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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Feb. 28, 2024 CO SB 24-035 Classifies Human Trafficking as a Crime of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 119 Authorizes Incentives for Teachers to Conceal Carry in School Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 13)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 119 Authorizes Incentives for Teachers to Conceal Carry in School Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 6)
Feb. 29, 2024 TN HB 2882 Requires All Students Complete a Firearm Safety Training Course Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
Jan. 30, 2024 CA SB 254 Authorizes Representatives of News Media Organizations Access to Department of Corrections Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
March 5, 2024 IA HF 2610 Amends Voter Laws in Iowa Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
Jan. 18, 2024 DE SB 276 Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
Jan. 11, 2024 DE SB 276 Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone Bill Passed - House (35 - 3)
Feb. 29, 2024 IA HF 2558 Establishes Provisions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies in Higher Education Bill Passed - House (56 - 39)
March 6, 2024 IA HF 2240 Prohibits the Distribution or Publishing of Nude Images Bill Passed - House (94 - 0)
Jan. 16, 2024 UT HB 14 Increases Penalties Associated with Threatening or Falsely Reporting an Emergency at School Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
Feb. 28, 2024 UT HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
Feb. 16, 2024 UT HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - House (51 - 17)
Feb. 29, 2024 UT HB 432 Authorizes Clergy to Report on Child Abuse and Neglect Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
Feb. 28, 2024 AZ SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 21, 2024 AZ SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
Feb. 15, 2024 UT HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
Feb. 15, 2024 UT HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
Jan. 30, 2024 UT HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
Jan. 30, 2024 UT HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
March 5, 2024 IA SF 2340 Establishes Illegal Immigration as a State Crime Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
March 4, 2024 IA SF 2325 Amends the City Civil Service Commissions Hiring, Testing, and Promotion Policies Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
Feb. 29, 2024 MI HB 4127 Prohibits Open Carrying at Polling Places Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
Feb. 29, 2024 MI HB 4128 Prohibits Open Carrying at Ballot Drop Box Locations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
March 4, 2024 OK SB 1877 Extends the Aggregation Period for Calculating the Value of Stolen Items from 90 to 180 Days Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
March 4, 2024 OK SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
Feb. 7, 2024 PA SB 792 Establishes Enhanced Counterterrorism Planning Resources Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
March 7, 2024 KS HB 2676 Establishes the Crime of Encouraging Suicide Bill Passed - House (119 - 1)
March 13, 2024 AK HB 265 Amends Title of Child Pornographic Material to Child Sexual Abuse Material Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
March 13, 2024 DE SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
March 13, 2024 DE SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
March 4, 2024 ID H 617 Prohibits and Repeals the Syringe Exchange Program Bill Passed - House (53 - 13)
March 14, 2024 AZ SB 1186 Authorizes Specific THC Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
March 15, 2024 ID H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
April 10, 2024 ID H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
March 14, 2024 OK SB 1100 Prohibits Threatening, Harassing, or Inflicting Physical or Emotional Distress on Another Individual Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
March 15, 2024 KY HB 5 Increases Penalties for Violent Crimes and Camping on Public Property Without Permission Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
Jan. 25, 2024 KY HB 5 Increases Penalties for Violent Crimes and Camping on Public Property Without Permission Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 11, 2024 KY HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
March 11, 2024 KY HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
March 9, 2024 VA SB 207 Amends and Streamlines Police Officer Certification Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 0)
March 1, 2024 OR HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
March 1, 2024 OR HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
Feb. 29, 2024 OR HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - House (51 - 7)
Feb. 29, 2024 OR HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - House (51 - 7)
March 12, 2024 MS HB 1074 Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism Bill Passed - House (121 - 0)
March 12, 2024 MS HB 1074 Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism Bill Passed - House (121 - 0)
March 20, 2024 AK HB 238 Establishes a Third Degree Misdemeanor Category for Criminal Mischief Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
Feb. 22, 2024 AZ HB 2843 Authorizes Individuals to Shoot Trespassers on Their Property Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Feb. 22, 2024 AZ HB 2843 Authorizes Individuals to Shoot Trespassers on Their Property Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
Date No. Title Outcome
2/28 SB 24-035 Classifies Human Trafficking as a Crime of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/28 HB 119 Authorizes Incentives for Teachers to Conceal Carry in School Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 13)
2/28 HB 119 Authorizes Incentives for Teachers to Conceal Carry in School Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 6)
2/29 HB 2882 Requires All Students Complete a Firearm Safety Training Course Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
1/30 SB 254 Authorizes Representatives of News Media Organizations Access to Department of Corrections Facilities Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 8)
3/05 HF 2610 Amends Voter Laws in Iowa Bill Passed - House (62 - 35)
1/18 SB 276 Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 6)
1/11 SB 276 Amends Penalties for Possession of a Weapon in a Safe School and Recreation Zone Bill Passed - House (35 - 3)
2/29 HF 2558 Establishes Provisions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies in Higher Education Bill Passed - House (56 - 39)
3/06 HF 2240 Prohibits the Distribution or Publishing of Nude Images Bill Passed - House (94 - 0)
1/16 HB 14 Increases Penalties Associated with Threatening or Falsely Reporting an Emergency at School Bill Passed - House (73 - 1)
2/28 HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 5)
2/16 HB 30 Establishes Road Rage as a Criminal Offense Bill Passed - House (51 - 17)
2/29 HB 432 Authorizes Clergy to Report on Child Abuse and Neglect Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
2/28 SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/21 SB 1231 Classifies Illegal Border Crossing as a State Crime Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 13)
2/15 HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
2/15 HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 5)
1/30 HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
1/30 HB 249 Prohibits Government Entities from Granting or Recognizing Legal Personhood in Certain Categories of Nonhumans Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
3/05 SF 2340 Establishes Illegal Immigration as a State Crime Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 16)
3/04 SF 2325 Amends the City Civil Service Commissions Hiring, Testing, and Promotion Policies Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 9)
2/29 HB 4127 Prohibits Open Carrying at Polling Places Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
2/29 HB 4128 Prohibits Open Carrying at Ballot Drop Box Locations Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 18)
3/04 SB 1877 Extends the Aggregation Period for Calculating the Value of Stolen Items from 90 to 180 Days Bill Passed - Senate (40 - 6)
3/04 SB 1735 Increases Business and Employee Protections during Crimes of Violence Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 6)
2/07 SB 792 Establishes Enhanced Counterterrorism Planning Resources Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 0)
3/07 HB 2676 Establishes the Crime of Encouraging Suicide Bill Passed - House (119 - 1)
3/13 HB 265 Amends Title of Child Pornographic Material to Child Sexual Abuse Material Bill Passed - House (39 - 1)
3/13 SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
3/13 SB 203 Expands Codes Related to Official Misconduct Bill Passed - Senate (19 - 2)
3/04 H 617 Prohibits and Repeals the Syringe Exchange Program Bill Passed - House (53 - 13)
3/14 SB 1186 Authorizes Specific THC Products Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 9)
3/15 H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - House (58 - 11)
4/10 H 538 Prohibits Governmental Entities From Compelling Employees to Use Certain Pronouns or Titles Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 9)
3/14 SB 1100 Prohibits Threatening, Harassing, or Inflicting Physical or Emotional Distress on Another Individual Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 8)
3/15 HB 5 Increases Penalties for Violent Crimes and Camping on Public Property Without Permission Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 9)
1/25 HB 5 Increases Penalties for Violent Crimes and Camping on Public Property Without Permission Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/11 HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
3/11 HB 626 Prohibits Disruptive Protests Inside the State Capitol Bill Passed - House (62 - 31)
3/09 SB 207 Amends and Streamlines Police Officer Certification Conference Report Adopted - Senate (40 - 0)
3/01 HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
3/01 HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 8)
2/29 HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - House (51 - 7)
2/29 HB 4002 Amends State Law to Re-Criminalize Drug Possession Bill Passed - House (51 - 7)
3/12 HB 1074 Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism Bill Passed - House (121 - 0)
3/12 HB 1074 Establishes Penalties for Airport Terrorism Bill Passed - House (121 - 0)
3/20 HB 238 Establishes a Third Degree Misdemeanor Category for Criminal Mischief Bill Passed - House (36 - 4)
2/22 HB 2843 Authorizes Individuals to Shoot Trespassers on Their Property Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
2/22 HB 2843 Authorizes Individuals to Shoot Trespassers on Their Property Bill Passed - House (31 - 28)
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