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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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May 11, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 30) |
April 25, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Bill Passed - House (43 - 22) |
April 25, 2022 | CO | HB 22-1326 | Increases Penalties for Distribution and Manufacturing of Fentanyl | Bill Passed - House (43 - 22) |
May 3, 2022 | CT | SB 258 | Authorizes West Haven Police to Acquire Armored Vehicle | Bill Passed - House (129 - 15) |
April 21, 2022 | TN | SB 2248 | Limits Early Release Eligibility for Incarcerated Persons | (86 - 9) |
May 10, 2022 | AK | SB 174 | Prohibits Hair Discrimination in Public Schools | Bill Passed - House (34 - 5) |
April 20, 2022 | AK | HB 246 | Prohibits the Release of Marijuana Convictions | Bill Passed - House (30 - 8) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
March 2, 2022 | FL | HB 1571 | Increases Protesting on Private Property to a Second Degree Misdemeanor | Bill Passed - House (76 - 41) |
March 30, 2022 | OH | HB 276 | Prohibits Receipt of Proceeds from Prostitution | (87 - 4) |
April 8, 2022 | IL | HB 4667 | Amends Requirements to be Considered a Qualified Law Enforcement Officer | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 6) |
May 15, 2022 | AK | HB 325 | Amends and Modernizes the Term "Consent" for Sexual Assault Cases | Bill Passed - House (35 - 2) |
May 24, 2022 | RI | S 2430 | Authorizes Recreational Use of Cannabis/Marijuana | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (54 - 16) |
June 27, 2022 | CA | SB 1327 | Authorizes Individuals to Sue Firearm Manufacturers | Bill Passed - House (52 - 21) |
Feb. 28, 2022 | NJ | A 1720 | Requires Cultural Diversity, Implicit Bias Training for Police | Bill Passed - House (61 - 11) |
March 24, 2022 | NJ | A 649 | Expands Police Uses for Civil Asset Forfeiture Funds | Bill Passed - House (68 - 7) |
May 18, 2022 | AK | SB 45 | Increases Minimum Age for Tobacco Use | Bill Passed - House (31 - 9) |
April 26, 2022 | AK | HB 145 | Expands Pharmacist Authority | Bill Passed - House (33 - 5) |
April 20, 2022 | LA | HB 37 | Establishes an Online Handgun Education Course | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9458 | Requires License for Possession of Semi-Automatic Firearm | Bill Passed - House (102 - 47) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9113 | Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals | Bill Passed - House (119 - 30) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9113 | Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals | Bill Passed - House (119 - 30) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9407 | Prohibits Civilian Purchase of Bullet-Resistant Vests | Bill Passed - House (105 - 44) |
June 8, 2022 | National | HR 7910 | Protecting Our Kids Act | Bill Passed - House (223 - 204) |
June 9, 2022 | National | HR 2377 | Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (224 - 202) |