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State and Federal Bills
That Affect Your Rights.

Tracked and explained as they move through legislatures. Each bill links to a plain English explainer covering what it actually does, who sponsored it, what the science says, and what it means for you. Filter by issue or status.

Updated manually as bills advance · LegiScan API integration coming April 2026

Federal Bills

BREAKING · White House · Federal · March 20, 2026

Critical

White House AI Framework — What It Says About Your State's Power to Regulate AI

Released March 20, 2026. Four pages. Seven pillars. The one that matters: a proposal to strip states of the power to regulate AI development. It has failed in Congress twice. The White House is asking again.

Senate War Powers Resolution · Federal

Critical

Iran War Powers Resolution

Would direct the removal of US armed forces from hostilities against Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. Failed 47-53. Fetterman was the only Democrat to vote against it. Sen. Kaine has signaled additional resolutions.

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) · Federal

Critical

Hawley Federal Mifepristone Ban

Would strip the FDA's 25-year approval of mifepristone — the medication used in more than half of all US abortions. Mifepristone has been used safely by 7.5+ million people. Would eliminate mail-order and telehealth prescribing nationwide.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) · Federal · Budget Reconciliation

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Reconciliation 2.0 — Iran War Funding + ICE + Election Rules

Proposed reconciliation bill packaging $200B+ in Iran war funding with ICE enforcement funding and SAVE America Act election rule provisions. Reconciliation bypasses the 60-vote filibuster — Democrats cannot stop it alone.

State Bills

Rep. Miller · Federal · Introduced Mar 18, 2026

Critical

Clean Water For All Life Act

Requires in-person dispensing of mifepristone — effectively banning telehealth abortion medication. $50,000 fine and 5 years in prison for non-compliance. Bill title deliberately misleads about content.

Rep. Barrett (R-TN) · Tennessee

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Tennessee Death Penalty for Abortion Providers Bill

Would make performing an abortion a capital offense in Tennessee. Failed committee — Barrett has signaled intent to reintroduce. No comparable bill has become law anywhere in the US.

Ohio Legislature · OH HB 315

Critical

Human Life Protection Restoration Act (Ohio)

Reinstates Ohio's 6-week abortion ban following Supreme Court remand. Creates a private right of action — allowing any private citizen to sue an abortion provider, similar to Texas SB 8 enforcement mechanism. Passed despite Ohio's 2023 constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights.

Texas Legislature · TX HB 4712

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Texas Permitless Carry Near Schools Expansion

Removes the existing 500-foot gun-free buffer zone around schools for permitless carriers. Eliminates safety training and background check requirements for carry in most public spaces including near school grounds. Texas had 21 children and teachers killed in Uvalde in 2022.

Florida Legislature · FL SB 1180

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University Library Content Standards Act (Florida)

Extends Florida's K-12 book removal authority to state university libraries. Faculty oversight boards replaced by state-appointed review panels. Universities must submit to the same content review process currently applied to K-12 schools.

Arizona Legislature · AZ SB 1403

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Border Security Cooperation and Deportation Support Act (Arizona)

Requires state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration detainers. Creates a new state immigration enforcement fund. Civil rights groups argue this creates 4th Amendment exposure for anyone stopped on immigration suspicion.

Georgia Legislature · GA HB 987

High

Election Administration Modernization Act (Georgia)

Reduces early voting hours in counties with population under 50,000 — disproportionately affecting rural and minority communities. Requires in-person ID verification for absentee ballots. Georgia had record absentee voting in 2020 and 2022.

New York Legislature · NY S 7834

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Tenant Protection and Rent Stabilization Expansion (New York)

Extends rent stabilization to buildings constructed after 1974. Creates a new anti-harassment enforcement unit within the AG's office. Would expand protections to an estimated 400,000 additional NYC households.

Montana Legislature · MT

Critical

Montana MEPA / Clean Air Act Amendments (Held v. Montana Circumvention)

Three bills passed by Montana's Republican legislature to circumvent the Montana Supreme Court's December 2024 Held ruling. Re-blindfolds state agencies on greenhouse gas review during fossil fuel permitting. Held plaintiffs sued again December 2025.

Bills tracked and updated manually. Sources: LegiScan, official state legislature websites, Congress.gov, primary news reporting. LegiScan API integration scheduled April 2026. Updated March 30 2026.

State and Federal BillsThat Affect Your Rights.

State and Federal Bills
That Affect Your Rights.