This bill proposes to amend the eligible foods for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Specifically, it would allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken, which is currently excluded from the program because it is sold hot and considered a prepared food. By including “hot rotisserie chicken” in the list of eligible foods, the bill aims to make it easier for people using SNAP—such as low-income families, seniors, and those without access to full kitchens—to obtain this particular convenient, ready-to-eat protein option.

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This bill proposes new requirements for court-appointed monitors overseeing state or local governments. The bill limits monitors to one case at a time, with a maximum term of five years, and prohibits reappointment to the same case. It imposes caps on fees, encourages the use of pro bono or reduced-rate work, and requires annual public reports detailing services provided and fees charged. Before a monitor is appointed, the court must give public notice and allow for public comment. If a monitorship exceeds six years, the case must be reassigned to a new judge and, if needed, a new monitor. These provisions also apply retroactively to existing long-term monitorships.

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This bill would require the U.S. Attorney General to publish, within one year and then annually, a public list of states and local governments that permit the release—without cash bail—of people charged with certain serious offenses. “Covered offenses” are defined as crimes the Attorney General determines pose a clear threat to public safety, including but not limited to murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault, carjacking, looting, vandalism, destruction of property, rioting, and fleeing law enforcement. The bill does not change existing bail laws, but aims to increase transparency, help citizens compare policies, and may add pressure on jurisdictions using cashless bail for these offenses.

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This bill would regulate companies that provide funding for lawsuits in Michigan by requiring them to register with the state, disclose contract terms, and limit annual consumer charges to 36%. The bill also gives consumers a 10-day right to cancel funding agreements, sets detailed rules for the content of these contracts, and bans kickbacks as well as funding from certain foreign-linked entities. Additionally, it requires that funding agreements be made available for discovery in legal cases, ensuring more transparency about who is financing court cases.

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This bill would strengthen fair housing rules in Massachusetts by requiring real estate agents and brokers to complete more training on housing discrimination, both for initial licenses and renewals. The state would publish annual summaries of complaints and disciplinary actions, while keeping private information confidential. If an agent or broker is found by a court or fair housing agency to have discriminated, their license would be suspended, with longer suspensions for repeat offenses. These measures aim to increase transparency, hold real estate professionals accountable, and improve equal access to housing statewide.

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This bill restricts Massachusetts police, jails, courts, and state agencies operating in state buildings from assisting federal civil immigration enforcement—generally barring inquiries about or sharing immigration status except when legally required or in certain criminal cases. It strengthens protections for detained individuals (including access to counsel, privacy, and interpreters), requires judicial warrants for most courthouse civil arrests, mandates employer notification of ICE record checks, and streamlines certification for victims seeking federal relief. The attorney general enforces the law, with multilingual guidelines to inform agencies, employers, and the public.

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This bill would let Massachusetts borrow nearly $4 billion to help communities prepare for and respond to climate threats. The bill funds a wide range of initiatives, including flood and dam repairs, coastal defenses, tree planting in underserved and high-risk areas, and clean water projects—such as PFAS cleanup and improvements to school drinking water. Additional investments support parks, farms, fisheries, and the development of green, affordable housing. The bill also aims to reduce waste by restricting single-use plastic bags and small hotel toiletries, requires home sellers to disclose flood risks, and streamlines permitting for both resilience and housing projects.

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This bill would amend SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) rules to let recipients use their benefits for hot, ready-to-eat foods. Currently, SNAP recipients cannot buy hot prepared meals, which creates challenges for seniors, people with disabilities, unhoused individuals, and families without kitchen access. The bill would expand food access by allowing SNAP users to buy hot meals at retailers where these foods account for no more than 50% of total sales, maintaining restrictions on restaurants and keeping the ban on alcohol and tobacco purchases.

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This bill would overhaul endangered species management by requiring regular reviews, publicizing scientific and economic data, and mandating agencies to weigh economic, national security, and health impacts alongside science. It narrows which lands qualify as critical habitat, boosts transparency, gives states and landowners more say, and incentivizes voluntary conservation. The bill also streamlines permitting and legal reviews, requires cost analyses, and mandates congressional notification for major actions. Overall, it would make delisting species easier and expand the influence of businesses and property owners in policy.

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This bill would greatly expand federal funding for passenger ferries from 2027 to 2031. It increases grants for ferry boats, terminals urban routes, rural essential service, and fleet upgrades, while making these programs permanent. Rural communities would get stronger support, and more ferries could be built or modernized, including cleaner vessels. This could improve daily travel, access to jobs and schools, and create shipyard jobs.

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This bill authorizes the President to construct a permanent ballroom on the White House grounds, requiring only the President’s approval for the project. The President would have sole discretion over the planning and design, with no need for Congressional or external oversight. The purpose is to provide a dedicated space for large state dinners and official events, addressing current space limitations that often force such gatherings off-site. The project may involve removing or altering existing structures or landscaping, potentially changing the historic character of the White House grounds.

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This bill restores federal oversight—known as “preclearance”—of voting law changes in areas with recent histories of discrimination, using updated criteria. It strengthens protections for racial and language minorities by making it easier to challenge discriminatory practices and requiring multilingual materials. The bill mandates prompt public notice of changes to voting procedures, ensures information is accessible, and places extra scrutiny on restrictive measures like stricter voter ID laws or reduced polling places. Enforcement powers are expanded, allowing both the Attorney General and private individuals to challenge violations, with courts directed to prioritize protecting access to the vote.

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This bill would ban most immigration enforcement actions—such as arrests, questioning, and surveillance—at or within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, courthouses, shelters, polling places, and other specified sites. Enforcement is only allowed in emergencies involving imminent danger or for rare, pre-approved operations targeting serious threats. The bill requires annual training for officers, detailed reporting of any actions at sensitive sites, and penalties for violations, including making evidence inadmissible in removal cases. The aim is to protect access to essential services and civic spaces without fear of immigration enforcement.

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This bill would make it illegal for youth transportation companies in Michigan to use certain types of restraints—such as blindfolds, hoods, handcuffs, chains, straitjackets, or similar items—on minors being transported to qualified residential treatment programs. Exceptions are permitted only if there is a substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm, and only if trained staff apply the restraint, using the least restrictive method possible and only for as long as the immediate danger persists. Companies that violate these rules could face civil fines, and actions may be brought by a county prosecutor or the state attorney general within ten years of the violation.

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This bill would require that 8.9% of Michigan’s 4% state sales tax be sent to a dedicated revenue-sharing fund instead of the general fund starting October 1, 2026. These funds would be distributed directly to local governments—including cities, villages, townships, and counties—to support important community services such as police, fire departments, road maintenance, and parks. The bill is designed to provide local governments with a more stable and predictable source of funding each year, so they can better plan and maintain essential services for residents.

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This bill would require Michigan school districts and public school academies that receive extra state funding to use those funds to improve student achievement, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and English language development. Districts must test English language learners, provide a minimum number of minutes for language instruction each week, and implement an evidence-based system of academic and behavioral supports. The bill also limits administrative expenses to 2% of the additional funds, requires annual reporting to parents on student progress and funding use, and allows state audits to ensure compliance.

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This bill would make it illegal to use automated bots or tools to bypass online retailers’ checkout limits or inventory controls, and to sell products obtained through such means. Both bot operators and those knowingly reselling these goods would be held accountable. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would enforce these rules as unfair or deceptive practices, and state attorneys general could also pursue civil actions. Exceptions are included for legitimate cybersecurity research and investigations. The goal is to protect consumers and ensure fair access to high-demand products online.

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This bill requires the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran within 30 days unless Congress specifically authorizes continued military action. It reaffirms that only Congress has the authority to declare war and clarifies that the withdrawal requirement does not apply to U.S. forces acting in self-defense, protecting allies or embassies, conducting defensive deployments, or performing intelligence activities. The bill does not authorize any new military action; instead, it ensures that any ongoing or expanded operations against Iran must first receive congressional approval.

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This bill would require operating system providers—like those behind iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS—to collect users’ birth dates when setting up devices such as phones, tablets, and computers. For users under 18, a parent or guardian would need to verify the minor’s age and would gain access to parental controls over device content. App developers could access age information as needed to comply with the law. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would oversee implementation, set privacy and security regulations, and report to Congress on progress and potential updates.

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This bill would require public elementary and middle schools that receive federal funding to obtain parental consent before making changes to a student’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school records. It would also require parental approval before allowing a student to use bathrooms or locker rooms that differ from their sex assigned at birth. The bill defines “covered student” as any minor in elementary or middle grades, using definitions from federal education law. Schools that do not follow these consent requirements could lose federal funding.

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This bill would prohibit lobbyists, federal contractors, individuals seeking pardons, appointments, or grants, and those involved in federal litigation or investigations from donating to projects, events, or monuments at the White House, Vice President’s residence, or similar federal properties. The bill mandates public disclosure of donors and any related meetings with top officials, bans anonymous and straw donations, and forbids donor recognition. Donors cannot lobby executive officials for two years after donating, and any leftover funds cannot be used for personal benefit. Violations would result in significant fines, criminal penalties, and mandatory return of improper donations.

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This amendment would take map-drawing power away from lawmakers and give it to independent commissions for House, Senate, and congressional districts. It would require open meetings, public records, statewide hearings, and online citizen input. The Legislature could mainly choose from commission maps, while courts would settle disputes. It also raises Senate seats from 40 to 60 and House seats from 120 to 180, creating smaller districts and likely more local representation.

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This bill redraws Florida’s 28 congressional districts based on 2020 Census data. The new map, to be used from 2026 onward, would increase Republican-leaning districts from 20 to 24 and reduce Democratic-leaning ones from 8 to 4, making seats held by Democrats Kathy Castor (Tampa Bay), Darren Soto (Orlando), Lois Frankel (Palm Beach), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Broward) more competitive or Republican-leaning. Critics warn the plan may violate constitutional rules against partisan gerrymandering. The maps must be approved by the legislature.

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This bill would change Michigan law to permit certified nurse practitioners, and in some cases occupational therapists, to certify that an individual has a qualifying disability for the purpose of obtaining a disability parking placard, license plate, tab, or free parking sticker. The bill adds these professionals to the list of those authorized to verify physical conditions such as inability to walk, use of assistive devices, severe lung or heart conditions, and other qualifying disabilities. Programs and penalties for misuse or fraud related to these parking privileges would remain in place.

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This bill would require all Michigan teacher preparation and alternative certification programs, starting in late 2027, to include instruction on the science of reading, dyslexia, and evidence-based reading interventions. The bill specifies that programs must cover the characteristics of dyslexia, its effects on students, ways to adjust instruction for struggling readers, and how to use a multi-tiered system of support in schools. Programs that do not meet these requirements could have their state approval revoked or denied, unless granted a waiver by the state.

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This bill would require Michigan health insurance plans to count all payments made for prescription drugs—whether you pay out of pocket, use a manufacturer’s discount card, or receive help from an assistance program—toward your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. This means that discounts or coupons from drug companies would also count. The rule applies to plans issued or renewed after December 31, 2025, with special guidelines for high-deductible plans and some exceptions for generic drugs.

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This bill would repeal several Michigan firearm and weapon laws, including restrictions on concealed weapons. It updates exemptions for peace officers, corrections staff, military members, and licensed individuals, and changes rules for carrying firearms on school property. Certain people, such as concealed pistol license holders or those with school permission, could carry firearms in specific situations. The bill also reduces some penalties, allows exceptions for transporting unloaded or antique firearms, and requires training for corrections workers who carry stun devices.

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This bill would amend Michigan’s Human Trafficking Notification Act to require hotels, motels, inns, and similar lodging businesses to post state-approved human trafficking hotline notices on their premises. This expands current requirements for places like rest stops, transportation stations, adult entertainment establishments, public airports, and properties with a court-identified history of prostitution or trafficking. Notices must follow state agency guidelines and provide clear instructions for victims or witnesses on how to seek help or report trafficking.

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