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Arizona SB1498

Title: Appropriation; police department; training center

Description: Appropriation; police department; training center

Last Action:

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Arizona SB1466

Title: Tax expenditures; credits; review schedule

Description: Tax expenditures; credits; review schedule

Last Action:

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Arizona HB2947

Title: Public schools; student discipline; absenteeism

Description: Public schools; student discipline; absenteeism

Last Action:

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Arizona SB1463

Title: Data centers; tax relief; repeal..

Description: Data centers; tax relief; repeal..

Last Action:

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Arizona SB1467

Title: Data centers; tax relief; repeal.

Description: Data centers; tax relief; repeal.

Last Action:

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Arizona SB1462

Title: Animal control officers; mandatory training

Description: Animal control officers; mandatory training

Last Action:

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Arizona SCR1036

Title: Attorney general; public statements; disapproval

Description: Attorney general; public statements; disapproval

Last Action: Introduced in Senate and read first time

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

California AB1647

Title: Juveniles: transfer to court of criminal jurisdiction.

Description: An act to amend Section 707 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.

Last Action: Read first time. To print.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Colorado SB043

Title: Record Keeping & Regulation of Sale of Firearm Barrel

Description: Concerning the regulation of firearm barrel transfers, and, in connection therewith, creating a criminal penalty for the unlawful sale of a firearm barrel.

Last Action: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Georgia HB1023

Title: Education; utilize weapon detection systems in certain school buildings; require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies

Description: A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 27 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to loitering at or disrupting schools, so as to require local boards of education and other public school governing bodies to utilize weapon detection systems to aid in the prevention of any individual attempting to unlawfully possess or carry a weapon in certain school buildings; to provide for exceptions; to authorize the use of funding; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Last Action: House Hopper

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Georgia SR605

Title: Pretti, Alex; condemn the killing of and protect the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly and right to keep and bear arms

Description: A RESOLUTION condemning the killing of Alex Pretti and protecting the constitutional rights of peaceful assembly and the right to keep and bear arms; and for other purposes.

Last Action: Senate Hopper

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Hawaii SB3212

Title: Relating To Detachable Ammunition Magazines.

Description: Prohibits the use of a detachable ammunition magazine with over a fifty-round capacity with any firearm other than a pistol with exceptions.

Last Action: Introduced.

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Hawaii SB3211

Title: Relating To Theft.

Description: Clarifies that the value of property or services is a grading factor for theft offenses that does not require proof of a culpable mental state. Increases theft threshold amounts.

Last Action: Introduced.

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Hawaii SB3190

Title: Relating To Fireworks.

Description: Requires individuals to obtain a license to transport fireworks. Prohibits the transportation or production of fireworks without a valid license. Establishes a minimum fine of $10,000 for the importation, storage, transport, distribution, or production of fireworks without a valid license. Clarifies that certain assets are subject to forfeiture for violations of section 132D14(a)(1), HRS. Requires any person who reports information leading directly to a forfeiture for violations of section 132D14(a)(1), HRS, to receive fifty per cent of the total value of the assets subject to forfeiture.

Last Action: Introduced.

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Hawaii HB2355

Title: Relating To Property Forfeiture.

Description: Authorizes the forfeiture of real property when used to commit promoting gambling in the first or second degree regardless of whether it was committed without the knowledge and consent of the owner. Authorizes the forfeiture of real property under the gambling forfeiture section.

Last Action: Pending introduction.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Hawaii HB2384

Title: Relating To Student-athlete Compensation.

Description: Affirms student-athletes' rights to engage in name, image, and likeness activities for compensation. Requires the University of Hawaii to adopt policies governing institutional name, image, and likeness agreements and other aspects of name, image, and likeness activity consistent with federal law, rules by an intercollegiate athletics governing body such as the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and Title IX. Establishes certain transparency and accountability requirements in the administration of institutional name, image, and likeness activities. Provides protections and educational support for student-athletes who enter into name, image, and likeness agreements. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2030.

Last Action: Pending introduction.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Hawaii HB2379

Title: Relating To Insurance Fraud.

Description: 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.

Last Action: Pending introduction.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Iowa SF2125

Title: A bill for an act relating to lost or stolen firearms, and providing penalties.

Description: A bill for an act relating to lost or stolen firearms, and providing penalties.

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 145.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Iowa SF2127

Title: A bill for an act relating to firearm safety training requirements for a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers, and making penalties applicable.

Description: A bill for an act relating to firearm safety training requirements for a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 145.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Iowa HR103

Title: A resolution calling upon the United States Congress to support efforts to recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Description: A resolution calling upon the United States Congress to support efforts to recognize all United States troops who served in Honduras from 1981 to 1992.

Last Action: Resolution filed, laid over under Rule 25. H.J. 01/27.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Iowa SF2128

Title: A bill for an act relating to securing firearms and establishing a private cause of action and including applicability provisions.

Description: A bill for an act relating to securing firearms and establishing a private cause of action and including applicability provisions.

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 145.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Iowa SF2123

Title: A bill for an act relating to identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, and providing penalties.

Description: A bill for an act relating to identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, and providing penalties.

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 144.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Iowa SF2122

Title: A bill for an act relating to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person in possession of a firearm who presents a significant danger to the person's self or others, and providing penalties.

Description: A bill for an act relating to the creation of an extreme risk protective order against a person in possession of a firearm who presents a significant danger to the person's self or others, and providing penalties.

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary. S.J. 144.

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois SB2906

Title: TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR

Description: 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.

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois HB4624

Title: BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE-DISCLOSURE

Description: 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.

Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois SB2918

Title: SCH CD-PARENT-TEACHER COMMITTE

Description: Amends the School Code. In a provision related to student discipline policies and the establishment of a parent-teacher advisory committee, defines "parent-teacher advisory committee" and requires teachers to be selected for a parent-teacher advisory committee in cooperation with the school district's teachers or, if applicable, the exclusive bargaining representative of the district's teachers. In a provision regarding the suspension or expulsion of a student, provides that gross disobedience or misconduct shall be defined by school board policy, in collaboration with the school district's parent-teacher advisory committee.

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois SB2924

Title: WILDLIFE CD-OWNER YEAR-ROUND

Description: Amends the Wildlife Code. In provisions regarding special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses, provides that the deer, turkey, or combination hunting permit issued without fee shall be valid on all farm lands year-round which the person to whom it is issued owns, leases, or rents, with other requirements. Provides that resident landowners shall be entitled to up to 5 resident deer archery either-sex permits and up to 5 resident deer either-sex firearm permits without charge.

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois HB4617

Title: COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITY REG

Description: Creates the Office of Common Interest Community Registration Act. Creates the Office of Common Interest Community Registration within the Division of Real Estate in the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that the Office shall require a common interest community association to register with the Office, which shall require an association to: (1) pay a registration fee of $3 per number of units in the common interest community; (2) provide any bylaws, articles of incorporation, or covenants established by the association; (3) provide the names and contact information of all board of managers or board of directors; and (4) provide a list of any management company contracted to assist with the management of an association. Provides that if a unit owner alleges that the board of managers or board of directors has violated the Act, the Office shall investigate the complaint within 60 days. Allows the Office to issue a fine against a board of managers, board of directors, or individual board member for violating the Act or any of the bylaws, articles of incorporation, or covenants established for the board of managers', board of directors', or individual board member's respective association. Allows the Office to refer any criminal activity to the State's Attorney or refer any violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or any civil rights violation to the Attorney General. Authorizes the Office to adopt any rules necessary to implement the Act. Creates the Community Interest Community Registration Fund in the State treasury. Repeals the Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act. Makes conforming changes.

Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dagmara Avelar

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois SB2925

Title: FAMILY MEMBER HUNTING PERMITS

Description: Amends the Wildlife Code. Allows nonresidents who are immediate family members of landowners and who qualify for special deer, turkey, and combination hunting licenses under the Act to obtain deer, turkey, and combination permits for the regular resident permit fee for hunting on that property after providing acceptable verification to the Department of Natural Resources. Defines "immediate family member".

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois SB2934

Title: IDVA-ELECTRONIC SERVICE

Description: Amends the Attorney General Act. Requires the Attorney General to develop and provide guidance for electronic service by law enforcement of orders of protection issued under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that if petitioner is granted a stay-away order, the court may order local law enforcement, to the extent possible, to periodically monitor the petitioner's residence, periodically patrol near the petitioner's residence, and investigate whether a violation of the order of protection has occurred. Permits electronic service of an order of protection after 2 unsuccessful attempts of personal service. Provides the circumstances in which electronic service may be used. Makes other changes.

Last Action: Referred to Assignments

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Illinois HB4621

Title: WILDLIFE CD-SNAP DEER PERMIT

Description: Amends the Wildlife Code. Provides that there shall be no fee for one Deer Hunting Permit to take one deer in one season with either bow and arrow or gun for a resident of the State who receives assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program.

Last Action: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Indiana HB1052

Title: Various administrative law matters.

Description: Various administrative law matters. Adds conditions for which the horse racing commission (HRC) may revoke or suspend a license or deny a license application. Adds a reference to wagering on horse racing in a provision prohibiting certain individuals from wagering at a licensed facility. Provides that appeals of certain decisions of the HRC may be appealed to the office of administrative law proceedings. Adds sports wagering certificate holders to the voluntary exclusion program. Defines and establishes civil penalties for conducting a "sweepstakes game". Allows the holder of a beer wholesaler's permit to possess, transport, sell, and deliver beer to a food manufacturer that is registered with the federal Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of adding or integrating the beer into a product or recipe. Provides that a wine retailer whose wine sales represent at least 60% of the annual gross income from the premises may allow customers to obtain sealed bottles of wine by self-service for consumption off the licensed premises. Allows the holder of a temporary wine permit to purchase, receive, and sell mixed beverages. Establishes requirements for the wholesale sale and distribution of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Adds additional information an applicant must provide to the alcohol and tobacco commission when applying for a tobacco sales certificate. Provides for the suspension of a certificate if the certificate holder's employees violate employee identification requirements three or more times in one year. Allows the alcohol and tobacco commission (commission) to issue to the city of Gary not more than 10 new three-way permits. Allows the commission to issue a beer dealer's permit, wine dealer's permit, and liquor dealer's permit to a drug store operated in the city of Westfield and a drug store operated in the town of Sellersburg. Makes it a Class B misdemeanor for a person to recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sell, barter, exchange, provide, or furnish a product or substance containing THC to a minor. Enhances the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor or Level 6 felony in certain instances. Specifies age verification requirements for a website owned, managed, or operated by a person who distributes or sells THC directly to consumers. Allows an enforcement officer vested with full police powers and duties to engage a person who is at least 18 and less than 21 years of age to receive or purchase THC as part of an enforcement action. Provides that certain requirements regarding the sale, rental, trade, or transfer of a handgun do not apply to an item defined as an antique firearm.

Last Action: Committee report: amend do pass, adopted

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Kentucky SB125

Title: AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.

Description: 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.

Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Kentucky HB521

Title: AN ACT relating to stalking.

Description: Amend KRS 508.130 to define "course of conduct" and "social media platform"; establish elements of the crime of stalking and penalize as a Class D felony unless certain aggravating circumstances are met, in which case it is a Class C felony; provide that the Act shall not affect the validity of restraining orders, interpersonal protective orders, or domestic violence orders in place prior to the effective date of the Act; repeal KRS 508.140 and 508.150, relating to stalking in the first and second degrees; amend KRS 14.300, 23A.208, 24A.178, 431.005, 411.220, 456.010, 500.092, 500.120, 506.160, 508.155, and 532.080 to conform.

Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Maryland HB577

Title: Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols

Description: Prohibiting, on or after January 1, 2027, a person from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving, or transferring a certain machine gun convertible pistol, subject to certain exceptions.

Last Action: First Reading Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 28, 2026

Maryland HB550

Title: Civil Actions - Violation of Constitutional Rights (No Kings Act)

Description: Establishing certain civil liability for a federal law enforcement officer who, under color of law, deprives another of a right, a privilege, or an immunity secured by the U.S. Constitution; and applying the Act retroactively to a cause of action arising on or after March 1, 2025.

Last Action: First Reading Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Missouri HB3105

Title: Modifies provisions regarding the rights of firearms owners

Description: Modifies provisions regarding the rights of firearms owners

Last Action: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

New Mexico SB160

Title: Increase Alteration Of Firearm Crime Sentence

Description: Increase Alteration Of Firearm Crime Sentence

Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

New Mexico SB164

Title: Transfer Ambulance Standards To Doh

Description: Transfer Ambulance Standards To Doh

Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

New Mexico SB165

Title: Delinquency Act Changes

Description: Delinquency Act Changes

Last Action: Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

New York K00875

Title: Honoring Chief Robert Clontz upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the City of Tonawanda Police Department

Description: Honoring Chief Robert Clontz upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service to the City of Tonawanda Police Department

Last Action: adopted

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Utah HB0393

Title: Early Intervention for Dyslexia Amendments

Description: Early Intervention for Dyslexia Amendments

Last Action: House/ 1st reading (Introduced) in House Rules Committee

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

West Virginia HB4845

Title: Prohibiting entry by illegal aliens

Description: The purpose of this bill is to establish certain crimes, processes, and procedures regarding individuals who have illegally entered or reentered the state in violation of state and federal laws and to create prohibitions on the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by a person who is an alien. The bill provides for the enforcement of those prohibitions and certain related orders, including immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions. Finally, the bill authorizes and requires under certain circumstances the removal of persons who violate those prohibitions; and creating criminal offenses

Last Action: To House Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

West Virginia SB623

Title: Establishing economic incentives for data centers to locate within WV

Description: The purpose of this bill is to create economic incentives for data centers to locatewithin the state and further stimulate the state's economy by relying on locally sourced coal-generated electricity. The bill provides salvage value treatment for personal propertyused by qualifying data centers; an exemption from the B&O tax for all coal-generated electricity sold to qualifying data centers; and provides a sales tax exemption for all personal property sold to and used in the construction or maintenance of a qualifying data center.

Last Action: To Economic Development

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026

Wyoming HB0060

Title: Attorney general-elected.

Description: AN ACT relating to the administration of government; providing for the election of the attorney general; designating the attorney general as a state elected official; setting the attorney general's term of office; setting the attorney general's salary; providing for filling a vacancy in the position; repealing and modifying provisions for interim appointment; providing for the application of the Ethics and Disclosure Act and other laws to the office of the attorney general and attorney general as a state elected official; amending certain provisions regarding actions the attorney general takes requiring approval of or pursuant to the direction of the governor; prescribing additional duties of the attorney general; making conforming amendments; repealing an obsolete provision; and providing for effective dates.

Last Action: Bill Number Assigned

Last Action Date: January 27, 2026