Social Issues legislation
Civil rights, family policy, and social change.
Bills about social issues
Live bill results for “Social Issues” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
A5715
New Jersey
County study on veterans diversion program
Bill A-5715, County study on veterans diversion program, bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the statewide Veterans Diversion Program in consultation with the Attorney General, reporting county-level housing gaps and recidivism data within a year. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Anthony Angelozzi (Democratic).
H.Con.Res.125
United States
Caregiving Youth Week resolution
Bill HCONRES-125, Caregiving Youth Week resolution, concurrent resolution would back National Caregiving Youth Week (Nov 9–15, 2026) and urge schools to identify caregiving youth and connect them with academic and mental-health supports. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Lois Frankel (D), Maria Salazar, Debbie Dingell, Dwight Evans, and Bonnie Watson Coleman.
H.R.10927
United States
Ballot Box Protection Act
Bill HR-10927, Ballot Box Protection Act, bill would prohibit destroying or damaging ballot boxes. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D) and Nicole Malliotakis.
A5722
New Jersey
Hotels stock opioid antidotes
Bill A-5722, Hotels stock opioid antidotes, bill would require hotels to obtain opioid antidotes and train staff, with state funds only if available; harm reduction providers could operate on-site or contract with hotels. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Aura Dunn (Republican).
H.R.10928
United States
States Could Receive Grants for April Crop Losses
Bill HR-10928, States Could Receive Grants for April Crop Losses, lawmakers would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide state grants for April 2026 crop losses. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Josh Gottheimer (D), Ben Cline, and Sarah McBride.
H.R.10937
United States
Bill seeks equitable treatment under drug discount program
Bill HR-10937, Bill seeks equitable treatment under drug discount program, a House bill would address equitable treatment for 340B-covered entities and pharmacies, though specific changes are not disclosed. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Doris Matsui (D), Tracey Mann, Stephanie Bice, Jim Costa, Sharice Davids, Debbie Dingell, Maggie Goodlander, Eleanor Norton, Jonathan Jackson, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Stephen Lynch, Daniel Meuser, Gwen Moore, and Seth Moulton.
HR1068
Illinois
House commends Thriveworks mental health partnership
Bill HR-1068, House commends Thriveworks mental health partnership, house introduces a resolution commending the City of Joliet and its Fire Department for a Thriveworks mental health services partnership; it does not authorize funding or change access. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jessica Dixon Heitman (Democratic).
AR161
New Jersey
Italian-American Heritage Month recognized
Bill AR-161, Italian-American Heritage Month recognized, resolution would recognize October as Italian-American Heritage Month and transmit copies to the Governor and the Italian Heritage Commission. It is at Filed with Secretary of State as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Dawn Fantasia (Republican), who voted for it, Michael Venezia, who voted for it, Rosy Bagolie, Brian Rumpf, who voted for it, Gerard Scharfenberger, who voted for it, Antwan McClellan, who voted for it, Erik Simonsen, who voted for it, Gregory McGuckin, who voted for it, Paul Kanitra, who voted for it, Robert Auth, who voted for it, John Azzariti, who voted for it, Al Barlas, who voted for it, John DiMaio, who voted for it, Victoria Flynn, who voted for it, Jay Webber, who voted for it, Alex Sauickie, who voted for it, and Michael Inganamort, who voted for it.
Bill 36
Alberta
Child protection reform bill expands protections
Bill 36, Child protection reform bill expands protections, bill would prioritize kinship placements, expand child-protection rules, broaden sexual-exploitation definitions, and allow safe-house moves without court orders in cases of serious danger. It is at First Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Turton.
S 3289
Massachusetts
Disability retirement rule for public safety
Bill S-3289, Disability retirement rule for public safety, bill would let Quincy retirement board apply presumptions for accidental disability retirement if IRS ruling is favorable; requires employer affidavits when exams are missing, and covers employees hired before 2027-01-01. It is at See H4890 as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by John Keenan (Democratic).
A5719
New Jersey
Bill sets relief for denied special education
Bill A-5719, Bill sets relief for denied special education, bill would require the Office of Special Education to determine relief after a state complaint finds a student denied FAPE, including compensatory services or reimbursement, taking effect immediately. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Rosy Bagolie, and Eliana Marin.
H.Res.1644
United States
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution
Bill HRES-1644, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution, house resolution recognizes National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and urges continued awareness and support for programs to end domestic violence. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Al Green (D), Becca Balint, Nanette Barragán, Joyce Beatty, Wesley Bell, Ami Bera, Suzanne Bonamici, Nikki Budzinski, Salud Carbajal, Troy Carter, Ed Case, Kathy Castor, Judy Chu, Yvette Clarke, Jasmine Crockett, Sharice Davids, Suzan DelBene, Mark DeSaulnier, Maxine Dexter, Debbie Dingell, Sarah Elfreth, Veronica Escobar, Dwight Evans, Brian Fitzpatrick, Lizzie Fletcher, Valerie Foushee, Maxwell Frost, John Garamendi, Jesús García, Daniel Goldman, Vicente Gonzalez, Josh Gottheimer, Eleanor Norton, Steven Horsford, Jared Huffman, Glenn Ivey, Julie Johnson, Henry Johnson, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Robin Kelly, Timothy Kennedy, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Stephen Lynch, April McClain Delaney, Jennifer McClellan, Kweisi Mfume, Gwen Moore, Seth Moulton, Frank Mrvan, Kevin Mullin, Jerrold Nadler, Johnny Olszewski, Scott Peters, Brittany Pettersen, Chellie Pingree, Mike Quigley, Jamie Raskin, Deborah Ross, Janice Schakowsky, Hillary Scholten, Lateefah Simon, Melanie Stansbury, Greg Stanton, Emilia Sykes, Dina Titus, Rashida Tlaib, Ritchie Torres, Lori Trahan, Juan Vargas, James Walkinshaw, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Frederica Wilson, Shontel Brown, Sean Casten, Gilbert Cisneros, Christopher Deluzio, Adelita Grijalva, Ro Khanna, Doris Matsui, Betty McCollum, Christian Menefee, Joseph Morelle, Zachary Nunn, Nydia Velázquez, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
H.Res.1643
United States
House honors Hispanic and Latino servicemembers
Bill HRES-1643, House honors Hispanic and Latino servicemembers, house resolution would honor Hispanic and Latino servicemembers and pledge to address barriers to advancement in the Armed Forces, without creating new programs. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Gilbert Cisneros (D), Joaquin Castro, and Gabe Vasquez.
A5733
New Jersey
Eviction data publication bill advances
Bill A-5733, Eviction data publication bill advances, bill would require the Office of Eviction Prevention to publish eviction data with the courts. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Luanne Peterpaul (Democratic).
HB5830
Illinois
State to procure Medicare plans for employees
Bill HB-5830, State to procure Medicare plans for employees, CMS would start procuring supplemental Medicare plans on Jan 1, 2027 for coverage starting Jan 1, 2028, and, with two qualifying bids, require at least two plan options. It is at Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Katie Stuart (Democratic), Jay Hoffman, Diane Blair-Sherlock, and Sue Scherer.
S10727
New York
Co-ops shield shareholders from retaliation
Bill S-10727, Co-ops shield shareholders from retaliation, cooperative housing shareholders would be protected from retaliation under a bill, with a one-year presumption and damages available for adverse actions tied to protected activity. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Robert Jackson (Democratic).
HB 2884
Pennsylvania
Bill would create state match for child accounts
Bill HB-2884, Bill would create state match for child accounts, bill would create a new matching grant for eligible children born after 12/31/2018 within the Tuition Account Guaranteed Savings Fund, with annual caps and a sunset in 2029. It is at Referred to Finance as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Zachary Mako (Republican).
HR1064
Illinois
Memorial for Steppin' Godfather
Bill HR-1064, Memorial for Steppin' Godfather, illinois House resolution would express condolences to Chatman's family for his role in Chicago steppin'. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Kambium Buckner (Democratic).
Bill 142
Ontario
Menopause Awareness Day and Month Set
Bill 142, Menopause Awareness Day and Month Set, bill would designate October as Menopause Awareness Month and October 18 as Menopause Awareness Day in Ontario, taking effect on Royal Assent. It is at First Reading as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Sattler, Peggy, Fife, Catherine, and Gilmour, Alexa.
J2380
New York
Mourning Dolores Huerta, labor icon
Bill J-2380, Mourning Dolores Huerta, labor icon, resolution would mourn Dolores Huerta and send a copy to her family. It is at REFERRED TO FINANCE as of October 28, 2026. Sponsored by Lea Webb (Democratic), Cordell Cleare, Patricia Fahy, Andrew Gounardes, Michelle Hinchey, John Liu, Rachel May, Roxanne Persaud, Christopher Ryan, and Julia Salazar.