the racial, ethnic, and gender composition of the community; repealing s. 395.807, F.S., relating to retention of family practice residents; amending s. 409.901, F.S.; deleting the definition of the term “minority physician network”; amending s. 409.920, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “managed care plans”; amending s. 430.502, F.S.; revising criteria on which incentive funding of memory disorder clinics is based; amending s. 440.45, F.S.; revising the composition of the statewide nominating commission for judges of compensation claims to no longer require members from minority groups; amending s. 445.007, F.S.; deleting provisions requiring consideration of the importance of minority and gender representation for local workforce development boards and committees established by such boards; amending s. 446.041, F.S.; revising the duties of the Department of Commerce to no longer ensure consideration of minority and gender diversity in a certain program; amending s. 489.111, F.S.; deleting provisions relating to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation establishing certain sensitivity review committees; amending s. 627.3511, F.S.; deleting provisions authorizing certain property or casualty insurers to exempt a specified amount from escrow requirements and to simultaneously file the proposed take-out plan with the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; repealing s. 641.217, F.S., relating to required minority recruitment and retention plans; revising the title of chapter 760, F.S.; repealing s. 760.80, F.S., relating to minority representation on boards, commissions, councils, and committees; redesignating part V of chapter 760, F.S., Environmental Equity and Justice, as part IV of that chapter; amending s. 1001.706, F.S.; deleting provisions requiring the Board of Governors of the State University System to ensure compliance with specified procurement provisions and rules; amending s. 1004.42, F.S.; deleting a requirement of the Florida State University College of Medicine to continue specified outreach efforts to middle and high school minority students; amending s. 1004.435, F.S.; revising membership criteria for the Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council; repealing s. 1007.34, F.S., relating to the college reach-out program; repealing s. 1007.35, F.S., relating to the Florida Partnership for Minority and Underrepresented Student Achievement Act; repealing s. 1011.86, F.S., relating to educational leadership enhancement grants; amending s. 1013.46, F.S.; deleting provisions authorizing counties, municipalities, and boards to set aside a specified percentage of funds allocated for the purpose of entering into construction capital project contracts with minority business enterprises; amending ss. 43.16, 212.096, 215.971, 282.201, 282.709, 286.101, 287.0571, 288.0001, 288.706, 290.004, 295.187, 337.11, 339.63, 376.3072, 381.986, 394.47865, 402.7305, 408.045, 409.910, 570.07, 627.351, 1001.216, 1007.27, 1008.23, and 1008.24, F.S.; conforming cross references and provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting s. 311.07(4), F.S., relating to Florida seaport transportation and economic development funding, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 110.112, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stan McClain (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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KY bill #SB117 • Last Action 01/22/2026
AN ACT relating to worker fairness in the construction industry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kentucky Workers Fairness Act, aims to protect workers in the construction industry by preventing subcontractors from misclassifying employees as independent contractors on capital projects, which are large-scale construction projects. It establishes clear criteria for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, focusing on factors like the permanency of the relationship, skill required, and the employer's control over the work. The bill creates a process for workers to file complaints about misclassification and for the Department of Workplace Standards to investigate and take action, including issuing cease and desist orders, collecting lost wages, and imposing civil penalties. It also prohibits retaliation against workers who report violations or cooperate with investigations, and mandates that if the department doesn't act on a complaint within 180 days, it will be dismissed without prejudice, allowing for refiling. Prime contractors and subcontractors are required to post notices informing workers of their rights and complaint procedures, and to use the E-Verify program to confirm the work eligibility of all employees on capital projects. Furthermore, the bill mandates information sharing between state agencies like the Department of Revenue, Department of Workers' Claims, and Office of Unemployment Insurance regarding misclassification findings, and establishes penalties for violations, including a two-year ban from contracting with the state for subcontractors with multiple violations. Finally, it requires the development of a training program to educate the public on employee misclassification in construction.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit subcontractors from misclassifying employees on capital projects as independent contractors; define terms; establish criteria for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors; provide a complaint and appeal process for misclassification violations; provide that no prime contractor or subcontractor, nor any agent thereof shall retaliate against any person for taking action or providing information to investigators for violations; provide that a complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice if the Department of Workplace Standards fails to take action within 180 days after filing a complaint; provide that prime contractors or subcontractors shall post a notice for filing complaints or inquiries with the commissioner of the Department of Workplace standards; require each contract for a capital project shall require a prime contractor and any subcontractors to enroll and verify the work eligibility of all employees through the E-Verify program; require the department to promulgate administrative regulations; require the commissioner to provide any order or decision that a subcontractor has misclassified an employee as an independent contractor to the Department of Worker's Claims, the Department of Revenue, and the Office of Unemployment Insurance no later than 60 days after the order or decision; amend KRS 337.990 to establish penalties for violations; amend KRS 45A.145 to prohibit subcontractors or any corporate officer or shareholder that owns at least 10% of the outstanding stock of the corporation with 2 or more violations in 5 years from contracting with the state for 2 years; create new sections of KRS Chapters 341 and 342 and amend KRS 131.190 to require the Department of Revenue, the Office of Unemployment Insurance, and the Department of Workers' Claims to provide one another with any assessment or orders arising out of the misclassification of an employee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to require the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to develop a training program relating to employee misclassification; provide that Sections 1 to 8, 13, and 14 of this Act may be cited as the Kentucky Workers Fairness Act; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Phillip Wheeler (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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CA bill #AB1048 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Workers’ compensation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve transparency and efficiency within California's workers' compensation system by requiring employers to provide more detailed explanations of review (EORs) when denying or adjusting medical treatment claims. Specifically, if a denial or adjustment is based on a contract, the EOR must now include information about that contract and how the medical provider can obtain a copy, clarifying that simply stating the medical provider network is not sufficient. Furthermore, if the contract isn't provided within 30 business days of the provider's request, the bill will be reprocessed and paid according to the official medical fee schedule. The bill also mandates that requests for authorization of medical services must be signed by the physician and can be submitted via mail, fax, or electronic methods, streamlining the process for obtaining necessary medical care for injured workers.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 4603.2, 4603.3, and 4610 of the Labor Code, relating to workers’ compensation.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Phillip Chen (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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KY bill #HB280 • Last Action 01/22/2026
AN ACT relating to health care and declaring an emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
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, ensuring physicians collaborating with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) have active and unrestricted licenses in Kentucky, and shortening the notification period for individuals under the board's jurisdiction to report certain criminal convictions from 90 to 30 days. It also allows state licensing boards to inquire about substantiated findings of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation against individuals they oversee. A significant provision permits health care practitioners to prescribe and dispense "undesignated glucagon," which is glucagon prescribed in the name of a school or trained individual, allowing schools to stock it and trained individuals to administer it during diabetic emergencies, with immunity from civil liability for good-faith actions. The bill also expands the definition of "documented medical conditions" and "medications" that can be self-administered in schools with parental consent and a prescription, and requires schools to allow students to possess necessary medications like bronchodilator rescue inhalers and glucagon, while encouraging schools to stock undesignated glucagon and establishing policies and Good Samaritan protections for its administration.
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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: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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WA bill #HB2630 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Concerning collective bargaining for state employee job classifications.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning collective bargaining for state employee job classifications, mandates that starting January 1, 2028, the director of financial management can only adopt a classification plan if it has been negotiated with the appropriate employee organization representing classified employees. Additionally, beginning on the same date, matters subject to bargaining will include the benchmark descriptions and job classifications used by the office of financial management for salary surveys, with negotiations to be conducted between the employer and a coalition of all bargaining representatives representing specific classifications. The bill also amends existing law to ensure that classification plans support state agencies in adapting to changing conditions, value diversity, enhance mobility, and consider rates in other employment sectors, while also clarifying that a college degree should not be the sole requirement for a role unless legally mandated.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to collective bargaining for state employee job 2 classifications; amending RCW 41.80.020; and reenacting and amending 3 RCW 41.06.157. 4
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Mary Fosse (D)*, Lauren Davis (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Edwin Obras (D), Roger Goodman (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Shaun Scott (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
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FL bill #H0777 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: In Committee
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: 11
• Last Amended: 12/16/2025
• Last Action: Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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CA bill #AB963 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public works: prevailing wages: access to records.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill adds a new section to California labor law that requires owners or developers of public works projects to make certain records available upon request to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Taft-Hartley trust funds (multi-employer pension and benefit plans), and joint labor-management committees. The records that must be provided include bid requests, bid lists, executed construction contracts, contractor and subcontractor names and license numbers, payroll records, and monthly reports about skilled workforce commitments. The bill establishes a 30-day timeline for owners or developers to respond to record requests, with potential penalties for non-compliance. These penalties can range from $100 to $500 per calendar day for each worker, depending on the type of records not provided. The records must be redacted only to protect social security numbers, and pricing or proprietary information can be withheld, but contractor names and wage-related contract terms cannot be redacted. Requests for records must be made within three years of project completion, and the Director of Industrial Relations is required to create rules governing record release. The law applies to projects first advertised for bid or executed on or after January 1, 2026, and is designed to increase transparency and enforcement of prevailing wage requirements in public works projects.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 1776.1 to the Labor Code, relating to public works.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cottie Petrie-Norris (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 09/16/2025
• Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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FL bill #S1754 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Drug Overdose Death Review Committee/Suicide Death Review Committee
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1546 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public Records/Commission on Ethics
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1314 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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TN bill #HB1781 • Last Action 01/22/2026
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 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 36-1-149, to change the amount of time that must pass from the date an adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public and accessible to inspection from one hundred (100) years to ninety (90) years, with this change taking effect upon the law becoming official due to public welfare.
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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: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Leatherwood (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
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CA bill #AB1348 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Average daily attendance: emergencies: immigration enforcement activity: independent study plans.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill addresses how schools can maintain funding and provide educational continuity during emergencies, with a specific focus on immigration enforcement activities. From January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, the bill allows school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to receive state funding for average daily attendance even if students miss school due to immigration enforcement actions. Schools will be limited to receiving credit for no more than 10 days of missed attendance per student in such situations. For these immigration-related school closures, schools must develop an independent study plan that either offers live interaction or synchronous instruction or provides a detailed explanation of why such instruction is not possible and how student engagement will be maintained. Importantly, any documentation related to immigration enforcement activities submitted to the Superintendent will be exempt from the California Public Records Act, which aims to protect the privacy and safety of affected students and families. The provisions of this bill will become inoperative on July 1, 2029, and will be fully repealed on January 1, 2030, reflecting its temporary nature in addressing a specific set of educational challenges related to immigration enforcement.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend, repeal, and add Sections 46392 and 46393 of the Education Code, relating to school finance.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 05/06/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jasmeet Bains (D)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 09/11/2025
• Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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CA bill #AB1408 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Electricity: interconnections.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the California Independent System Operator (ISO) and electrical utilities to integrate and evaluate "surplus interconnection service" opportunities in their long-term planning processes. Surplus interconnection service refers to unused interconnection capacity in existing generator agreements, which can be repurposed without changing the total interconnection capacity. The bill mandates that electrical corporations and local publicly owned electric utilities with annual electrical demand over 700 gigawatthours must evaluate and consider surplus interconnection service options when developing their integrated resource plans. Specifically, utilities will be required to use available grid infrastructure through surplus interconnection service, such as adding renewable energy resources or battery storage near existing fossil fuel plants, to maximize available interconnection capacity. The goal is to enhance grid efficiency, transparency, and support the adoption of renewable energy resources by making better use of existing grid infrastructure. The bill also aims to maximize federal tax credits for renewable energy projects and ensure grid reliability. Additionally, the legislation imposes new reporting and planning requirements on utilities while creating a state-mandated local program, though it specifies that no reimbursement will be required for implementing these new requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 345.5, 454.52, and 9621 of, and to add Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 8420) to Division 4.1 of, the Public Utilities Code, relating to electricity.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jacqui Irwin (D)*, Bob Archuleta (D), Henry Stern (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 09/08/2025
• Last Action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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FL bill #S1346 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1322 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Clerks of the Court
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to how clerks of court handle funds and fees, aiming to increase the amount retained by clerks and adjust the distribution of certain penalties. It modifies various statutes to allow clerks to retain more of the fees collected for services like filing petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, and for processing court documents. The bill also increases some of these fees and directs a larger percentage of certain traffic penalties into the fine and forfeiture fund, which clerks use for court-related functions, while decreasing the portion that goes to municipalities. Additionally, it authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation to request reimbursements on behalf of clerks for specific filings and clarifies how excess funds in the Clerks of the Court Trust Fund are handled and used in budget planning. These changes are intended to provide clerks with more resources for their operations and adjust the financial flow of court-related revenue.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to clerks of the court; amending ss. 28.24, 28.241, 28.37, 45.035, 318.14, 318.15, 318.18, 322.245, 721.83, 744.3678, and 938.05, F.S.; requiring the clerk to retain certain funds or deposit the funds into the fine and forfeiture fund; 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 fee 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 ss. 28.35, 28.36, and 142.01, F.S.; conforming cross-references and provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jonathan Martin (R)*, Jim Boyd (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1554 • Last Action 01/22/2026
Public Records/Experimental Treatment Outcomes
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1284 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Arrest and Search Warrants
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Florida law regarding arrest and search warrants to expand law enforcement's authority in certain situations. Specifically, it allows judges more discretion when issuing arrest warrants for misdemeanor offenses, permitting them to issue a summons or notice to appear instead of an arrest warrant under specific conditions. It also broadens the circumstances under which law enforcement officers can make arrests without a warrant to include violations of injunctions for protection against stalking or cyberstalking, as well as acts constituting driving or boating under the influence (DUI/BUI). Furthermore, the bill expands the grounds for issuing search warrants to include evidence related to DUI/BUI offenses, violations of domestic violence laws within a specific location, and misdemeanor crimes involving the use or threat of physical force or violence. Several sections of existing law are also reenacted to incorporate these changes and ensure consistency in references to arrest powers.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to arrest and search warrants; amending s. 901.02, F.S.; authorizing a judge to issue an arrest warrant or issue a summons or a notice to appear in lieu of an arrest warrant under specified circumstances if a complaint alleges only the commission of a misdemeanor offense; amending s. 901.09, F.S.; authorizing, rather than requiring, a trial court judge to issue a summons under specified circumstances when a complaint is for a misdemeanor that the trial court judge is not empowered to try summarily; amending s. 901.15, F.S.; expanding the circumstances under which an arrest by an officer without a warrant is lawful to include when there is probable cause to believe that a person has committed a criminal act in violation of an injunction for protection against stalking or cyberstalking or has committed an act that constitutes driving under the influence or boating under the influence; amending s. 933.02, F.S.; expanding the circumstances under which a search warrant may be issued to include when a sample of the blood of a person or other property constitutes evidence of driving under the influence or boating under the influence, when the laws in relation to domestic violence are violated in any particular building or place, and when the laws in relation to any misdemeanor crime that involves the use or threat of physical force or violence against an individual are violated; reenacting s. 901.1501(2) and (3), F.S., relating to immediate arrest of a person with a significant medical condition, to incorporate the amendments made to ss. 901.02 and 901.15, F.S., in references thereto; reenacting ss. 20.165(9)(b), 39.504(5), 321.05(1), 570.65(2), 741.30(6)(d), and 784.0485(6)(c) and (9)(b), F.S., relating to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; enforcement of certain injunctions; duties, functions, and powers of patrol officers; law enforcement officers of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; enforcement of domestic violence injunctions; and enforcement of stalking injunctions; respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 901.15, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary
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ID bill #H0505 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions concerning the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and various professional licensing boards in Idaho. It updates the powers and duties of boards for outfitters and guides, architects and landscape architects, chiropractic physicians, professional engineers and land surveyors, optometrists, physical therapists, psychologist examiners, drinking water and wastewater professionals, professional geologists, speech, hearing, and communication services, denturitry, massage therapy, and liquefied petroleum gas. The bill also revises provisions related to disciplinary actions, penalties, and reinstatement intervals for various professions, and clarifies procedures for investigations and enforcement. Additionally, it introduces a new section to Chapter 26 of Title 67, Idaho Code, establishing general powers for division proceedings against licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations, and repeals numerous outdated or redundant sections of existing law.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING; AMENDING SECTION 36-2107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES LICENSING BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-308, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-707, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1208, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1223, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SAVING CLAUSE AND EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1413, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-1509, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-1728, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES AND REINSTATEMENT IN- TERVALS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT AND TO RENAME THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-2206, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-2305, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2412, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2607, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-2808, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2819, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-2910, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICA- TION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-3003, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-3005, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-3309, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTURITRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4007, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THER- APY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-4311, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LICENSE OR PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND REFUSAL TO RENEW; AMENDING SECTION 54-5006, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5315, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE IDAHO LIQ- UEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-5409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING INJUNCTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5807, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BAR
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Reported Printed and Referred to Business
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FL bill #S1084 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Public Records/State Attorney's Office and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff
Status: In Committee
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: 7
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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HI bill #SB1017 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Relating To The Department Of Land And Natural Resources.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Section 171-6 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to expand the powers of the Board of Land and Natural Resources by allowing it to adopt federal regulations related to public lands that existed as of January 1, 2025, if the board determines they are in the public interest. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the board's existing rule-making authority that enables it to implement federal regulations covering a wide range of areas including soil conservation, forests and forest reserves, aquatic life, wildlife resources, state parks, historic sites, and various ocean and coastal programs. The bill preserves the board's existing powers, such as setting fees, establishing land use restrictions, reducing lease rentals under certain conditions, and imposing fines for unauthorized land use or environmental violations. By explicitly authorizing the board to adopt federal regulations as of a specific date, the bill provides the board with additional flexibility to manage and protect Hawaii's public lands and natural resources, while ensuring that only regulations existing as of January 1, 2025, can be adopted without further legislative approval.
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Bill Summary: Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt by rule, any federal rule or regulation relating to the public lands of the State as it existed on 1/1/2025 that it deems are in the public interest.
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• Introduced: 01/17/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Chris Lee (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/17/2025
• Last Action: Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
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ME bill #LD1772 • Last Action 01/21/2026
An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission to Design a Plan for Sustained Investment in Preventing Disease and Improving the Health of Maine Communities
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Trust for a Healthy Maine, a new public entity designed to receive and strategically distribute tobacco settlement funds and other revenue to improve public health in the state. The trust will be governed by a 15-member board of trustees, including the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and 14 appointed members with diverse expertise in public health, health equity, community resilience, and related fields. The board will develop annual funding disbursement plans that prioritize tobacco prevention and control programs, allocate funds to support health equity and eliminate structural inequities, and create internal stabilization and flexible accounts to manage funding. Key provisions include requiring at least 70% of recommended tobacco prevention funding in the first year, scaling to 100% in subsequent years, establishing a health equity and health improvement account that will disburse at least 15-20% of funds to address systemic racism and health disparities, and creating mechanisms for public input and legislative oversight. The bill also transfers existing tobacco settlement funds to the new trust and ensures ongoing funding from cigarette and tobacco product taxes while maintaining transparency through annual reporting and independent audits.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the Trust for a Healthy Maine to receive money paid to the State pursuant to the tobacco settlement and from other sources and to distribute that money to state agencies or designated agents of the State to fund tobacco use prevention and addiction disease control, ensure adequate resources for other disease prevention efforts, promote public health, plan and deliver public health and prevention programs and services, support accreditation of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and support public health workforce development. The trust is governed by a 15-member board of trustees composed of the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention and 14 members appointed by the Governor.
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• Introduced: 04/23/2025
• Added: 04/24/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 4 : Rick Bennett (I)*, Jack Ducharme (R), Annie Graham (D), Peggy Rotundo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 04/23/2025
• Last Action: Voted: OTP-AM
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MI bill #HB5011 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Juveniles: criminal procedure; expunction of crimes resulting from being a victim of human trafficking; expand. Amends sec. 18e, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18e).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the legal provisions for setting aside juvenile adjudications, specifically focusing on cases involving human trafficking victims. The bill modifies existing law to allow individuals who were adjudicated for certain offenses while being victims of human trafficking to have those adjudications automatically set aside. The legislation allows juveniles to apply to have one felony-level and up to two misdemeanor-level adjudications set aside, with some important restrictions. Specifically, the bill mandates that if an individual was adjudicated for an offense committed as a direct result of being a human trafficking victim, the court must set aside that adjudication. When an adjudication is set aside, the individual is generally considered not to have been previously adjudicated, though some limitations remain, such as not being entitled to refunds of fines or costs. The bill requires the Department of State Police to maintain a nonpublic record of the set-aside adjudication, which can only be accessed under specific circumstances, such as for law enforcement employment considerations or sentencing for subsequent offenses. The changes aim to provide additional legal protection and opportunities for rehabilitation for young people who committed offenses while experiencing human trafficking. The amendments will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled"Probate code of 1939,"by amending section 18e of chapter XIIA (MCL 712A.18e), as amended by 2020 PA 361.
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• Introduced: 09/18/2025
• Added: 09/19/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 19 : Carol Glanville (D)*, Kelly Breen (D), Angela Witwer (D), Penelope Tsernoglou (D), Jason Morgan (D), Carrie Rheingans (D), Natalie Price (D), Stephanie Young (D), Jason Hoskins (D), Regina Weiss (D), Sharon MacDonell (D), John Fitzgerald (D), Jennifer Conlin (D), Denise Mentzer (D), Donavan McKinney (D), Helena Scott (D), Amos O'Neal (D), Stephen Wooden (D), Matt Longjohn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 09/18/2025
• Last Action: House Judiciary (10:30:00 1/21/2026 Room 521, House Office Building)
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VT bill #H0728 • Last Action 01/21/2026
An act relating to trespass in common areas
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the definition of "children's camp" to include day camps, meaning that both day and residential camps for children will now be subject to licensure and health and safety regulations. It establishes a Children's Camp Health and Safety Team within the Department of Health, comprised of representatives from various state departments, to recommend health and safety standards and review emergency plans. Camps will be required to develop and implement comprehensive emergency plans that cover various scenarios like lost campers, fires, severe injuries, epidemics, and natural disasters, and these plans must be approved annually by the Health and Safety Team. Additionally, camps will need to maintain operable radios for weather alerts, install emergency warning systems, monitor safety alerts, post and illuminate evacuation routes, and provide both fiber-optic and a distinct secondary broadband internet service. Camps located in flood hazard areas or mapped river corridors must notify parents in writing and obtain acknowledgment of receipt. Staff and volunteers will undergo training on emergency plans, and campers will receive health and safety orientations. The Department of Health will maintain a public complaint page and investigate all complaints with in-person inspections, and will also adopt 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: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ian Goodnow (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
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KS bill #HB2419 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Providing an exception to KORA that authorizes certain retired KPERS members to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) to create an exception allowing certain retired members of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) to restrict their identifying information from public websites that display home addresses or home ownership details. Specifically, it adds a provision to K.S.A. 45-221, which lists exemptions from public disclosure under KORA, to include individuals who have retired from specific public service positions, such as law enforcement officers, judges, attorneys, and other listed public officials, and who are KPERS members. These individuals can request that their identifying information be removed from public websites that list home addresses or ownership, and public agencies must comply within 10 business days. This restriction will last for five years, after which the individual can reapply. The bill also repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 45-221 that it amends, meaning this new provision will be the operative law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act; relating to permissible exceptions to disclosure; providing an exception to KORA that authorizes certain retired KPERS members to have identifying information restricted from public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kyle McNorton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
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RI bill #H7172 • Last Action 01/21/2026
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: 1
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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NY bill #A09642 • Last Action 01/21/2026
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, disclosing detailed information about their data collection practices, including whether they collect sensitive data like biometric information or precise geolocation, and if they've shared data with foreign adversaries, the federal government, or AI developers. It also establishes a mandatory "data deletion mechanism" that consumers can use to request the removal of their personal information from data brokers' systems, with specific timelines and exceptions for certain necessary data uses, and mandates independent third-party audits of data brokers every three years to ensure compliance, with penalties for violations including daily fines and reimbursement of state costs.
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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: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Emerita Torres (D)*, Jo Anne Simon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: referred to consumer affairs and protection
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WA bill #SB6042 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Requiring the creation and maintenance of school maps in safe school plans.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires public schools to create and maintain detailed school maps as part of their safe school plans, which are comprehensive strategies to ensure student safety. These maps must be digital, compatible with emergency responder software without additional cost to them, and include features like true north orientation, coordinates, accurate floor plans verified by on-site visits, and site-specific labels for important features such as rooms, access points, evacuation routes, and critical infrastructure. The bill also clarifies that this mapping data is considered sensitive security information and is therefore exempt from public disclosure under the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56.420), meaning it cannot be accessed by the public. This initiative aims to improve emergency response by providing first responders with accurate, up-to-date information about school layouts and potential hazards, building upon previous efforts to standardize school safety planning and mapping that faced challenges with funding and data consistency.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to requiring the creation and maintenance of 2 school maps in safe school plans; amending RCW 28A.320.125 and 3 42.56.420; adding a new section to chapter 28A.320 RCW; and creating 4 a new section. 5
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Lisa Wellman (D)*, Matt Boehnke (R), Chris Gildon (R), T'wina Nobles (D), Marcus Riccelli (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 10:30 AM.
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AZ bill #SB1185 • Last Action 01/21/2026
Public notices; publication; errors; omissions
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by adding section 9-500.54 to Arizona Revised Statutes, clarifies that minor errors or omissions in legally required public notices will not invalidate those notices, allowing the relevant "public body" (defined as a governmental entity like a city or county) to proceed with the matter if a corrected notice is posted on the public body's official website at least five days before any scheduled hearing. Importantly, the bill states that once a corrected notice is posted online, it does not need to be re-published in its entirety, aiming to streamline the process for public bodies while still ensuring public awareness.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 9, chapter 4, article 8, arizona revised statutes, by adding section 9-500.54; relating to public notices.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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VT bill #H0719 • Last Action 01/20/2026
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 health policy goals, and provides them with "state action immunity" from antitrust lawsuits. This immunity means that if these collaborations follow specific state oversight procedures, they cannot be sued under federal or state antitrust laws, which are designed to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition. To qualify for this immunity, hospitals must first get authorization from the Secretary of Human Services to explore collaboration, then have any proposed initiatives approved by the Secretary as consistent with the state's health policy goals, and finally, be actively supervised by the Agency of Human Services throughout the collaboration and implementation process. The bill also clarifies that sharing cost, utilization, workforce, and quality data among collaborating parties is permitted and will not be considered a violation of antitrust law. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to ensure that these approved hospital collaborations are exempt from 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Bill Canfield (R)*, David Bosch (R), James Casey (R), Zachary Harvey (R), Mary Howard (D), Christopher Howland (R), Chris Keyser (R), Larry Labor (R), Eric Maguire (R), Alicia Malay (R), Pattie McCoy (R), Mike Morgan (R), Mary Morrissey (R), Sandra Pinsonault (R), Christopher Pritchard (R), Valorie Taylor (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Health Care
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WA bill #HB2332 • Last Action 01/20/2026
Concerning driver privacy protections.
Status: In Committee
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 bill aims to balance public safety with individual privacy rights by defining what constitutes an "agency" (state or local government entities), an "audit trail" (records of how the ALPR system is used), and "automated license plate reader data" (information collected by ALPRs). It outlines specific authorized uses for ALPR systems, primarily for law enforcement to compare captured data against watch lists for stolen vehicles, missing persons, or individuals with felony warrants, and for parking enforcement to enforce time restrictions or identify vehicles for impoundment. Transportation agencies can use ALPRs for traffic information and studies, and for enforcing commercial vehicle regulations. The bill prohibits using ALPRs for immigration enforcement or to track constitutionally protected activities, and restricts data collection at sensitive locations like healthcare facilities, schools, and places of worship. Agencies must register their ALPR systems with the Attorney General, maintain detailed audit trails of system access and usage for two years, and adhere to strict data retention limits, generally no more than 72 hours, with specific exceptions for ongoing investigations or toll collection. The bill also prohibits selling or purchasing ALPR data, requires watch lists to be updated regularly, and states that ALPR data is not subject to public records requests unless used for bona fide research without individually identifiable information. Violations can result in criminal penalties, including gross misdemeanor charges, and individuals harmed by violations can bring civil actions for damages. The bill also mandates the development of model policies for ALPR use by the Attorney General and requires agencies to adopt and report on their policies and usage annually.
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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: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Osman Salahuddin (D)*, Darya Farivar (D), Liz Berry (D), Sharlett Mena (D), Alex Ramel (D), Julia Reed (D), Janice Zahn (D), Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lisa Callan (D), Shelley Kloba (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Monica Stonier (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Timm Ormsby (D), April Berg (D), Jamila Taylor (D), Mary Fosse (D), Steve Bergquist (D), Gerry Pollet (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
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WA bill #SB6051 • Last Action 01/20/2026
Providing flexibility to school districts by authorizing school district waivers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to provide school districts with greater flexibility by allowing them to grant waivers or partial waivers of state laws and rules to individual schools within their district, provided these waivers are requested by a school principal with a rationale for improving student learning or educational services, and after public review. However, certain fundamental requirements, such as health, safety, civil rights, basic education programs, and constitutional provisions, cannot be waived. The bill also specifies that any savings realized from waived laws or rules must be used, with a portion of those savings being awarded to the requesting school and the teacher who initiated the idea, up to a certain limit. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that collective bargaining agreements do not restrict a school district's authority to grant these waivers.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to providing flexibility to school districts by 2 authorizing school district waivers; amending RCW 28A.405.060, 3 41.56.906, and 41.59.935; adding new sections to chapter 28A.320 RCW; 4 adding a new section to chapter 28A.150 RCW; adding a new section to 5 chapter 28A.155 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.160 RCW; 6 adding a new section to chapter 28A.165 RCW; adding a new section to 7 chapter 28A.170 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.175 RCW; 8 adding a new section to chapter 28A.180 RCW; adding a new section to 9 chapter 28A.183 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.185 RCW; 10 adding a new section to chapter 28A.188 RCW; adding a new section to 11 chapter 28A.190 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.193 RCW; 12 adding a new section to chapter 28A.194 RCW; adding a new section to 13 chapter 28A.205 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.210 RCW; 14 adding a new section to chapter 28A.215 RCW; adding a new section to 15 chapter 28A.220 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.225 RCW; 16 adding a new section to chapter 28A.230 RCW; adding a new section to 17 chapter 28A.232 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.235 RCW; 18 adding a new section to chapter 28A.245 RCW; adding a new section to 19 chapter 28A.250 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.255 RCW; 20 adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding a new section to 21 chapter 28A.305 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.310 RCW; 22 adding a new section to chapter 28A.315 RCW; adding a new section to 23 chapter 28A.323 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.325 RCW; SB 6051 1 adding a new section to chapter 28A.330 RCW; adding a new section to 2 chapter 28A.335 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.340 RCW; 3 adding a new section to chapter 28A.343 RCW; adding a new section to 4 chapter 28A.345 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.400 RCW; 5 adding a new section to chapter 28A.405 RCW; adding a new section to 6 chapter 28A.410 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.415 RCW; 7 adding a new section to chapter 28A.420 RCW; adding a new section to 8 chapter 28A.500 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.505 RCW; 9 adding a new section to chapter 28A.510 RCW; adding a new section to 10 chapter 28A.515 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.520 RCW; 11 adding a new section to chapter 28A.525 RCW; adding a new section to 12 chapter 28A.527 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.530 RCW; 13 adding a new section to chapter 28A.535 RCW; adding a new section to 14 chapter 28A.540 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.545 RCW; 15 adding a new section to chapter 28A.600 RCW; adding a new section to 16 chapter 28A.604 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.605 RCW; 17 adding a new section to chapter 28A.620 RCW; adding a new section to 18 chapter 28A.623 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.625 RCW; 19 adding a new section to chapter 28A.630 RCW; adding a new section to 20 chapter 28A.635 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.640 RCW; 21 adding a new section to chapter 28A.642 RCW; adding a new section to 22 chapter 28A.645 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.650 RCW; 23 adding a new section to chapter 28A.655 RCW; adding a new section to 24 chapter 28A.657 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.660 RCW; 25 adding a new section to chapter 28A.690 RCW; adding a new section to 26 chapter 28A.700 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.705 RCW; 27 adding a new section to chapter 28A.710 RCW; adding a new section to 28 chapter 28A.715 RCW; and creating new sections. 29
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Fortunato (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/10/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Early Learning & K-12 Education at 8:00 AM.
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WV bill #HB4598 • Last Action 01/20/2026
Change Audit Log for annual subscription with Secretary of State
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Secretary of State to include "change audit data," which refers to any recorded modifications, updates, or revisions to a voter's record, as part of the information provided through their annual $1,000 subscription service for voter registration data, starting January 1, 2027. This change aims to enhance transparency and accountability by giving subscribers comprehensive access to government records, including the reason for and date of any changes made to voter registration information, and clarifies that this subscription service will provide 12 months of monthly data files.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to update the voter list information for noncommercial use by requiring the inclusion of change audit data as part of the information provided in the voter lists for the election cycle subscription service.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Tresa Howell (R)*, Buck Jennings (R), Rick Hillenbrand (R), Dana Ferrell (R), Laura Kimble (R), Margitta Mazzocchi (R), Lisa White (R), Kathie Crouse (R), Marshall Clay (R), Eric Brooks (R), Josh Holstein (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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WV bill #HB4578 • Last Action 01/20/2026
To provide more local control over educational decisionmaking, differentiation of funding for counties, and to address operational efficiencies within education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase local control in educational decision-making, adjust funding for counties, and improve operational efficiency within education by allowing contracted employees to be used where local expertise is limited, clarifying that personnel decisions should be based on student and school needs at the discretion of county boards of education, and requiring county boards to establish policies for these decisions. It also modifies rules for assigning and transferring school personnel, allowing for reassignment at any time to meet documented student, instructional, operational, or programmatic needs, and specifies that evaluations of school-based professional personnel must be conducted by individuals with administrative certificates and specific training in evaluation skills, while other personnel are evaluated by their supervisors who have completed similar training. Additionally, the bill changes how promotions and filling of service personnel positions are decided, shifting the focus from seniority to qualifications, evaluations, and recommendations from principals and faculty senates, and clarifies that West Virginia residents, not just any person, have the right to inspect or copy public records, while also removing restrictions on search or retrieval fees for public records.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to provide more local control over educational decisionmaking, differentiation of funding for counties, and to address operational efficiencies within education.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Wayne Clark (R)*, Ian Masters (R), Chris Anders (R), Joe Funkhouser (R), Mike Hornby (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: To House Education
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SC bill #H4728 • Last Action 01/20/2026
FOIA fees
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify that members of the General Assembly must receive copies of records or documents at no charge when their request is related to their legislative duties. The bill modifies existing provisions about public body record fees, maintaining the current guidelines that fees cannot exceed the actual cost of search, retrieval, and redaction, with fees based on the prorated hourly salary of the lowest-paid employee capable of fulfilling the request. The amendment specifically changes the language from "may receive" to "must receive" copies at no charge for legislative-related requests, ensuring that state legislators can access documents necessary for their official work without incurring costs. The bill preserves other existing provisions about fee structures, such as uniform copy charges, electronic format considerations, and the ability to waive fees when the request primarily benefits the public. The legislation will take effect upon the Governor's approval.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 30-4-30, Relating To Fees For Records That Public Bodies May Establish And Collect Under The Freedom Of Information Act, So As To Provide Members Of The General Assembly Must Receive Copies Of Records Or Documents At No Charge For Requests Relating To Their Legislative Duties.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Stephen Frank (R)*, Sarita Edgerton (R), Joe White (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: White
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VT bill #S0273 • Last Action 01/20/2026
An act relating to the provision of State-funded education in school districts that do not maintain an elementary school or a high school
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to modernize and clarify how school districts that do not operate their own elementary or high schools provide education for their students. It requires these districts to designate up to three eligible schools to serve as their public schools, which can include public schools within or outside of Vermont, or recognized independent schools that meet specific criteria, such as serving as a regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, being chartered by the Vermont General Assembly, or having qualified as a public school under older definitions. The bill also repeals the existing definition and approval process for "approved independent schools," replacing it with a streamlined process for "recognized independent schools" and introducing a new category for "therapeutic schools" which are recognized independent schools that serve students with specific educational needs. Conforming changes are made throughout Vermont statutes to reflect these updates, ensuring consistency in how schools are recognized and how tuition is handled. The bill also includes provisions for the transition of these changes, allowing students currently enrolled in certain independent schools to continue their education there and providing a timeframe for districts to comply with the new designation requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to (1) require a school district that does not maintain an elementary school or a high school to designate eligible schools to serve as the public school of the district; (2) repeal the definition of approved independent school and the approved independent school approval process, while maintaining the recognized independent school enrollment process; (3) create a definition of therapeutic schools and make amendments to special education independent school tuition provisions; (4) make conforming changes throughout Title 16 regarding the school designation process; and (5) make conforming changes throughout the Vermont Statutes Annotated based on the repeal of the approved independent school definition and approval process.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Martine Gulick (D)*, Alison Clarkson (D), Ruth Hardy (D), Tanya Vyhovsky (D), Anne Watson (D), Becca White (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
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KS bill #SB246 • Last Action 01/20/2026
Requiring all applicants for teaching licenses and certificates and employees of a school district or public innovative district to submit to a criminal history record check and creating the criminal history record check reimbursement fund for certain state and criminal history record checks conducted by the Kansas department for aging and disability services.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all applicants for teaching licenses and certificates, as well as employees of school districts and public innovative districts, to undergo fingerprinting and state and national criminal history record checks prior to working with students. Specifically, for employees hired before July 1, 2025, these checks must be conducted every five years from that date, and for employees hired on or after July 1, 2025, checks must be conducted every five years from their first day of employment. The bill creates a criminal history record check reimbursement fund administered by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to cover the costs of these background checks. Applicants or their employing school districts will be responsible for paying the fees associated with these background checks. The bill also mandates that employees who have been convicted of certain serious offenses or entered into criminal diversion agreements must report these to their school district or public innovative district within 30 days, with failure to do so constituting a class B nonperson misdemeanor. Additionally, the state board of education is prohibited from issuing or renewing licenses for individuals convicted of specified serious offenses, and must revoke existing licenses for such individuals. The goal of these provisions is to enhance student safety by ensuring thorough background checks for those working in educational settings.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal history record information; relating to state and national criminal history record checks; requiring the state board of education to conduct state and national criminal history record checks on all school employees; creating the criminal history record check reimbursement fund for certain state and criminal history record checks conducted by the Kansas department for aging and disability services; amending K.S.A. 72-2165 and 72-4223 and K.S.A. 2024 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 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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KS bill #SB248 • Last Action 01/20/2026
Requiring criminal history record check information relating to hemp producers to be sent to the state fire marshal, updating the fingerprinting language for the state banking commissioner for money transmitters and earned wage access services providers and authorizing the state gaming agency and attorney general to have access to more criminal history record information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates criminal history record check provisions for several state agencies and industries. Specifically, it requires hemp producers to have their criminal history record information sent to the state fire marshal instead of the department of agriculture, allowing the fire marshal to collect fingerprints and conduct background checks on hemp producers. The bill also expands criminal history record access for the state gaming agency and the attorney general, and updates fingerprinting language for the state banking commissioner related to money transmitters and earned wage access services providers. The changes will affect how criminal background checks are conducted for various professional licensing and regulatory purposes, ensuring that state agencies have access to comprehensive criminal history information when evaluating applicants for licenses, permits, and employment. The bill modifies several existing statutes to streamline and clarify the criminal history record check process, with provisions taking effect on publication in the state statute book.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal history record information; providing criminal history record information for hemp producers to the state fire marshal; authorizing the attorney general and the state gaming agency to receive more criminal history records; updating criminal history record language related to the state bank commissioner; amending K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 2-3906, 9-555, 9-565, 9-2411, 22-4714 and 75-7b01 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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WV bill #HB4554 • Last Action 01/20/2026
Creating Persons with Disabilities Registry
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "Persons with Disabilities Registry" that local law enforcement agencies can create and maintain to list individuals with developmental, psychological, or other disabilities or conditions that might be relevant during interactions with law enforcement officers, such as autism spectrum disorder or dementia. Adults with disabilities can enroll themselves, or a parent or legal guardian can enroll a child or an incapacitated adult, with proper documentation from licensed medical professionals or proof of guardianship. The registry can include personal information, the nature of the disability, and contact details of the enrollee or their guardian. Importantly, all information within this registry is considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), meaning it cannot be accessed by the general public, though it can be shared with other authorized agencies like emergency services or other law enforcement bodies for official duties, provided they also maintain its confidentiality.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create a Persons with Disabilities Registry; and provide for a public records exemption.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Eric Brooks (R)*, David Elliott Pritt (R), David Green (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: To House Health and Human Resources
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WA bill #HB2556 • Last Action 01/19/2026
Creating the Washington state public bank.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Washington State Public Bank, a state-owned depository bank intended to increase public financing capacity without raising taxes or increasing state debt. The bank will be managed by an operating board and will function as an instrumentality of the state, exercising essential governmental functions. Its primary purpose is to provide financial assistance for infrastructure and economic development projects for local governments, tribal governments, and the state itself, aiming to reduce borrowing costs for taxpayers and generate profits for the state. The bank will be capitalized through appropriations and can accept deposits from state and local governments, leveraging these funds through standard banking practices, similar to the Bank of North Dakota, which is cited as a successful model. The bill also makes amendments to existing laws to allow local governments to invest in the public bank and its bonds, and to clarify that the public bank can engage outside legal counsel.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the creation of the Washington state public 2 bank; amending RCW 39.59.040, 43.10.067, and 43.84.080; reenacting 3 and amending RCW 42.56.270 and 42.56.400; adding a new section to 4 chapter 43.08 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 43 RCW; and creating 5 a new section. 6
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 13 : Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D)*, Timm Ormsby (D), Chipalo Street (D), Rob Chase (R), Lisa Parshley (D), Alex Ramel (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Edwin Obras (D), Nicole Macri (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Davina Duerr (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Natasha Hill (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/17/2026
• Last Action: First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.
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RI bill #S2129 • Last Action 01/16/2026
Classifies, research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. Adds responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Reproductive Freedom and Gender-Affirming Care Data Privacy Act," significantly expands the definition of protected healthcare data to include research, intent, and interest in healthcare services, particularly those related to reproductive and gender-affirming care. It imposes new responsibilities on "regulated entities" (organizations that provide healthcare services or determine how consumer health data is collected, processed, shared, or sold) and "small businesses" when they collect and share consumer data. Key provisions include requiring explicit, conspicuous, and opt-in consent from consumers before their health data can be collected or shared, and a separate, equally clear consent is needed to sell this data. The bill also outlines acceptable uses for this data, grants consumers rights to access, delete, and withdraw consent for the use of their data, and mandates that entities implement reasonable data security practices. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of geofencing technology around healthcare facilities to track or collect data from individuals seeking services and establishes penalties for violations, including civil actions and enforcement by the Attorney General. The act takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would classify research, intent and interest in healthcare services as protected healthcare data. The act sets forth additional responsibilities for regulated entities that seek to collect and share consumer data including a requirement for specific and conspicuous consumer consent. It requires separate conspicuous consent from the consumer to sell this data. The act further stipulates acceptable uses for the data and what rights the consumer has regarding their data. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Matt LaMountain (D)*, Melissa Murray (D), Victoria Gu (D), John Burke (D), Mark McKenney (D), Bob Britto (D), Lori Urso (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Lammis Vargas (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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KS bill #SB337 • Last Action 01/16/2026
Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 for various state agencies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental appropriations and sets spending limits for various state agencies for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. It increases expenditure limitations for several agencies, including the State Bank Commissioner, Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, State Board of Healing Arts, Kansas State Board of Cosmetology, State Department of Credit Unions, State Board of Mortuary Arts, Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, Kansas Real Estate Commission, State Board of Technical Professions, and State Board of Veterinary Examiners. Conversely, it decreases expenditure limitations for the State Board of Pharmacy and the Real Estate Appraisal Board. The bill also allocates specific amounts from the state general fund for operating expenditures and other programs for agencies like the 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, 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 Department of Transportation, Kansas State School for the Blind, Kansas State School for the Deaf, State Department of Education, Kansas State Library, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Center, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, Wichita State University, State Board of Regents, and Department of Corrections. Additionally, it includes provisions for capital improvement projects, transfers between funds, and specifies certain conditions and limitations on expenditures, such as those for official hospitality and the use of unencumbered balances. The bill also amends existing statutes related to various state agencies and repeals the current versions of those sections.
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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 and fees, imposing certain restrictions and limitations, and directing or authorizing certain receipts, 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, 79-3425i, 79-4801, 79-4804 and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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RI bill #S2154 • Last Action 01/16/2026
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: 1
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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KY bill #HB283 • Last Action 01/16/2026
AN ACT relating to foreign transactions in the Commonwealth.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for foreign transactions within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, defining key terms like "center" (the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center), "executive director" (of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security), "foreign enterprise" (which includes individuals, foreign governments, and entities organized or owned by foreign entities), and "resident of the Commonwealth" (individuals, businesses, or governments within Kentucky). It prohibits Kentucky residents from engaging in transactions with foreign enterprises that could lead to foreign control of critical intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, or assets vital to the Commonwealth's economic security, or that could obstruct counter-intelligence efforts or otherwise compromise economic security. The Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center is tasked with reviewing and investigating such transactions, notifying the executive director if a threat to the Commonwealth's economic security is identified, and referring matters to federal authorities if U.S. security is compromised. The center can access state and local databases and agencies for its investigations, and must assess the threat level, mitigation efforts, and whether a transaction involves a foreign government or could grant foreign control over critical assets. If a threat is found and cannot be mitigated, the center will refer the matter to the Attorney General, who can then pursue legal action. The center is also required to meet with the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee at least twice a year to discuss findings related to economic security, with provisions for additional meetings and security clearance requirements for the co-chairs, and these meetings and their records are exempt from open meeting and open records laws. Finally, the center must submit an annual report to the committee, with certain classified or confidential information exempt from public disclosure and open meeting requirements, and the first report is due by July 1, 2027.
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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: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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VT bill #S0272 • Last Action 01/16/2026
An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several significant 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 now be treated as adults in the criminal justice system. It also transfers jurisdiction over youthful offender proceedings to the Criminal Division, prioritizes and expedites motions to transfer cases between the Family and Criminal Divisions, and establishes new procedures for bail revocation and appeals of bail denial. The bill also imposes stricter limitations 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 furloughs revoked, requiring courts to find compelling reasons to deviate from these restrictions. Furthermore, it mandates written findings for deferred sentences over a prosecutor's objection, seals rather than expunges criminal history records for completed deferred sentences, and prohibits sentence reductions for defendants with multiple prior convictions or pending charges for certain listed crimes. The bill redefines how recidivism (the rate at which convicted criminals re-offend) is calculated, establishes a graduated classification system to track repeat offenders, and introduces measures for calculating and classifying repeat violent offenders. It also repeals statutes related to earned time and midpoint probation reviews, establishes a forensic facility for certain individuals involved in the criminal justice system, and requires the dismissal of misdemeanor charges against individuals found incompetent to stand trial if their cases remain inactive for a period equal to the maximum sentence for the offense, unless doing so would be contrary to the interests of justice. Finally, it limits the applicability of the Vermont Rules of Evidence 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 S.272 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. S.272
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Scott Beck (R)*, John Benson (R), Patrick Brennan (R), Randy Brock (R), Brian Collamore (R), Steven Heffernan (R), Christopher Mattos (R), Dave Weeks (R), Terry Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
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KY bill #HB302 • Last Action 01/16/2026
AN ACT relating to diaper access programs.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kentucky Diaper Access Board and the Kentucky Diaper Access Trust Fund to address diaper access programs for children under 18. The Board, composed of state officials and appointed members, will oversee the distribution of funds from the Trust Fund, which will be financed by state appropriations, gifts, grants, and federal funds. The Board's responsibilities include developing a state plan for fund distribution, coordinating existing diaper access programs, setting criteria for organizations to receive funds, and conducting public awareness campaigns. Funds from the Trust Fund can be disbursed to private nonprofit or public organizations to develop or operate diaper access programs, provided they meet certain conditions such as matching a percentage of the project cost and demonstrating an ability to provide program models. The bill also outlines criteria for community resource organizations, which play a role in reviewing and approving diaper access programs, and specifies that operating expenses for the Board itself will be kept to a minimum.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 200 to define terms; establish the Kentucky Diaper Access Board and its functions related to the development of a state plan for the distribution of funds from the Kentucky diaper access trust fund; establish the Kentucky diaper access trust fund and the purposes for which funds are disbursed to diaper access programs in the Commonwealth.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*, Daniel Grossberg (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: to Families & Children (H)
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KY bill #HB304 • Last Action 01/16/2026
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: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the State/Executive Branch Budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, detailing appropriations for various state agencies and activities across multiple parts, including the operating budget, capital projects, general provisions, salary and compensation policies, fund transfers, and budget reduction and surplus expenditure plans. It allocates funds from the General Fund, Road Fund, Restricted Funds, Federal Funds, and Bond Funds, with specific provisions for tobacco settlement funds and appropriations from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund. The bill also outlines salary increments for various state officials, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and details funding for specific programs and initiatives within departments such as Veterans' Affairs, Education, Health and Family Services, and Justice and Public Safety, while also addressing capital projects, debt service, and personnel policies.
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Bill Summary: The Governor's recommended State/Executive Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; detail Part V, Funds Transfer; detail Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; detail Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; detail Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and detail Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; detail Part XII, Appropriations from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Pamela Stevenson (D)*, Lindsey Burke (D), Chad Aull (D), Tina Bojanowski (D), George Brown (D), Adrielle Camuel (D), Beverly Chester-Burton (D), Anne Donworth (D), Al Gentry (D), Erika Hancock (D), Matthew Lehman (D), Mary Marzian (D), Adam Moore (D), Rachel Roarx (D), Sarah Stalker (D), Joshua Watkins (D), Lisa Willner (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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VT bill #S0268 • Last Action 01/16/2026
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, provided that all purchases are initiated and received within the State. It also establishes exemptions from public disclosure for personal, financial, and wager information related to these online sales, as well as trade secrets and security-related records, ensuring these records are kept confidential. The Board is required to adopt specific procedures for these sales, including publishing proposed procedures online and holding public hearings, and these procedures will 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Thomas Chittenden (D)*, Patrick Brennan (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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IL bill #HB1836 • Last Action 01/16/2026
EAVESDROP-STATEWIDE GRAND JURY
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Clean Slate Act, which creates an automatic record sealing system for certain criminal records in Illinois. The bill amends the Criminal Identification Act and the Juvenile Court Act to automatically seal criminal records without requiring individuals to file a petition. Beginning January 1, 2029, the Illinois State Police will identify and automatically seal eligible records, including those for arrests resulting in release without charging, acquittals, dismissals, certain supervision orders, and some misdemeanor and felony convictions. The bill creates specific timelines for sealing records based on their creation date and establishes eligibility criteria, with some exceptions for serious violent offenses and crimes requiring public registration. The bill also creates an Illinois Clean Slate Task Force to monitor the implementation of the automated sealing process, composed of representatives from various state agencies, legal organizations, and advocacy groups. The task force will review best practices, examine communication processes between agencies, and submit annual reports to the General Assembly. Additionally, the bill removes previous requirements for drug testing and modifies language around record sealing and expungement, aiming to reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records seeking employment and opportunities for rehabilitation.
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Bill Summary: Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Clean Slate Act. Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Authorizes the Illinois State Police to provide reports of cases with missing disposition information to the clerk of the circuit court. Requires any entity required to report information concerning criminal arrests, charges, and dispositions under specified provisions of the Act to respond to any notice advising the entity of missing or incomplete information or an error in the reporting of the information. Modifies the definition of "seal". Makes changes to the categories of records eligible for sealing. Replaces references to "offender" with "petitioner". Modifies provisions relating to when records are eligible to be sealed. Removes provisions preventing subsequent felony conviction records from being sealed under specified circumstances. Removes provisions requiring a petitioner to attach a negative drug test to a petition for sealing and concerning the denial of a petition to expunge or seal because the petitioner has submitted a drug test taken within 30 days before filing of the petition to expunge or seal that indicates a positive test for the presence of cannabis. Establishes procedures for automatic sealing of records and sealing of municipal ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors. Makes other changes. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Requires, upon request, the circuit court clerk to provide the disposition information for any case or record required to be reported to the Illinois State Police. Allows the Illinois State Police to provide reports of cases with missing disposition information to the clerk of the circuit court. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 10/31/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 57 : Jehan Gordon-Booth (D)*, Mary Beth Canty (D)*, Elgie Sims (D)*, Margaret Croke (D), Camille Lilly (D), Matt Hanson (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Justin Slaughter (D), Lisa Hernandez (D), Rita Mayfield (D), Nick Smith (D), Kam Buckner (D), William Davis (D), Debbie Meyers-Martin (D), Michael Crawford (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Maurice West (D), Lisa Davis (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kimberly du Buclet (D), Jaime Andrade (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Theresa Mah (D), Margaret DeLaRosa (D), Carol Ammons (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Tracy Katz Muhl (D), Harry Benton (D), Curtis Tarver (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Laura Faver Dias (D), Edgar González (D), Ann Williams (D), Dave Koehler (D), Robert Peters (D), Lakesia Collins (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Christopher Belt (D), Kimberly Lightford (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Karina Villa (D), Willie Preston (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Bill Cunningham (D), Emil Jones (D), Mark Walker (D), Mike Simmons (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 162
• Last Amended: 10/30/2025
• Last Action: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0459
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RI bill #S2080 • Last Action 01/16/2026
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 the statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate. This mandate, established by the 2021 Act, set specific, legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the state, aiming for significant reductions by 2030, 2040, and net-zero emissions by 2050, and also established a climate change coordinating council and related advisory boards to oversee these efforts. The repeal of this act 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Gordon Rogers (R)*, Jessica de la Cruz (R), Elaine Morgan (R), Lou Raptakis (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
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FL bill #H0661 • Last Action 01/16/2026
Pub. Rec./Private Investigators
Status: In Committee
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: 17
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H1179 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Space Florida
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Now in Ways & Means Committee
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KS bill #HB2455 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 for various state agencies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 for various state agencies, authorizing transfers, capital improvement projects, and fees, while also imposing restrictions and limitations. Specifically, it adjusts expenditure limitations for several state agencies, including increasing them for the State Bank Commissioner, Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, State Board of Healing Arts, Kansas State Board of Cosmetology, State Department of Credit Unions, State Board of Mortuary Arts, Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, and Kansas Real Estate Commission, while decreasing them for the State Board of Pharmacy and the Real Estate Appraisal Board. The bill also includes appropriations from the state general fund for the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission and various departments like the Governor's Department, Attorney General's Office, Department of Revenue, Department of Labor, Kansas Office of Veterans Services, Department of Health and Environment, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Kansas Office of Early Childhood, Kansas Guardianship Program, State Department of Education, Kansas State Library, Kansas State School for the Blind, Kansas State School for the Deaf, State Historical Society, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Kansas State University Veterinary Medical Center, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, Wichita State University, State Board of Regents, Department of Corrections, and Adjutant General, as well as for capital improvement projects for several of these entities. It also details specific funding allocations for programs such as mental health intervention teams, aviation research, and various grant programs, and outlines procedures for fund transfers and fee collections.
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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 and fees, imposing certain restrictions and limitations, and directing or authorizing certain receipts, 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, 79-3425i, 79-4801, 79-4804 and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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US bill #S3677 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026," aims to increase transparency and information availability for dietary supplements by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It mandates that manufacturers, packers, or distributors of dietary supplements marketed in the United States, or their designated U.S. agents if they are foreign entities, must list each supplement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This listing, which can be submitted electronically, requires detailed information including the supplement's name, brand, all ingredients and their amounts per serving (with proprietary blend ingredient amounts kept confidential), daily values if applicable, the number of servings per container, directions for use, warnings, allergen statements, the form of the supplement (e.g., tablet, capsule), and any health-related claims made. The bill specifies deadlines for listing existing supplements and new ones introduced after a certain date, and requires notification of discontinued products and changes to existing listings. The Secretary will assign a product listing number to each supplement and, within two years of enactment, establish a publicly accessible electronic database containing most of this information, excluding certain confidential details. Failure to comply with these listing requirements will result in the dietary supplement being considered misbranded. The bill also includes provisions for authorized appropriations to fund these activities and prohibits the introduction of dietary supplements prepared with the assistance of individuals debarred under section 306 of the Act.
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Bill Summary: A bill to improve transparency and the availability of information regarding dietary supplements by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require manufacturers of dietary supplements to list dietary supplements with the Food and Drug Administration.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 1 : Dick Durbin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S259-260)
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FL bill #H1361 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Public Records Requests Pertaining to Law Enforcement Officers
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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WV bill #HB4372 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Permit teachers in K-12 schools be authorized to carry concealed firearms as a designated school protection officer
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows teachers, administrators, and support personnel in K-12 schools in West Virginia to volunteer as School Protection Officers (SPOs) and carry concealed firearms, pepper spray, or stun guns on school property, provided they meet specific training and permitting requirements. To become an SPO, an individual must apply, possess a valid concealed carry permit, and complete a School Protection Officer Training Program (SPOTP) developed by the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security, which includes instruction on threat neutralization, crisis intervention, and tactical training. School districts must notify the state Department of Homeland Security of SPO designations, and this information will be kept confidential. The bill also outlines procedures for revoking SPO designations and provides funding for training, with individual SPOs responsible for their own ammunition costs.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to authorize teachers in elementary or secondary schools to carry concealed firearms and be designated as a school protection officer (SPO).
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Doug Smith (R)*, Dave Foggin (R), Kathie Crouse (R), Chuck Horst (R), Ian Masters (R), Scot Heckert (R), Clay Riley (R), Keith Marple (R), David Elliott Pritt (R), Chris Phillips (R), Joe Ellington (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: To House Education
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VT bill #S0258 • Last Action 01/15/2026
An act relating to intelligent speed assistance devices
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Super Speeder Accountability Act," mandates that individuals convicted of certain speeding violations, including driving 100 miles per hour or more, or whose licenses are suspended or revoked for speeding and other violations, must obtain a special "intelligent speed assistance restricted operator's license" or "certificate." This restricted license or certificate allows them to operate only vehicles equipped with an "intelligent speed assistance device," which is an aftermarket device approved by the Commissioner that uses GPS to limit a vehicle's speed to posted limits, excluding manufacturer-installed systems. The bill outlines the application process, including a $125 fee and proof of device installation and financial responsibility, and specifies that the individual is responsible for all costs associated with the device. It also prohibits tampering with these devices and outlines penalties for violations, including extensions of suspension periods. Furthermore, the bill requires the Commissioner to adopt rules for device performance standards, calibration, data retrieval, and establishes a 50 percent cost reduction for installing these devices for individuals receiving certain public benefits. The bill also amends existing law to mandate specific suspension periods for driving 100 miles per hour or more, ranging from six months for a first offense to two years for a third or subsequent offense, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require that individuals who have committed certain speeding violations or whose operator’s licenses or privilege to operate has been suspended or revoked due to speeding and other violations obtain an intelligent speed assistance restricted operator’s license or certificate and operate only vehicles equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Thomas Chittenden (D)*, Andrew Perchlik (D), Becca White (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
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VT bill #S0188 • Last Action 01/15/2026
An act relating to hospital governance
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires hospitals to include at least two public representatives on their boards of directors, appointed by the Governor, who will have the same rights and responsibilities as other board members and will consider the interests of patients, employees, and the community when making decisions. Additionally, hospitals must establish a compensation committee, which will include at least two of these public representatives, to review and recommend executive compensation packages. Furthermore, before approving any changes to executive compensation, hospitals must submit detailed information about compensation benchmarks, surveys, and bonus criteria to the Green Mountain Care Board, a state agency that oversees healthcare costs and access, for review. The Green Mountain Care Board can also hire experts at the hospital's expense to help evaluate this information, and while hospitals can designate this information as confidential, the Board must still adhere to public records laws.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require each hospital’s board of directors to include at least two representatives of the public. It would also require hospitals to provide information to the Green Mountain Care Board when they adjust the compensation for their executives.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ginny Lyons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (00:00:00 1/15/2026 )
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FL bill #H1215 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Pub. Rec./Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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US bill #S3659 • Last Action 01/15/2026
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: 1
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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KY bill #HB278 • Last Action 01/15/2026
AN ACT relating to hospital price transparency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires hospitals in Kentucky to make their standard charges for all facility items and services publicly available in a machine-readable digital format and a consumer-friendly list for "shoppable services" (services that can be scheduled in advance). Hospitals must maintain a "chargemaster," which is a list of all standard charges, including gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates with different insurance providers (payor-specific negotiated charges), and this list must be updated at least annually and accessible on their website without requiring registration. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (the "Cabinet") will create a template for these chargemasters, monitor hospital compliance, and can impose administrative penalties, which vary based on hospital size and the duration of non-compliance, for violations. Furthermore, hospitals that are not in compliance with federal hospital price transparency laws when providing services cannot pursue debt collection actions against patients for those services, and if found out of compliance, they may have to refund payments, pay penalties to patients, and remove negative credit reports.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to define terms; require hospitals to maintain a publicly available chargemaster of all standard charges, in dollar amounts, and descriptions for all standard facility items or services; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a template for each facility to use to create the chargemaster, monitor each facility's compliance, and provide administrative penalties; prohibit collective action of debt for noncompliant facilities.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steven Doan (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: to Health Services (H)
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FL bill #H1383 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Pub. Rec./Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions and Life-threatening Rare Diseases
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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NY bill #S08918 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Establishes the build up New York pilot program to provide grants to eligible municipalities that construct new accessory dwelling unit housing projects built on top of existing buildings that utilize mass timber and serve certain households; establishes the mass timber for affordable housing program to provide tax credits for eligible taxpayers who use mass timber in certain new construction or major retrofits of existing buildings that primarily serve households up to one hundred fifty percent
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "FRAME act," establishes two new programs to promote the use of mass timber, an engineered wood product, in affordable housing projects across New York. The "Build Up New York Pilot Program" will provide grants to eligible municipalities that construct new accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units on existing properties, on top of existing buildings using mass timber, specifically for households earning up to 150% of the area median income (AMI), a measure of local income levels. The bill also creates the "Mass Timber for Affordable Housing Program," which offers tax credits to eligible taxpayers, including businesses, who use mass timber in new construction or major renovations of buildings that primarily serve households earning up to 150% AMI. The tax credit is set at 25% of the costs associated with using mass timber, with an additional 10% credit for businesses involved in producing or processing mass timber. The pilot program will be evaluated annually and will expire after five years, while the tax credit program will be reported on annually and is intended to encourage the adoption of sustainable building materials and spur investment in the mass timber industry within the state.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public housing law, in relation to establishing the build up New York pilot program and the mass timber for affordable housing program; and to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing tax credits for the mass timber for affordable housing program; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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US bill #HR7006 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026 Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026," makes consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, covering both financial services and general government functions, as well as national security, the Department of State, and related programs. It outlines specific funding allocations for various government departments and agencies, including the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, and the District of Columbia. Notably, it details appropriations for the Department of State's diplomatic programs, consular and border security, international organizations, and various bilateral and multilateral assistance initiatives, including global health programs, international humanitarian assistance, and security assistance. The bill also includes provisions related to export and investment assistance, independent agencies, and general government-wide provisions, such as limitations on the use of funds, reporting requirements, and transfer authorities. It also addresses specific allocations for the District of Columbia, including payments for resident tuition support, emergency planning, and judicial services. The legislation also includes provisions for the Small Business Administration, the United States Postal Service, and the United States Tax Court, along with numerous general provisions governing the use of appropriated funds across federal agencies.
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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: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Cole (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Received in the Senate.
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WA bill #SB5754 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Creating the Washington state public bank.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Washington State Public Bank, a state-owned financial institution designed to provide infrastructure financing and economic development support without raising taxes or increasing state debt. The bank would operate as a publicly owned depository institution, using fractional reserve banking principles to leverage state funds and provide loans to local governments, tribal governments, and other public entities. Key provisions include establishing a nine-member board of directors (with five members appointed by bank members and three public directors appointed by the governor), allowing the state to transfer funds from its general account into the bank, and prioritizing investments in public housing. The bank would have the power to issue bonds, make loans, and provide financial assistance for infrastructure projects, while being subject to oversight by the state finance committee and the state auditor. The legislature finds inspiration in the Bank of North Dakota, the only existing public bank in the United States, and aims to create an institution that can generate profits for the state, support local economies, and provide lower-cost financing for public initiatives. The bill emphasizes that the bank's primary duty will be serving the best interests of the people of Washington state.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the creation of the Washington state public 2 bank; amending RCW 39.59.040, 42.56.270, 42.56.400, 43.10.067, and 3 43.84.080; adding a new section to chapter 43.08 RCW; adding a new 4 chapter to Title 43 RCW; and creating a new section. 5
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• Introduced: 02/13/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Bob Hasegawa (D)*, Yasmin Trudeau (D), Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Liz Lovelett (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Derek Stanford (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/14/2025
• Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Ways & Means at 4:00 PM.
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FL bill #H1373 • Last Action 01/15/2026
Pub. Rec./Judicial Qualifications Commission Employees
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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VT bill #S0125 • Last Action 01/15/2026
An act relating to collective bargaining
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several significant changes to collective bargaining and labor relations in Vermont, primarily focusing on modifying the processes for union representation and certification across various sectors of public employment. The bill lowers the threshold for decertification petitions from 51 percent to 50 percent plus one in multiple contexts, including for state judiciary employees, teachers and administrators, municipal employees, and early care and education providers. This change makes it easier for employees to challenge or remove their current union representation. The bill also expands the definition of "employee" for the Judiciary Department, potentially allowing more judiciary employees to organize and engage in collective bargaining. Additionally, the bill clarifies and streamlines procedures for filing representation petitions, conducting secret ballot elections, and investigating claims of lost union support. The changes aim to provide more flexibility and democratic processes in labor relations, giving employees greater ability to determine their collective bargaining representation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for affected organizations and employees to prepare for the new requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require workers’ compensation insurance carriers to pay for translation services, to allow workers’ compensation claimants to request medical case management services, and to increase penalties for the late payment of workers’ compensation benefits. This bill also proposes to allow judiciary supervisors to organize and bargain collectively and to appropriate additional funding to increase staffing at the Vermont Labor Relations Board.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2025
• Added: 05/30/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 69
• Last Amended: 05/30/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing (00:00:00 1/15/2026 )
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KY bill #HB230 • Last Action 01/14/2026
AN ACT relating to health care price transparency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates increased health care price transparency by requiring hospitals to publicly disclose their standard charges for all items and services in a machine-readable digital format, including gross charges, negotiated rates with insurers (both minimum and maximum, and specific to each insurer), and discounted cash prices. Hospitals must also provide a consumer-friendly list of charges for at least 300 "shoppable services" – those that can be scheduled in advance – detailing descriptions, negotiated rates, discounted cash prices, and billing codes. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (the "Cabinet") will establish templates for these disclosures, monitor hospital compliance, and can impose administrative penalties for violations, with penalties varying based on hospital size. Additionally, except in emergencies, healthcare providers must give patients a written pricing sheet outlining the services, total expected payment, and how much is expected from the patient versus their insurer. The Cabinet will also create a template for these written pricing sheets. The bill also includes provisions for seeking federal approval if necessary to implement these requirements and avoid loss of federal funds.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to define terms; require hospitals to disclose prices for certain items and services provided by hospitals; require hospitals to make public a digital list of all standard charges and a consumer-friendly list of charges for a set of shoppable services; require hospitals to provide descriptions of different services and standard charges of those services; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a template for each hospital; require the cabinet to monitor each facility's compliance; provide for administrative penalties; require health care providers to provide patients with written pricing sheets for health care services provided except in an emergency; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a template for the written pricing sheets; require the cabinet or the Department for Medicaid Services to seek federal approval if they determine that such approval is necessary to comply with KRS 205.5372(1).
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Matt Lockett (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: to Health Services (H)
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KY bill #HB126 • Last Action 01/14/2026
AN ACT relating to background checks on the sale or transfer of firearms.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Kentucky law to require background checks for private firearms sales or transfers, with exceptions for sales conducted by federally licensed dealers or transfers within an immediate family (spouses, parents, children, and stepchildren). Before any such sale or transfer, a national instant background check must be completed by a dealer who agrees to conduct it, and the dealer must then complete a form from the Kentucky State Police confirming the check. Dealers must keep records of these transactions and checks on their premises, available for inspection by law enforcement, and can charge a fee of up to $10 for each background check. Records of these transactions will not be considered public records. Violating this new requirement will be a Class A misdemeanor, meaning a person could face up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $500.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require background checks for private firearms sales and transfers; amend KRS 237.990 to establish a penalty for violations.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : George Brown (D)*, Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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IN bill #HB1283 • Last Action 01/14/2026
Public notices.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates the creation of a state public notice website by the Indiana Office of Technology by July 1, 2028, which will be free to use for both publishing and viewing notices. It also allows individuals and entities to fulfill legal requirements for publishing public notices by using newspapers (print or electronic), locality newspapers (print or electronic), the new state public notice website, political subdivision websites, or the Hoosier State Press Association's public notice website. Additionally, the Indiana Archives and Records Administration will establish standards for transferring and preserving these public notices from the state website for historical purposes, and will enter into agreements with agencies to facilitate this process.
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Bill Summary: Public notices. Requires the Indiana office of technology (office) to establish a state public notice website not later than July 1, 2028. Prohibits the office from charging a fee for publishing or viewing notices. Allows a person to satisfy any notice statute by publishing notice in any of the following forms of media: (1) Newspaper, including print edition or electronic edition. (2) Locality newspaper, including print edition or electronic edition. (3) The state public notice website. (4) Political subdivision website. (5) The Hoosier State Press Association public notice website. Requires the Indiana archives and records administration (administration) to establish standards and guidelines and enter into memoranda of understanding with agencies for the transfer and preservation of public notices from the state public notice website to the administration to preserve public notices for historical purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Alex Zimmerman (R)*, Jenny Meltzer (R), Doug Miller (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
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KY bill #HB116 • Last Action 01/14/2026
AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective immediately with some provisions taking effect January 1, 2027, introduces significant changes to firearm and ammunition regulations in Kentucky. It defines "assault weapon" and "large capacity ammunition feeding device" (a magazine or similar item holding more than seven rounds), and "seller of ammunition" (anyone in the business of selling ammunition). The bill mandates background checks for private firearm sales, requires reporting of firearm and ammunition thefts to law enforcement, and mandates safe storage of firearms. Crucially, it requires the Department of Kentucky State Police to create regulations for licensing individuals to possess handguns and assault weapons, registering these firearms, and logging firearm and ammunition sales, with these regulations becoming effective in 2027. The bill also establishes penalties for various firearm-related offenses, including criminal purchase or transfer of a weapon as a felony, and requires firearms to be listed in estate inventories. Furthermore, judges are now required to consider prohibiting individuals from possessing firearms when issuing orders of protection or interpersonal protective orders, and must order the surrender of firearms from defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity or guilty but mentally ill. The bill also expands the ban on firearms in schools to include postsecondary education facilities and mandates that sentences for felons possessing firearms be served consecutively to other felony sentences. Finally, it repeals a law prohibiting local firearm control ordinances.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 237 to define "assault weapon," "large capacity ammunition feeding device," and "seller of ammunition"; require background checks for private firearms sales; require reporting to law enforcement of firearm and ammunition thefts and losses; require the safe storage of firearms; require the Department of Kentucky State Police to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the licensing of persons to possess handguns and assault weapons, the registration of handguns and assault weapons, and the logging of firearms and ammunition sales effective January 1, 2027; amend KRS 237.990 to establish penalties; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of criminal purchase or transfer of a weapon as a Class D felony; amend KRS 395.250 to require an estate's inventory to list each firearm; amend KRS 403.735 to require judges, when issuing an order of protection, to consider whether a person against whom the order is entered should be prohibited from possessing a firearm; amend KRS 456.050 to require judges, when issuing an interpersonal protective order, to consider whether a person against whom the order is entered should be prohibited from possessing a firearm; amend KRS 504.030 to require judges in criminal cases where a person is found not guilty by reason of insanity to demand the surrender of the defendant's firearms; amend KRS 506.080 to add that the offense of facilitation includes assistance in providing firearms; amend KRS 508.020 to include physical injury to a minor by virtue of the intentional discharge of a firearm within the offense of assault in the second degree; amend KRS 527.040 to require that the sentence for a felon in possession of a firearm be served consecutively to any other felony sentence; amend KRS 527.070 to include postsecondary education facilities within the existing ban on firearms in schools; amend KRS 532.030 to require the judge pronouncing a defendant guilty but mentally ill to demand the surrender of the person's firearms; amend KRS 65.1591, 237.104, 237.115, and 532.025 to conform; repeal KRS 65.870, relating to the prohibition of local firearm control ordinances; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2027; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : George Brown (D)*, Beverly Chester-Burton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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IL bill #HB4199 • Last Action 01/14/2026
TEMP/NONCOMPLY DRIVERS LICENSE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill restores provisions related to temporary visitor's driver's licenses in Illinois, effectively reversing changes made in a previous law (Public Act 103-210). It amends multiple state acts, including the Consular Identification Document Act, the Election Code, the Illinois Identification Card Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. The key changes include allowing the Secretary of State to issue temporary visitor's driver's licenses to foreign nationals who reside in Illinois and are ineligible for a social security number, restoring language about non-compliant identification cards and driver's licenses, and removing previous restrictions on issuing these types of documents. The bill specifically allows for temporary visitor's driver's licenses to be issued to individuals who have resided in the state for over a year and cannot provide U.S. immigration documentation, requiring instead a valid passport or consular identification document. The temporary visitor's driver's license would be valid for three years, cannot be used as proof of identity, and is subject to the same driving regulations as standard driver's licenses. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, essentially reinstating provisions that were set to change on July 1, 2024.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Consular Identification Document Act, the Election Code, the Illinois Identification Card Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Repeals the changes made by and restores language removed by Public Act 103-210 regarding temporary visitor's driver's licenses and non-compliant licenses. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 11/10/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony McCombie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 11/10/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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MO bill #HB2942 • Last Action 01/14/2026
Adds requirements for providing public school financial information to the public
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires public school districts and charter schools to make detailed financial information publicly available on their websites, starting with the 2027-28 school year, and mandates that this data be in an open-structured, machine-readable format that can be downloaded and sorted. The information must include specific details about income, expenditures, disbursements, administrative positions and their total compensation, active contracts with vendors and organizations (including specific requirements for contracts related to social services, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or other non-instructional programs), a range of teacher salaries, and the source and purpose of all expenditures. Additionally, schools must annually publish a one-page budget summary on their website homepage and distribute it at public meetings, detailing per-pupil expenditures for instruction, student support, administration, and other categories, and also report all unencumbered cash balances for each fund. If a school district or charter school fails to comply, it will face mandatory notification to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, required corrective action, and potential withholding of administrative funds if noncompliance persists for over 180 days. The bill also requires financial data to be updated at least monthly and archived for a minimum of ten years, and provides a template for voluntary use by schools needing assistance with online posting, with a provision for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to host the information if a school lacks a website.
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Bill Summary: Adds requirements for providing public school financial information to the public
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Jones (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Read Second Time (H)
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FL bill #H0607 • Last Action 01/14/2026
Industries and Professional Activities
Status: In Committee
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: 22
• Last Amended: 12/15/2025
• Last Action: Now in Commerce Committee
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FL bill #S0832 • Last Action 01/14/2026
Residential Property Insurance
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several key provisions related to residential property insurance in Florida, focusing on increasing transparency and consumer protection. Beginning October 1, 2026, property insurers will be required to submit rate transparency reports with their rate change filings, which must include detailed breakdowns of rating factors such as reinsurance costs, claims costs, defense expenses, fees and commissions, and profit percentages. Insurers must provide these reports to consumers along with policy offers and renewals, clearly indicating if the report is preliminary and subject to modification. The Office of Insurance Regulation will be mandated to establish a comprehensive website resource center with detailed information about insurance markets, coverage options, claim processes, and consumer rights. Additionally, the bill prohibits insurers from including land value when establishing coverage amounts or adjusting claims for dwellings, and updates the Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights with minor technical changes. The law aims to help consumers better understand insurance rates, claim processes, and their rights by requiring more straightforward, graphical, and accessible information from insurers. The provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving insurers and regulators time to prepare for the new requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to residential property insurance; amending s. 627.0621, F.S.; requiring that certain rate filings with the Office of Insurance Regulation from residential property insurers include rate transparency reports; providing for the office to accept such reports or to request the insurer make modifications; providing construction; providing requirements for such reports; requiring insurers to provide such reports to consumers; requiring that the report indicate that it is preliminary and subject to modification by the insurer at the direction of the office under certain circumstances; requiring the office to define terms used in such reports; requiring the office 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; amending s. 627.7011, F.S.; prohibiting an insurer from including the value of certain land when establishing a coverage amount or adjusting certain claims; providing construction; amending s. 627.7142, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bryan Ávila (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/09/2025
• Last Action: Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AZ bill #SB1085 • Last Action 01/14/2026
Public records; hiring process documents
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to create an exception to public records disclosure requirements for documents related to the hiring process of candidates applying for employment with a public body, meaning any government entity. Specifically, it states that documents such as resumes, applications, reference letters, and background checks submitted or obtained during the evaluation of a candidate are not considered public records and therefore do not need to be disclosed. However, once the hiring process is complete, the name, job title, and salary of the selected candidate can be disclosed, provided it complies with other relevant laws. This exception does not apply to senior-level public officials or officers, who are defined as individuals in senior leadership or appointed positions, elected or appointed officeholders, chief administrative officers, superintendents, or cabinet-level members.
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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: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark Finchem (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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IL bill #HB1028 • Last Action 01/14/2026
RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: Here is a summary of the bill: This bill aims to restore and modify various Illinois statutes to their form prior to the amendments made by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. The bill repeals several acts and makes technical changes across multiple areas of law, with a particular focus on criminal justice and legal procedures. Key provisions include repealing the Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act, the No Representation Without Population Act, and the Reporting of Deaths in Custody Act. The bill also makes changes to various laws related to bail, pretrial release, arrest reporting, and victims' rights. Specifically, it modifies sections of the Freedom of Information Act, State Records Act, Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, and creates a new Article 110B on Peace Bonds. The bill introduces more detailed provisions around bail, including how bail is set, secured, and forfeited, and establishes new procedures for handling bail-related matters. Additionally, it makes technical amendments to laws concerning law enforcement, criminal proceedings, and victim rights, with the overall goal of clarifying and standardizing legal processes.
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Bill Summary: Amends, repeals, and reenacts various Acts. Restores the statutes to the form in which they existed before their amendment by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. Makes other technical changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : John Cabello (R)*, Jennifer Sanalitro (R), Kevin Schmidt (R), Tom Weber (R), Tony McCombie (R), Mike Coffey (R), Wayne Rosenthal (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal
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WV bill #HB4163 • Last Action 01/14/2026
FOIA Database
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), mandates that custodians of public records protect the identity of individuals making FOIA requests by treating their names and personally identifying details as confidential and exempt from public disclosure, with limited exceptions for government officials, cases where public interest outweighs privacy, or when the requester explicitly consents to disclosure. It also requires that any publicly accessible FOIA logs or databases maintained by the Secretary of State, including those updated within 90 days of the bill's enactment, must not include the requester's name or personally identifiable information, and that names of original requesters must be redacted from copies of previous FOIA requests or logs. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that failure to redact a requester's identity is a violation subject to penalties, and affected requesters may seek injunctive relief and damages up to $5,000 per violation if their personal information is unlawfully disclosed.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to require custodians of any public records to maintain a public accessible database; protect the identity of persons with FOIA requests; and requiring updates of public online data bases.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Tresa Howell (R)*, Laura Kimble (R), Lisa White (R), Margitta Mazzocchi (R), Sarah Drennan (R), Kathie Crouse (R), Marshall Clay (R), Dana Ferrell (R), Eric Brooks (R), Bryan Smith (R), Dave Foggin (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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IL bill #HB4228 • Last Action 01/14/2026
RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive legislative effort to restore various statutes to their pre-Public Act 101-652 form, effectively rolling back several legal changes that were previously implemented. The bill repeals several acts and amends multiple sections of Illinois law, including the Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act, the No Representation Without Population Act, the Reporting of Deaths in Custody Act, and various provisions related to bail, pretrial release, and law enforcement procedures. Key changes include modifying language around bail bonds, removing certain restrictions on law enforcement, adjusting provisions related to automated traffic enforcement systems, and making technical corrections to existing statutes. The bill appears aimed at reversing recent reforms to criminal justice and law enforcement procedures, potentially returning certain legal standards and practices to their status prior to recent legislative changes. The modifications affect a wide range of areas including court procedures, law enforcement conduct, traffic enforcement, and criminal justice processes.
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Bill Summary: Amends, repeals, and reenacts various Acts. Restores the statutes to the form in which they existed before their amendment by Public Acts 101-652, 102-28, and 102-1104. Makes other technical changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Weber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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VT bill #H0671 • Last Action 01/14/2026
An act relating to requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires individuals to provide documented proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, with acceptable forms including birth certificates, U.S. passports, or certificates of naturalization or citizenship. It also mandates that the Secretary of State enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program, a federal system used to verify eligibility for government benefits, for confirming citizenship during voter registration and for maintaining accurate voter rolls. Additionally, the bill appropriates $300,000 for the integration of the SAVE Program and training for town clerks, and it amends existing laws to reflect these new requirements, including those for voter registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require documented proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote. It also requires that the Secretary of State enter into a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to access and utilize the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program for the purposes of verifying citizenship status during voter registration and for ongoing voter roll maintenance.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Tagliavia (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs
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VT bill #S0253 • Last Action 01/14/2026
An act relating to adding transparency to Vermont’s tuitioning system
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase transparency in Vermont's tuitioning system by requiring school districts to disclose in their budgets the names of schools where they pay tuition, the number of students attending each school, and the total tuition amounts paid to each. Additionally, it establishes new requirements for independent schools to be approved to receive public tuition, including agreeing to enroll students needing special education services, reporting enrollment changes promptly, prohibiting discriminatory admissions practices for publicly tuitioned students, making their budgets public, and providing student assessment results to the Agency of Education. These changes are intended to provide greater oversight and accountability in how public funds are used for student education at non-public schools, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require (1) school district budgets to show the name of schools the district pays tuition to, the number of students tuitioned to each school, and the amount of tuition paid to each school; and (2) approved independent schools to meet specific requirements in order to be approved as eligible to receive public tuition.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Wendy Harrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Education
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IL bill #HB4395 • Last Action 01/14/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the judicial branch and its components as "public bodies" subject to its provisions, meaning their records are generally accessible to the public. However, it creates an exemption for records related to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders, meaning these specific documents will not be subject to public disclosure. Additionally, the bill removes the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor, an official who reviews FOIA disputes, for any denials of records requests made to the judicial branch or its components, meaning individuals seeking such records and being denied will have to pursue other legal avenues.
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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: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Tarver (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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VT bill #S0248 • Last Action 01/14/2026
An act relating to genetic data privacy
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Genetic Information Privacy Act," establishes new protections for the genetic data of Vermont residents collected by direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. It mandates that these companies must obtain "express consent," which means a consumer's clear and affirmative agreement, before collecting, using, or sharing their genetic data, and requires separate consent for various actions like storing biological samples or transferring data to third parties. The bill defines "genetic data" broadly to include DNA, RNA, and any derived or inferred information, but excludes de-identified data and certain research or medical contexts. Companies must provide plain-language privacy notices, implement robust data security measures, and allow consumers to easily access, delete, or request the destruction of their genetic data and biological samples. Consumers also gain the right to revoke consent, which companies must honor promptly, and are protected from discrimination for exercising their privacy rights. Furthermore, contracts with service providers will prohibit them from using genetic data for their own commercial purposes or combining it with other data. The bill also explicitly prevents the disclosure of genetic data to entities involved in health insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, or employment decisions, and sets restrictions on storing or transferring genetic data outside the United States. The Attorney General will be responsible for enforcement, and the provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, with the law aiming to provide the greatest protection for consumer privacy in case of conflicts with other laws.
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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.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wendy Harrison (D)*, Robert Plunkett (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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IL bill #SB2746 • Last Action 01/14/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE, amends the Property Tax Code to increase the maximum household income allowed for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption. Specifically, for taxable years 2026 and beyond, the income limit will be raised from $65,000 to $75,000 for all eligible properties. This exemption, which aims to freeze the equalized assessed value of a senior citizen's home based on their income, is a crucial property tax relief measure for older adults. The bill also specifies that it takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption is $75,000 for all qualified property (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Darby Hills (R)*, Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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FL bill #S0770 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 12/05/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1146 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Recordings of Protective Investigations
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0440 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Florida Employee Health Choices Program
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill renames the Florida Health Choices Program to the Florida Employee Health Choices Program, establishing a centralized marketplace for employees to purchase individual health insurance through individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). The program aims to expand affordable health insurance access by creating a platform where employers can provide health care contributions directly to employees, who can then choose their own health plans based on individual financial needs and health factors. The bill restructures the program's governance by creating Florida Employee Health Choices, Inc., a corporation governed by an eight-member board of directors appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, with the Secretary of Management Services serving as an ex officio nonvoting member. The corporation will be responsible for developing an online platform to streamline individual health insurance purchases, establishing enrollment procedures, recruiting vendors, and promoting public awareness of the program. Key changes include simplifying vendor participation requirements, removing previous risk pooling mechanisms, and reducing the board size from 15 to 8 members. The bill specifies that the program will become operational by January 1, 2028, with the Department of Management Services providing administrative support until January 1, 2029. The legislation also makes conforming changes to several related statutes to align with the new program structure and aims to provide more flexible, individualized health insurance options for employees.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to the Florida Employee Health Choices Program; amending s. 408.910, F.S.; renaming the “Florida Health Choices Program” as the “Florida Employee Health Choices Program”; revising legislative findings and intent; revising definitions; revising the purpose and components of the program; revising eligibility and participation requirements for vendors under the program; revising the types of health insurance products that are available for purchase through the program; deleting certain pricing transparency requirements to conform to changes made by the act; revising the structure of the insurance marketplace process under the program; deleting the option for risk pooling under the program; deleting exemptions from certain requirements of the Florida Insurance Code under the program; renaming the corporation administering the program as “Florida Employee Health Choices, Inc.”; revising membership of the board of directors; authorizing the corporation to exercise certain powers; revising duties of the board and the corporation; revising the fiscal year in which the corporation’s annual report is due; amending ss. 409.821, 409.9122, and 409.977, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/07/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Thomas Leek (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 11/07/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0258 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Medical Examiners
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0520 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/State Retirement Plan/Division of Retirement
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 11/17/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0090 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Receipt or Transfer of Ammunition
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 09/26/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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SC bill #H4623 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Foster Care
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends South Carolina law to restrict the Department of Social Services and child-placing agencies from requiring foster parents to disclose specific details about firearms in their homes. The legislation prohibits these agencies from mandating that foster parents reveal the types of firearms they own or notify the agencies about any changes in their firearm ownership. Additionally, if an agency accidentally obtains information about firearms in a foster parent's home, they are only permitted to use that information to confirm the presence of firearms, not for any other purpose. The bill establishes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for agencies that improperly use or disclose such information, with the attorney general empowered to pursue legal action. Furthermore, the bill classifies information about firearms in foster parents' homes as confidential and exempt from Freedom of Information Act disclosure requirements. The new law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, potentially providing greater privacy protections for foster parents regarding their firearm ownership.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 63-7-2335 So As To Prohibit The Department Of Social Services And Child-placing Agencies From Requiring Foster Parents To Disclose Information Related To Firearms That Are Present In The Home; To Create Civil Penalties; And For Other Purposes.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Doug Gilliam (R)*, John McCravy (R), Cody Mitchell (R), Melissa Oremus (R), Bill Chumley (R), Sarita Edgerton (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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FL bill #S0230 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Transparency in Insurance Matters
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances transparency in the insurance industry by establishing new requirements for trade secret claims and financial disclosures. It defines a "trade secret" according to existing state law and requires detailed documentation when companies claim trade secret protection for submitted information. The bill specifically identifies several categories of information that cannot be considered trade secrets, including financial data used in rate calculations, transactions between insurers and affiliates, employee compensation, dividends, rate filings, and information related to proposed legislation. The Office of Insurance Regulation must review all trade secret claims and deny those that do not meet legal standards, with the requirement to issue a written notice of denial. The bill mandates that the Financial Services Commission contract with an independent third-party entity every two years to review trade secret claims and report findings to legislative leadership. Companies that knowingly make false trade secret claims can face administrative fines up to $25,000 and potential suspension or revocation of their insurance license. Additionally, the bill requires all fees, commissions, and profit-sharing agreements between insurers and their affiliates to be filed with the office and made publicly accessible on the department's website, with the provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transparency in insurance matters; amending s. 624.4213, F.S.; defining the term “trade secret”; revising the requirements of a notice of trade secret submitted to the Office of Insurance Regulation or the Department of Financial Services; specifying that certain information is not a trade secret and is subject to public disclosure; requiring the office to review all claims of trade secret protection; requiring that certain claims of trade secret protection be denied; requiring the office to issue a written notice of denial of trade secret protection under certain circumstances; requiring the Financial Services Commission to contract with a certain independent third-party entity for a specified purpose; requiring that a certain reporting requirement be included in the contract; providing administrative fines; authorizing the office to suspend or revoke a person’s certificate of authority or license under certain circumstances; creating s. 624.4214, F.S.; requiring that fees, commissions, and profit-sharing agreements between insurers and affiliates be filed with the office and made publicly accessible on the department’s website; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/17/2025
• Added: 10/17/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carlos Smith (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 10/17/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #H0729 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Protective Injunctions and Protection Orders
Status: In Committee
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: 5
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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FL bill #S0876 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Hearings Relating to Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0410 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Private Investigators
Status: In Committee
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: 10
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: CS by Commerce and Tourism read 1st time
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FL bill #S0858 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Protective Injunctions and Protection Orders
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding protective injunctions and protection orders, primarily focusing on firearms restrictions for individuals subject to domestic violence injunctions. The bill requires respondents (the person against whom a protective injunction is issued) to immediately surrender all firearms, ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses to local law enforcement upon the issuance of a final domestic violence injunction. Law enforcement officers are authorized to request surrender of these items, and can even seek a search warrant if they believe firearms have not been surrendered. The bill establishes detailed procedures for the surrender, storage, and potential return of firearms, including provisions that allow the respondent to transfer firearms to another person who passes a background check and agrees to store them securely. Additionally, the bill modifies criminal penalties, changing the law so that a person with a prior conviction who commits a second violation of a protective injunction against the same victim can be charged with a third-degree felony. These changes aim to enhance protections for victims of domestic violence by reducing the potential for firearm-related violence and strengthening legal consequences for repeated violations of protective orders. The bill is 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 effective; 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.
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tina Polsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0234 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Insurers' Financial Transactions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires insurers to provide detailed annual financial information to the Office of Insurance Regulation about transactions with their affiliates and managing general agents (MGAs), with the goal of ensuring transparency and preventing financial manipulation. Specifically, insurers must submit comprehensive reports detailing the costs and descriptions of services provided by affiliates, including benchmarking studies that compare fees to market rates, and certify that their affiliate fees do not exceed 20% of gross written premiums (or explain why they do if they exceed that threshold). The bill mandates that the Office of Insurance Regulation contract with an independent third-party entity annually to review these transactions and identify any that are not fair and reasonable. Additionally, the bill prohibits insurers from engaging in transactions designed to misrepresent their financial condition, such as forgiving fees or creating circular transactions, and prevents insurers in hazardous financial condition from paying dividends or issuing executive bonuses. Insurers must also publicly post this financial information on their websites, which will no longer be considered trade secret and will be subject to public disclosure. The bill aims to increase accountability and transparency in insurers' financial operations and protect against potential financial misconduct.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to insurers’ financial transactions; amending s. 624.424, F.S.; requiring certain insurers to annually provide specified information to the Office of Insurance Regulation; defining the term “managing general agent”; requiring the office to contract annually with a specified entity to conduct a review of certain transactions; specifying a requirement of such contract; requiring insurers to post certain information on their websites; specifying that certain information is not considered a trade secret and is subject to public disclosure; creating s. 624.4244, F.S.; prohibiting an insurer from engaging in certain transactions with affiliates; specifying prohibited transactions; prohibiting an insurer from declaring or paying dividends to shareholders or issuing executive bonuses under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/17/2025
• Added: 10/17/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carlos Smith (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 10/17/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0744 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records Requests Made to Law Enforcement Officers
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 12/03/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #H0997 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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FL bill #S0248 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Municipal Clerks and their Staff
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 10/20/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #H1055 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Pub. Rec./State Attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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FL bill #S0076 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 09/24/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S1162 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0466 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Legal Assistants/Office of the Public Defender/Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 11/12/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0884 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Owners and Operators of Family Foster Homes
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0972 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #H0821 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Autopsy Reports of Sudden and Expected Deaths
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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FL bill #S1124 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Autopsy Reports of Certain Sudden and Unexpected deaths
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #H0891 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of the Corrections Ombudsman
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 12/23/2025
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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NJ bill #S2406 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that official mail-in ballot envelopes be clearly marked "Do Not Forward. Return to Sender. Return Postage Guaranteed." to prevent them from being forwarded to new addresses and ensures that if a mail-in ballot is returned to the county clerk for any reason, it will be forwarded to the commissioner of registration within 30 days, with specific procedures for handling ballots returned due to a voter's death, and also allows mail-in voters to "cure" or fix their ballot if the required voter certificate is missing or detached by providing a replacement certificate to be completed. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain voter data, specifically information about deceased registrants, be entered into the voter file within 30 days after an investigation is completed, and that instructions for returning unopened mail-in ballots to the sender be prepared by the Secretary of State and made available to the public.
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Bill Summary: This bill clarifies that an official mail-in ballot envelope is for the intended recipient only. When an official mail-in ballot is mailed to an address at which the listed voter no longer resides, the person residing at that address may return the ballot to the county clerk of the county in which the ballot was issued. The person residing at that address may return the unopened official mail-in ballot envelope in person to the county clerk or deposit the envelope in a ballot drop box or any outgoing United States Postal Service mailbox or letter collection box with a return to sender notation on the front of the envelope. Under the bill, the person residing at that address may write one of the following notations on the front of the unopened official mail-in ballot envelope: (1) Return to Sender - No Longer at this Address; (2) Return to Sender - Moved out of State or County; (3) Return to Sender - Deceased; or (4) any other notations deemed appropriate by the Secretary of State. Under the bill, the Secretary of State is required to prepare and transmit, within 60 days of the bill's effective date, instructions on how to return an unopened official mail-in ballot envelope to sender. The instructions prepared by the Secretary of State are required to be contained in any printed or electronic voter information notices or educational materials provided or disseminated by the Department of State. The New Jersey Division of Elections and each county clerk and board of elections in this State must make available on their websites, if one exists, the instructions prepared by the Secretary of State. This bill also requires the words "Do Not Forward. Return to Sender. Return Postage Guaranteed." to be printed or stamped on the official mail-in ballot envelope sent by the county clerks. Under the bill, any mail-in ballot that is sent to a qualified voter and that is returned to the county clerk for any reason is required to be forwarded by the county clerk to the commissioner of registration within 30 days from the date the mail-in ballot is returned to the county clerk. If the reason the mail-in ballot is returned is due to the death of the qualified voter, the commissioner of registration is required to determine if the death was filed by the officer in charge of records of death in the municipality in which the decedent resided as prescribed in current law and must undertake the procedures provided in current law. The bill requires that any deceased registrant on the monthly or yearly list of deceased persons 18 years of age or older to be transferred to the death file within 30 days after the investigation provided in current law is completed. Under the bill, a mail-in voter is permitted to cure their mail-in ballot due to a missing or detached mail-in voter certificate. Under current law, each mail-in voter is required to complete the Certificate of Mail-in Voter that is attached to the flap of the mail-in ballot inner envelope. By completing the certificate, the mail-in voter certifies, subject to the penalties for fraudulent voting: the voter's address, that the voter is the person who applied for the enclosed ballot, that the voter marked the ballot in secret, and that a family member may provide assistance to the voter. The mail-in voter and any person who provided assistance to the voter are required to sign the certificate. Under this bill, when the voter failed to include the Certificate of Mail-in Voter or includes a detached Certificate of Mail-in Voter, the county board of elections would be required to provide the voter, along with the Cure Letter and Cure Form, with a substantially similar certificate for the voter to complete in order to cure the voter's mail-in ballot in accordance with the same requirements, procedures, and timeframes specified for ballot curing due to a missing or discrepant signature.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tony Bucco (R)*, Mike Testa (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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FL bill #S0180 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Sale, Transfer, and Storage of Firearms
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Florida's laws regarding firearm storage, sale, and transfer, with a primary focus on preventing minors from accessing firearms unsafely. The legislation expands the definition of "minor" to include individuals under 18 years old and establishes more stringent requirements for firearm storage and safety. It introduces criminal penalties for adults who store firearms in ways that allow minors to access them, potentially resulting in injury or death. The bill mandates that firearm sellers provide safety brochures to purchasers, offer demonstrations of firearm locking mechanisms, and post information about local safety programs. Additionally, it requires sellers to warn purchasers about the legal risks of improper firearm storage and transfer. The legislation also updates existing statutes to clarify standards of culpable negligence related to firearm storage and expands the circumstances under which an individual can be held criminally responsible for a minor's access to a firearm. These changes aim to reduce accidental shootings and promote responsible firearm ownership by emphasizing safe storage practices and increasing awareness of potential legal consequences.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to the sale, transfer, and storage of firearms; amending s. 784.05, F.S.; revising the standard by which adults and minors are considered criminally negligent in the storage of a firearm under specified circumstances; providing criminal penalties; revising the definition of the term “minor”; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 790.115, F.S.; revising an exception to the prohibition on storing or leaving a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a minor who obtains it and commits a specified violation; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 790.174, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “minor”; revising requirements for the safe storage of loaded firearms; providing criminal penalties if a person is found to have failed to properly secure or store a firearm, resulting in a minor gaining access to the weapon; amending s. 790.175, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; requiring the seller or transferor of a firearm to comply with specified provisions; providing an exception; authorizing a firearm dealer to charge a certain fee; providing immunity for certain providers of information; providing criminal penalties; making technical changes; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference and a provision to changes made by the act; reenacting s. 409.175(5)(g), F.S., relating to rules of the Department of Children and Families requiring the adoption of a form used by child-placing agencies, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 790.174, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/14/2025
• Added: 10/15/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tina Polsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 10/14/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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FL bill #S0370 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records/Commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Status: In Committee
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: 3
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Introduced
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AZ bill #HB2139 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public records; response requirements; complaints
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records to establish clearer response requirements for government entities. It clarifies definitions of "officer" and "public body" and emphasizes the responsibility of public bodies and officers to maintain records. A key provision requires custodians of public records to respond to requests within fifteen business days, and if a request is complex or involves multiple records, they must provide written updates every fifteen business days, including a timeframe for a final response. This response must either provide the disclosable records or a denial explaining the specific legal exemption. The bill also allows individuals denied access to public records to submit a complaint to the office of the ombudsman-citizens aide, in addition to the existing option of appealing through a special action in court. Furthermore, it mandates that acknowledgments of public records requests include an estimated response time and, if necessary, a request for clarification due to vagueness or incompleteness. These changes aim to improve transparency and efficiency in accessing public information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending sections 39-121.01, 39-121.02 and 39-171, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 2 : Michael Way (R)*, Chris Lopez (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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FL bill #H0549 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Injunctions for Protection in Cases of Repeat or Serious Violence
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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NJ bill #A2659 • Last Action 01/13/2026
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, considering how technology, court decisions, and administrative actions have affected it, and will also analyze the balance between public access and individual privacy rights, as well as OPRA's use for commercial purposes. Additionally, the commission will research how other states handle public records and will make recommendations for improving OPRA. The commission, which will include members appointed by the Senate President, Speaker of the General Assembly, and the Governor, with representation from various fields like law enforcement, municipal government, and the news media, must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor within one year of its first meeting and will then be dissolved. This initiative stems from a recommendation by the League of Municipalities.
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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: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris DePhillips (R)*, Gerry Scharfenberger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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NJ bill #S1876 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Requires State employer to ascertain child abuse or sexual misconduct in employment applications for certain positions involving children; requires background checks for current and prospective employees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that State employers, which include principal departments and their instrumentalities, and any service providers contracted by them to work with children, must thoroughly vet individuals hired for positions involving regular contact with children. This vetting process includes requiring applicants to provide a detailed 20-year employment history, specifically noting roles with child contact, and granting consent for employers to release information. Applicants must also disclose any past child abuse or sexual misconduct investigations, disciplinary actions, or license revocations related to such allegations, with penalties for providing false information. Furthermore, the bill requires both prospective and current employees in these sensitive roles to undergo a criminal history record background check and a child abuse record information check, with permanent disqualification from employment for convictions of serious crimes against children or substantiated findings of child abuse. While certain convictions may allow for employment if rehabilitation is clearly demonstrated, the bill also establishes procedures for provisional employment in emergent circumstances and ensures that application records are not subject to public disclosure, while prohibiting agreements that would expunge or conceal findings of misconduct.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires State employers, or service providers holding a contract with a State employer to provide services involving children, to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct prior to awarding employment in certain positions that involve regular contact with children. The bill also requires a criminal history record background check and a child abuse record background check for each current or prospective employee of a State employer or service provider who is or would be employed in a position having regular contact with children. Under the bill, a State employer means any of the principal departments in the Executive Branch of this State, and any board, bureau, office, division, authority, or other instrumentality thereof. Application Information - Prospective Employees The bill requires each State employer or service provider to request from each applicant for employment in a position having regular contact with children detailed information concerning that person's employment history. Each such applicant would be required to provide (1) a list of the applicant's current employer, all former employers within the last 20 years, and an indication of which of those employment positions involved direct contact with children; (2) a written authorization that consents to and authorizes disclosure of the information requested and the release of related records by the applicant's employers, and that releases those employers from liability that may arise from the disclosure or release of records; and (3) a written statement as to whether the applicant has been the subject of any child abuse or sexual misconduct investigation by any employer, State licensing agency, law enforcement agency, or the Department of Children and Families, and whether the investigation resulted in a finding that the allegations were false or the alleged incident of child abuse or sexual misconduct was not substantiated; has ever been disciplined, discharged, non-renewed, asked to resign from employment, resigned from or otherwise separated from any employment while allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct were pending or under investigation, or due to an adjudication or finding of child abuse or sexual misconduct; or has ever had a license, professional license, or certificate suspended, surrendered, or revoked while allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct were pending or under investigation, or due to an adjudication or finding of child abuse or sexual misconduct. The bill establishes penalties for the provision of false information by an applicant for employment; requires that current and former employers of an applicant respond to a State employer's or service provider's request for information within 20 days of that request; and allows the State employer or service provider to disqualify an applicant if the information on that person's application cannot be verified due to a non-response from a current or prior employer. The bill allows such disqualification or termination upon an affirmative response or finding of child abuse or sexual misconduct in an applicant's application or employment history. Under special or emergent circumstances, the bill allows a State employer or service provider to employ or contract with an applicant on a provisional basis for a period not to exceed 90 days pending review of an applicant's information, provided the applicant submitted the information requested and the State employer or service provider has no adverse knowledge or information pertaining to the applicant. The bill provides that the application records would not be subject to public disclosure under the "open public records act," and prohibits the State employer or service provider from entering into any contracts or agreements that would expunge application records or make it difficult to report findings of child abuse or sexual misconduct. Criminal History Record Background Check - Current and Prospective Employees The bill requires an applicant for employment and each current employee of a State employer or service provider who is or will be employed in a position which involves regular contact with children, to undergo a criminal history record background check as a condition of prospective or continuing employment. The prospective or current employee would be permanently disqualified from employment in that position if the criminal history record background check of that employee or applicant reveals a record of conviction for any of the following crimes and offenses: (1) a crime against a child, including endangering the welfare of a child and child pornography; child molestation; (2) abuse, abandonment or neglect of a child; (3) endangering the welfare of a person with a developmental disability; (4) sexual assault, criminal sexual contact or lewdness; (5) murder or manslaughter; (6) stalking; (7) kidnaping and related offenses including criminal restraint, false imprisonment, interference with custody, criminal coercion, or enticing a child into a motor vehicle, structure or isolated area; (8) arson, or causing or risking widespread injury or damage, which would constitute a crime of the second degree; (9) aggravated assault, which would constitute a crime of the second or third degree; (10) robbery, which would constitute a crime of the first degree; (11) burglary, which would constitute a crime of the second degree; (12) domestic violence; (13) terroristic threats; and (14) an attempt or conspiracy to commit any of these crimes or offenses. Under the bill, for crimes and offenses other than those listed, an employee or applicant may be eligible for employment if the individual has affirmatively demonstrated clear and convincing evidence of rehabilitation. Child Abuse Record Information Check - Current and Prospective Employees The bill further requires each applicant for employment and each current employee of a State employer or service provider who will be or is employed in a position which involves regular contact with children to undergo a child abuse record information check. The State employer or service provider would be required to conduct that check to determine if an incident of child abuse or neglect has been substantiated against the prospective or current employee. Under the bill, if a current or prospective employee refuses to consent to, or cooperate in, the conduct of a child abuse record information check, the person would be ineligible for or immediately terminated from employment. The bill provides that a current employee of a State employer or service provider, or an applicant for employment, who is or will be employed in a position which involves regular contact with children, would be permanently disqualified from employment in that position if the child abuse record information check of that employee or applicant reveals a record of conviction for child abuse.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Latham Tiver (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #H0263 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Public Records
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 10/27/2025
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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FL bill #H0247 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Municipal Clerks
Status: In Committee
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: 6
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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NJ bill #S2956 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Exempts certain personal information and entities from certain requirments concerning notification and disclosure of personal data.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts certain insurance-support organizations and national securities associations from requirements to notify consumers about the collection and disclosure of their personal data, aligning them with existing exemptions for insurance institutions. It also clarifies that certain health information protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), when used in accordance with HIPAA's privacy and security rules, is exempt from these notification and disclosure requirements. Additionally, the bill exempts human subjects research conducted according to specific international clinical practice guidelines from these requirements. Finally, it expands the definition of "de-identified data" to include data that meets HIPAA's de-identification standards and where recipients are contractually prohibited from re-identifying it.
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Bill Summary: This bill exempts insurance-support organizations and national securities associations from provisions of current law that require certain entities to notify consumers of collection and disclosure of personal data. Under current law, insurance institutions and other entities are exempt from those requirements. The bill exempts certain data from disclosure requirements under current law, including: (1) information treated like protected health information collected, used, or disclosed by a covered entity or business associate under the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996" (HIPAA), when the information is used or disclosed in accordance with HIPAA and the information is afforded all the privacy protections and security safeguards of the federal laws and implementing regulations under HIPAA; and (2) human subjects research conducted in accordance with good clinical practice guidelines issued by The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use. Finally, the bill expands the definition of de-identified data under current law to include data de-identified in accordance with the requirements in HIPAA, where any recipients of that data are contractually prohibited from attempting to reidentify the data.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Raj Mukherji (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.367.
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NJ bill #S2919 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Allows voter registration at polling place on election day or at early voting site during early voting period.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals to register to vote at polling places on Election Day or at early voting sites during the early voting period, even if they missed the previous 21-day registration deadline, by providing necessary information and identification, and affirming they haven't already voted; these individuals will cast a provisional ballot, which will be counted if they can provide valid identification within 48 hours before the election results are finalized, unless their identity can be verified through the Motor Vehicle Commission or Social Security Number, in which case the ballot may be counted without further identification.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows for voter registration at polling places on election day or at early voting sites during the early voting period. Under current law, a person must register to vote at least 21 days before the election. This bill allows a person who has not registered to vote by that deadline to register at a polling place on the day of the election or at an early voting site during the early voting period. This bill also allows a person to cast a provisional ballot if the person has registered to vote within the period of 21 days before the election if the person can affirm that the person has not previously voted in that election. If the county commissioner of registration is not able to verify the person's Motor Vehicle Commission New Jersey driver's license number or non-driver identification number, or the last four digits of the person's Social Security Number, the county commissioner of registration will notify the person by mail, e-mail, or telephone within 24 hours that they must provide valid identification no later than 48 hours prior to the final certification of the results of the election in order for their ballot to be counted.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Raj Mukherji (D)*, Paul Moriarty (D)*, Patrick Diegnan (D), Andrew Zwicker (D), John McKeon (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Jon Bramnick (R), Shirley Turner (D), Troy Singleton (D), Brian Stack (D), Britnee Timberlake (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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NJ bill #S2771 • Last Action 01/13/2026
Establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies; designates "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act," establishes protections for immigrants interacting with government agencies by creating a uniform code that limits how state and local government entities, as well as healthcare facilities, can use their resources to aid federal immigration law enforcement. It prohibits these entities from collecting unnecessary personal or identifying information, such as immigration status, citizenship, or place of birth, unless strictly required for program administration, and generally prevents such information from being disclosed or considered a public record unless legally mandated. The bill allows for the sharing of information only with the individual's explicit written consent in their preferred language, detailing the purpose and voluntary nature of the consent. Furthermore, it significantly restricts law enforcement agencies by prohibiting them from stopping, questioning, arresting, searching, or detaining individuals based on immigration status, inquiring about immigration status, or making arrests or prolonging detentions based on civil immigration warrants or detainers, and also prohibits them from using agency resources to assist in federal immigration enforcement or sharing databases for such purposes. The Attorney General is tasked with developing model policies for sensitive locations like schools and healthcare facilities to ensure they remain accessible and safe for all residents, regardless of immigration status, and with providing mandatory training to law enforcement on the bill's provisions, while the Department of Human Services will lead a public awareness campaign. Finally, law enforcement agencies are required to report annually on their interactions with federal immigration authorities, and the Attorney General will oversee compliance and report to the Governor and Legislature.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates a uniform code for State and local government entities, as well as health care facilities, regarding the use of resources to aid federal immigration law enforcement, and designates the "New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act." Under the bill, the definition of government entities includes any of the principal departments of the executive branch of State government and any parts or creations thereof, any independent State authority, commission, instrumentality or agency, including any public institution of higher education. The bill's definition also includes political subdivisions of the State and combinations of political subdivisions, independent authorities, commissions, instrumentalities and agencies created by a political subdivision or combination of political subdivisions. Under the bill, government entities and healthcare facilities are prohibited from collecting certain personal and identifying information unless it is strictly necessary for program or service administration. Any record resulting from that collection, whether written or oral, would not be a government record under the "Open Public Records Act" unless an election agency requires it to ascertain the eligibility of a candidate when citizenship is required for an elected office. Any record also shall not be disclosed except as required to administer benefits or services pursuant to State or federal law, or valid court order or warrant, issued by a federal Article III judge or magistrate or the State equivalent. The bill provides that the prohibition on sharing information may be waived if the subject of the record or information provides written consent in that person's preferred language. The written consent shall include the following: (1) the exact record or information to be shared; (2) the purpose for sharing the record or information; (3) a statement clarifying that consent is voluntary and declining to consent shall not result in discrimination or retaliation by the government entity; (4) a statement clarifying that consent may be revoked, but that revocation does not impact a record or information already shared via prior written consent provided pursuant to this section; and (5) the person or agency to receive the record or information. The bill requires government entities to review their confidentiality policies, guidance and recommendations to identify any changes necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of the bill and make any changes as expeditiously as possible, but no later than one year after the bill becomes effective. The bill also requires these entities to share their policies prominently on their Internet websites. This bill also requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Public Defender, to prepare a written notice explaining in plain language the provisions of section 6 of the bill. Section 6 of the bill details the prohibition of certain actions by law enforcement. The bill requires the notice and all translations to be posted to the Internet website of the Department of Law and Public Safety and to be considered vital documents pursuant to P.L.2023, c.263 (C.52:14-40 et seq.). The Attorney General is also required to consult with stakeholders serving or representing immigrant communities in the development of standardized training and guidance for law enforcement to comply with the bill's provisions. The AG also shall provide mandatory training to all State, county and local law enforcement agencies within one year of the bill's effective date. Any newly sworn officer is required to complete this training within a year of the officer's appointment. The Department of Human Services is required to consult with stakeholders serving or representing immigrant communities to develop and lead a multilingual campaign to promote public awareness of the bill's requirements for law enforcement agencies. As part of the awareness campaign, DHS is required to publish the text of section 6 of the bill's provisions and a plain language summary and explanation of those requirements on its Internet website within 180 days of the bill's enactment. . Under the bill, the Attorney General is also required to consult with other government entities and stakeholders in the development of model policies for sensitive locations. These locations include health care facilities, public schools, public libraries, shelters, and any other locations deemed appropriate by the Attorney General to ensure that eligible individuals are not deterred from seeking services or engaging with government entities. The model policies prohibit the request or collection of certain information regarding a person's immigration status, place of birth or taxpayer identification except to determine eligibility for services or program benefits. The model policies prohibit assistance or participation of immigration enforcement, and prohibit the permission of immigration enforcement on entity premises that are not open without restriction to the general public. The Attorney General is required to publish the model policies on the Internet website of the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill requires government entities with authority to regulate sensitive places to adopt the model policies within 180 days of issuance by the Attorney General's office and encourages facilities not regulated by government entities to adopt the policies. The bill prohibits certain actions by law enforcement. Specifically, State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies and officials shall not: (1) stop, question, arrest, search, or detain any individual based on actual or suspected citizenship or immigration status, or actual or suspected violations of federal civil immigration law; (2) inquire about an individual's immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, or eligibility for a social security number; (3) make an arrest, detain, or prolong the detention of an individual based on civil immigration warrants; (4) use agency or department moneys, facilities, property, equipment, or personnel to investigate, enforce, or assist in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, citizenship, or national or ethnic origin; or (5) make agency or department databases available to anyone or any entity for the purpose of immigration enforcement or investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, citizenship, or national or ethnic origin. The bill nullifies any agreement, policy or practice in place that permits in conflict with this clause. Law enforcement agencies in the State are also prohibited from: (1) participating in civil immigration enforcement operations; (2) providing to federal immigration authorities any information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular person; (3) providing access to any State, county, or municipal law enforcement equipment, office space, database, or property; (4) providing access to a detained individual for an interview; (5) facilitating or complying with immigration detainers, notification requests, and transfer requests from federal immigration authorities; (6) continuing to detain a person past the time the person would otherwise be eligible for release from custody based solely on an immigration detainer or civil immigration warrant; (7) entering into, modifying, renewing, or extending any agreement to exercise federal immigration authority or conduct immigration enforcement pursuant to section 287(g) of Title 8 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. §1357(g), or otherwise exercising federal civil immigration authority or conducting immigration enforcement outside of the purview of 287(g) of Title 8 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. §1357(g); or (8) providing or sharing funds, property, equipment, personnel, or access to facilities or real property not open to the general public for purposes of engaging in, assisting, supporting, or facilitating immigration enforcement. The bill provides that violations of the prohibitions on police conduct in the bill would be enforceable under the "New Jersey Civil Rights Act," P.L.2004, c.143. If an agency or law enforcement official intends to comply with an immigration detainer, notification request, civil immigration warrant, or transfer request concerning a person in custody, a written explanation specifying the legal basis for that action is required to be given to the person is custody. Lastly, the bill requires each State, county, and municipal law enforcement agency to submit to the Attorney General a report that includes: (1) the number of detainer requests, transfer requests, and notification requests made by immigration authorities, and the responses of the State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency. For any request that was granted, the report shall specify any legal basis for granting that request; (2) the number of interviews requested and the number of interviews conducted, either in person or telephonically, by immigration authorities of people in State, county, or municipal law enforcement custody. For each interview conducted, the report shall specify any legal basis for granting the interview; (3) any other requests made by immigration authorities for the agency's participation in immigration enforcement, the responses of the State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency, and the legal basis for granting the request; and (4) to the extent the law enforcement agency has knowledge, any information about State, county, and municipal databases to which immigration authorities have had access to at any time in the course of the year, including: the name of the database; an overview of information available on the database; the purpose for which immigration authorities have access to this database; the process through which immigration authorities requested access and agencies reviewed this request, if applicable; any legal basis for providing immigration authorities access to the database; and the frequency with which immigration authorities accessed the database over the course of the year. Law enforcement agencies have 180 days after the effective date of the bill to produce the first report and must then annually submit a report within 30 days of the end of the State's fiscal year. The Attorney General is initially required to publish the report on the office's website within 90 days of receipt, and then within 90 days of the end of the fiscal year thereafter. The Attorney General is also required to annually submit to the Governor and Legislature a report on each law enforcement agency's compliance with the provisions of this act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Gordon Johnson (D)*, Brian Stack (D)*, Angela Mcknight (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Andrew Zwicker (D), Raj Mukherji (D), Teresa Ruiz (D), John McKeon (D), Joe Cryan (D), Patrick Diegnan (D), Linda Greenstein (D), Britnee Timberlake (D), Troy Singleton (D), Renee Burgess (D), Benjie Wimberly (D), Bob Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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NJ bill #S2602 • Last Action 01/13/2026
"New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)"; establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)," establishes significant consumer rights regarding their personally identifiable information (PII), which is any data that can be linked to an individual. It mandates that companies, referred to as "controllers," can only process a consumer's PII under specific conditions, such as obtaining explicit consent, fulfilling a contract, complying with legal obligations, protecting vital interests, performing a public task, or for legitimate business interests that don't override consumer rights. Controllers must clearly inform consumers about how their PII is collected and used at the time of collection, and provide additional disclosures if the PII is to be used for a new purpose. The bill also prohibits the processing of sensitive PII, like racial origin or health information, except in limited circumstances, and grants consumers rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of their PII, as well as the right to object to certain types of processing, including for direct marketing and automated decision-making. To oversee these provisions, the bill establishes the Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use within the Division of Consumer Affairs, which will act as an information hub and regulatory body. The bill also outlines strict requirements for data breach notifications to the office and consumers, mandates data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing, and imposes penalties for violations, including fines of up to $20,000 for subsequent offenses. Certain entities, such as those covered by HIPAA or the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, are exempt from these provisions.
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Bill Summary: The bill, entitled the "New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)," establishes certain rights for consumers concerning the disclosure and processing of a consumer's personally identifiable information. A controller, as that term is defined in the bill, that collects the personally identifiable information of a consumer may lawfully process the personally identifiable information pursuant certain provisions in the bill only if at least one of the following applies: 1) the consumer has given consent to the processing of the personally identifiable information for at least one specific purpose provided by the controller; 2) processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the consumer is a party or in order to take steps at the request of the consumer prior to entering into a contract; 3) processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject; 4) processing is necessary to protect the vital interest of the consumer or another person; 5) processing is necessary for the performance of a task conducted in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller; or 6) processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where those interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the consumer, which require protection of personally identifiable information, including that of a child. The bill provides that a controller that collects the personally identifiable information of a consumer is to, at the time when personally identifiable information is collected, provide to a consumer information concerning the processing of that personally identifiable information in a concise, transparent, intelligible, and easily accessible form, using clear and plain language, in writing, or by other means, including, where appropriate, by electronic means that shall include, but not be limited to, certain information listed in the bill. The bill further provides that where the controller intends to process a consumer's personally identifiable information for a purpose other than that for which the personally identifiable information was collected, the controller is to provide certain disclosures to the consumer prior to that processing. The processing of personally identifiable information revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinion, religious or philosophical belief, or trade union membership, and the processing of biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person, information concerning health or a person's sexual history or orientation is to be prohibited except in certain circumstances provided in the bill. The bill provides that a controller that discloses a consumer's personally identifiable information to a processor or third party is to make certain information provided in the bill available to the consumer free of charge upon receipt of a verified request from the consumer for this information through a designated request address. The bill provides that a controller that receives a verified request from a consumer is to provide a response to the consumer within 30 days of the controller's receipt of the request and is to provide information concerning all disclosures of personally identifiable information. The bill provides that if the controller does not take action on a consumer's verified request the controller is to inform the consumer without undue delay and at the latest within one month of receipt of the verified request of the reasons for not taking action and on the ability for the consumer to lodge a complaint with the Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use (office) in the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, established by the bill. The bill provides that the purpose of the office is to serve as a clearinghouse of information; comprehensive resource for consumers, controllers, and processors; and regulatory body concerning the security and processing of personally identifiable information. The office's functions are enumerated in the bill. The bill provides that a consumer is to have the right to obtain by any means from the controller rectification of inaccurate personally identifiable information. A consumer is to have the right to obtain by any means from the controller the erasure, or restriction of the processing, of personally identifiable information under certain circumstances provided by the bill. The bill provides that where processing has been restricted, personally identifiable information, with the exception of storage, is to only be processed with the consumer's consent or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another person or legal entity or for the public interest. The bill provides that a controller is to notify each processor and third party that received a consumer's personally identifiable information of any rectification or erasure of personally identifiable information made by a consumer pursuant to the bill or restriction of processing made by a consumer pursuant to the bill. The bill provides that a consumer is to have the right to object, by any means, to the processing of personally identifiable information, at which time the controller is to no longer process the personally identifiable information unless the controller demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which overrides the interests, rights, and freedoms of the consumer or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. Where personally identifiable information is processed for direct marketing purposes, including profiling, the consumer is to have the right to object at any time to processing of personally identifiable information for this purpose, at which time the personally identifiable information is to no longer be used for this purpose. The bill provides that where personally identifiable information is processed for scientific or historical research purposes or statistical purposes, the consumer is to have the right to object, by any means, to the processing of their personally identifiable information unless the processing is necessary for the public interest. The bill provides that a consumer is not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated decision making, including profiling, which produces legal effects concerning the consumer or similarly significantly affects the consumer, except under certain circumstances provided in the bill. The bill provides that a controller is to implement the appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure and to be able to demonstrate to the office that processing is performed in accordance with the requirements of the bill. The bill requires a controller and processor, in certain situations provided in the bill, to designate in writing to the office a representative that is to serve as a liaison between the controller or processor and the office and public. The bill provides that, where processing is to be conducted on behalf of a controller by a processor, the controller is to contract with a processor providing sufficient guarantees to implement appropriate technical and organization measures in a manner that processing shall meet the requirements of the bill. The processor shall not engage another processor without prior specific or general written authorization of the controller. Processing by a processor is to be governed by a contract between a processor and controller that is to include certain provisions provided in the bill. The bill allows the office to adopt standard contractual clauses for the contracts between controllers and processors. The bill provides that a controller and, where applicable, the controller's representative, is to maintain a record of processing activities under its responsibility. A processor and, where applicable, the processor's representative, is to maintain a record of all categories of processing activities carried out on behalf of a controller. These records are to be in writing, including in electronic form, and be made available to the office upon request. Taking into account the technology, the costs of implementation, and the nature, scope, context, and purposes of processing, as well as the risk of varying likelihood and severity for the rights and freedoms of a person, the bill requires a controller and processor to implement appropriate technical and organization measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, including certain measures provided in the bill. In assessing the appropriate level of security, account is to be taken concerning the risks that are presented by processing, such as from unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to personally identifiable information transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed. Adherence to a code of conduct or certification mechanism approved by the office may be used as an element by which to demonstrate compliance with the requirements established pursuant to the bill. The bill provides that, notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, in the event of a data breach resulting in the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information, the controller is to immediately and, where feasible, not later than 72 hours after having become aware of it, notify the office. Where the notification to the office is not made within 72 hours, it is to be accompanied by reasons for the undue delay. A processor is to notify the controller immediately after becoming aware of a data breach resulting in the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information and the notice is to contain certain information provided in the bill. The controller is to document any data breaches resulting in the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information, its effects, and remedial action taken, which is to be made available to the office at the office's request. The bill further provides that, notwithstanding any other law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, in the event of a data breach resulting in the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information that is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of a person, the controller is to notify a consumer without undue delay. The bill provides that the data breach notification is to describe in clear and plain language the nature of the data breach, but notification is not to be required under certain circumstances provided in the bill. The bill allows the office to notify consumers of a data breach resulting in the unauthorized access of personally identifiable information if the office determines there is a high risk to the rights and freedoms of a person. The bill requires a controller to, prior to processing personally identifiable information, conduct a data protection impact assessment that is to contain certain information provided for in the bill. The office is to establish and publicize a list of the kind of processing operations that are subject to the requirements of the data protection impact assessment. The office may establish and publicize a list of the kind of processing operations for which no data protection impact assessment is required. Where appropriate, a controller is to request input from consumers on the intended processing. The bill requires a controller to consult with the office prior to processing in the event the data protection impact assessment indicates that the processing would result in a high risk to a consumer's personally identifiable information in the absence of measures taken by the controller to mitigate the risk. If the office determines that the controller's data protection impact assessment indicates the processing may violate the provisions the bill, the office is to, within eight weeks of the submission of the data protection impact assessment, provide written advice to the controller, and processor where applicable, concerning best industry practices to conform with the requirements of the bill. The attorney general is to, in consultation with the State's chief information officer, appoint an executive director to head the office who is to be an individual qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of the office and who is to devote the time as executive director solely t