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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
July 13, 2026 National HR 8897 Improving Travel for American Families Act Bill Passed - House (398 - 12)
July 13, 2026 National HR 8897 Improving Travel for American Families Act Bill Passed - House (398 - 12)
June 29, 2026 National HR 7757 Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act Bill Passed - House (267 - 117)
June 11, 2026 AZ HB 2133 Requires Age and Consent Verification for Sexual Material Published Online Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 20)
June 9, 2026 AZ HB 2133 Requires Age and Consent Verification for Sexual Material Published Online Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 12)
June 8, 2026 PA HB 2109 Prohibits Local Governments from Limiting the Number of Occupants in a Dwelling Based on Familial Relationship Bill Passed - House (123 - 78)
June 3, 2026 National HR 7726 Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (217 - 207)
June 2, 2026 NY A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 23)
May 13, 2026 LA HB 58 Prohibits Bail For Capital Offenses and Violence Against Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
May 6, 2026 OK SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (51 - 36)
May 6, 2026 OK SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (51 - 36)
April 30, 2026 IA HF 864 Requires Adult-Content Platforms to Use Age Verification to Prevent Traffic by Minors Bill Passed - House (82 - 2)
April 16, 2026 IL HB 5511 Restricts Social Media Usage for Minors Bill Passed - House (82 - 27)
April 15, 2026 LA SB 52 Expands Reporting Requirements for Public Assistance Programs for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
April 10, 2026 NE LB 304 Repeals Sunset Dates for the Federal Child Care Subsidy Program Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 6)
April 8, 2026 IL HB 4539 Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act Bill Passed - House (102 - 2)
April 1, 2026 MS HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
April 1, 2026 MS HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
March 31, 2026 MS HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10)
March 31, 2026 MS HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
March 25, 2026 PA HB 1800 Establishes State Recognition of Same Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (127 - 72)
March 23, 2026 CO SB 26-050 Requires Certain Disclosures of Policies that a Child Care Center Must Provide to Caregivers Bill Passed - House (56 - 8)
March 19, 2026 NY A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
March 17, 2026 ID H 724 Establishes Rights for Foster Children Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
March 17, 2026 LA SB 110 Prohibits the use of Minors to Train AI to Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
March 17, 2026 OK HB 4227 Repeals Statute Of Limitations and Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (80 - 0)
March 14, 2026 WV SB 947 Authorizes Individuals Under 18 Experiencing Homelessness to Receive a Copy of their Birth Certificate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
March 11, 2026 WA HB 2225 Establishes Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 21)
March 9, 2026 ID H 724 Establishes Rights for Foster Children Bill Passed - House (58 - 7)
March 6, 2026 WA HB 2225 Establishes Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 5)
March 3, 2026 CO SB 26-050 Requires Certain Disclosures of Policies that a Child Care Center Must Provide to Caregivers Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3)
Feb. 27, 2026 AK HB 47 Prohibits the Use of A.I to Create Sexual Content of Minors Bill Passed - House (39 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2026 TN HB 1473 Authorizes Private Citizens to Refuse Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
Feb. 18, 2026 UT HB 190 Expands Tax Credits for Businesses that Offer Childcare Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
Feb. 17, 2026 NM SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - House (37 - 19)
Feb. 17, 2026 NM SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - House (37 - 19)
Feb. 12, 2026 WI SB 405 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Healthcare Providers Who Perform Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
Feb. 12, 2026 NM SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
Feb. 12, 2026 KY SB 160 Increases Flexibility for State Agencies that Oversee Kentucky's Childcare Industry Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
Feb. 12, 2026 NM SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
Feb. 5, 2026 AL HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
Feb. 5, 2026 VA HB 871 Requires Firearms to be Locked Away in Homes With Minors or Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
Feb. 4, 2026 KY HB 4 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Adults who Groom Minors Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
Feb. 4, 2026 PA HB 144 Establishes Standard Alternatives to Incarceration for Minors Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses Bill Passed - House (153 - 45)
Feb. 2, 2026 National HR 3123 Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 1)
Jan. 29, 2026 IN SB 88 Requires Public Schools to Incorporate Certain Personal Values into Instruction Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
Jan. 27, 2026 AL HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - House (73 - 6)
Jan. 13, 2026 WI AB 677 Establishes a Crime of Grooming a Child for Sexual Activity Bill Passed - House (93 - 6)
Jan. 7, 2026 NH SB 15 Authorizes a Sentence of Hard Labor for Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder or Serious Sexual Assaults on Children "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 159)
Date No. Title Outcome
7/13 HR 8897 Improving Travel for American Families Act Bill Passed - House (398 - 12)
7/13 HR 8897 Improving Travel for American Families Act Bill Passed - House (398 - 12)
6/29 HR 7757 Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act Bill Passed - House (267 - 117)
6/11 HB 2133 Requires Age and Consent Verification for Sexual Material Published Online Conference Report Adopted - House (35 - 20)
6/09 HB 2133 Requires Age and Consent Verification for Sexual Material Published Online Conference Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 12)
6/08 HB 2109 Prohibits Local Governments from Limiting the Number of Occupants in a Dwelling Based on Familial Relationship Bill Passed - House (123 - 78)
6/03 HR 7726 Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (217 - 207)
6/02 A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 23)
5/13 HB 58 Prohibits Bail For Capital Offenses and Violence Against Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
5/06 SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (51 - 36)
5/06 SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (51 - 36)
4/30 HF 864 Requires Adult-Content Platforms to Use Age Verification to Prevent Traffic by Minors Bill Passed - House (82 - 2)
4/16 HB 5511 Restricts Social Media Usage for Minors Bill Passed - House (82 - 27)
4/15 SB 52 Expands Reporting Requirements for Public Assistance Programs for Minors Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
4/10 LB 304 Repeals Sunset Dates for the Federal Child Care Subsidy Program Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 6)
4/08 HB 4539 Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act Bill Passed - House (102 - 2)
4/01 HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
4/01 HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
3/31 HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10)
3/31 HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10)
3/25 SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
3/25 SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
3/25 HB 1800 Establishes State Recognition of Same Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (127 - 72)
3/23 SB 26-050 Requires Certain Disclosures of Policies that a Child Care Center Must Provide to Caregivers Bill Passed - House (56 - 8)
3/19 A 8382 Amends Laws Related to Parents and Custody to Use Gender-Neutral Language Bill Passed - House (91 - 46)
3/17 H 724 Establishes Rights for Foster Children Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 3)
3/17 SB 110 Prohibits the use of Minors to Train AI to Produce Child Sexual Abuse Material Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
3/17 HB 4227 Repeals Statute Of Limitations and Prohibits Non-Disclosure Agreements in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (80 - 0)
3/14 SB 947 Authorizes Individuals Under 18 Experiencing Homelessness to Receive a Copy of their Birth Certificate Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
3/11 HB 2225 Establishes Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 21)
3/09 H 724 Establishes Rights for Foster Children Bill Passed - House (58 - 7)
3/06 HB 2225 Establishes Regulations on Artificial Intelligence Companion Chatbots Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 5)
3/03 SB 26-050 Requires Certain Disclosures of Policies that a Child Care Center Must Provide to Caregivers Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3)
2/27 HB 47 Prohibits the Use of A.I to Create Sexual Content of Minors Bill Passed - House (39 - 0)
2/19 HB 1473 Authorizes Private Citizens to Refuse Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
2/18 HB 190 Expands Tax Credits for Businesses that Offer Childcare Bill Passed - House (48 - 21)
2/17 SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - House (37 - 19)
2/17 SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - House (37 - 19)
2/12 SB 405 Authorizes Lawsuits Against Healthcare Providers Who Perform Gender Affirming Care for Minors Bill Passed - House (53 - 45)
2/12 SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
2/12 SB 160 Increases Flexibility for State Agencies that Oversee Kentucky's Childcare Industry Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
2/12 SB 241 Establishes the Child Care Assistance Program for No-Cost Child Care Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 15)
2/05 HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 1)
2/05 HB 871 Requires Firearms to be Locked Away in Homes With Minors or Prohibited Individuals Bill Passed - House (60 - 37)
2/04 HB 4 Establishes Criminal Penalties for Adults who Groom Minors Bill Passed - House (98 - 0)
2/04 HB 144 Establishes Standard Alternatives to Incarceration for Minors Convicted of Non-Violent Offenses Bill Passed - House (153 - 45)
2/02 HR 3123 Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act Bill Passed - House (405 - 1)
1/29 SB 88 Requires Public Schools to Incorporate Certain Personal Values into Instruction Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 9)
1/27 HB 41 Authorizes the Death Penalty for Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex Crimes Against a Minor Bill Passed - House (73 - 6)
1/13 AB 677 Establishes a Crime of Grooming a Child for Sexual Activity Bill Passed - House (93 - 6)
1/07 SB 15 Authorizes a Sentence of Hard Labor for Individuals Convicted of Capital Murder or Serious Sexual Assaults on Children "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - House (179 - 159)
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