February 21, 2023 Mississippi Senate passes ban on transgender surgeries for minors The Mississippi Senate has passed a ban on transgender healthcare for anyone younger than 18. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has indicated he will sign it into law.
February 20, 2023 Virginia bill for localities adding surcharge to finance school construction fails A Virginia bill to give voters the option for localities to add a surcharge to finance school construction has died. The bill was killed on a straight party line vote.
February 15, 2023 Virginia Senate quashes bill allowing murder charges for drug dealers Virginia Senate Democrats have defeated a bill allowing drug dealers to be eligible for murder charges. This is the second vote on the legislation this session.
February 15, 2023 Georgia senators advance bill to restrict vaping in public spaces Senators in Georgia have advanced a bill that will restrict vaping in public spaces. The bill states that vaping will go under Georgia's 2005 Smokefree Air Act.
February 14, 2023 West Virginia bill aimed at enhancing education for students advances in Senate A West Virginia bill aimed at enhancing education for students advanced in the Senate. The bill will provide students from kindergarten through third grade access to a support system.
February 10, 2023 West Virginia bill would make obstructing police, causing their death, a felony A proposed West Virginia bill would make obstructing police and causing their death a felony. If the bill is passed it would make the felony punishable by up to life in prison.
February 9, 2023 North Carolina Senate approves bill addressing hotel guest rights The North Carolina Senate approved a bill Thursday that addresses hotel guest rights. Democrats say the bill could harm citizens that are fearful of being thrown out of their home.
February 9, 2023 West Virginia bill would require Holocaust education in public schools A West Virginia bill would require public schools to include Holocaust education. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate, and now heads to the House of Delegates.
February 9, 2023 Mississippi Senate passes postpartum Medicaid extension Mississippi Senators passed a postpartum bill that allows mothers to have Medicaid for a year after giving birth. Legislators hope to cut the maternal mortality rate.
February 9, 2023 Georgia lawmakers seek to toughen penalties for dogfighting-related crimes Georgia lawmakers are seeking to toughen the penalties for dogfighting-related crimes. This bill advancing to the Senate would feature longer sentences, up to 20 years.