Public Safety legislation
Emergency services, crime prevention, and community safety.
Bills about public safety
Live bill results for “Public Safety” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
CER26-0236
District of Columbia
Council honors Talib Shakir
Bill CER26-0236, Council honors Talib Shakir, talib Shakir is honored by the Council for work with returning citizens in a ceremonial resolution. It is at Retained by the Council as of November 10, 2026. Sponsored by Robert White (Democratic), Christina Henderson, Wendell Felder, Trayon White, Anita Bonds, Janeese Lewis George, Zachary Parker, and Charles Allen.
H.R.10913
United States
Preservatives trigger adulteration rule
Bill HR-10913, Preservatives trigger adulteration rule, bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat foods containing certain preservatives as adulterated. It is at Introduced as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Mace (R).
SR 401
Pennsylvania
Senate recognizes School Bus Safety Week
Bill SR-401, Senate recognizes School Bus Safety Week, the Pennsylvania Senate would recognize a resolution naming October 19–23, 2026 as School Bus Safety Week. It is at Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations as of October 26, 2026. Sponsored by Scott Martin (Republican), Judith Ward, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Joseph Picozzi, Rosemary Brown, Nicholas Miller, Lisa Boscola, Lisa Baker, Arthur Haywood, Tracy Pennycuick, Sharif Street, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Jay Costa, Carolyn Comitta, Camera Bartolotta, and Patrick Stefano.
S10725
New York
AEDs at utility worksites required
Bill S-10725, AEDs at utility worksites required, senate bill would require at least one AED at each covered utility worksite where two or more workers operate transmission or distribution lines 601 volts or more. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Ryan (Democratic).
H.R.10897
United States
Ride-hail driver accounts verification bill
Bill HR-10897, Ride-hail driver accounts verification bill, bill would require digital verification to curb unauthorized driver account use and assaults on ride-hailing platforms. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Christopher Smith (R) and Thomas Suozzi.
HB 2880
Pennsylvania
Renewable-energy siting standards for large facilities
Bill HB-2880, Renewable-energy siting standards for large facilities, PA bill would require electric distribution companies in Pennsylvania to approve qualifying residential meter adapters within 60 days. It is at Corrective Reprint, Printer's No. 4100 as of October 27, 2026. Sponsored by Nathan Davidson (Democratic), Perry Stambaugh, Manuel Guzman, Christopher Pielli, Joseph Hohenstein, and Nikki Rivera.
UPE03635
Edmonton
City to study nightlife safety office
Bill UPE03635, City to study nightlife safety office, edmonton's Executive Committee directs staff to prepare an unfunded Nighttime Economy Office package for 2027–2030 budget talks, aimed at helping late-night venues with safety, transit, and city services. It is at Committee decision as of October 21, 2026. Sponsored by Morgan.
H.R.10854
United States
Public Safety Power Shutoff Reporting Program Proposed
Bill HR-10854, Public Safety Power Shutoff Reporting Program Proposed, bill would direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Public Safety Power Shutoff reporting program. It is at Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by George Whitesides (D).
S4842
New Jersey
Curb police near polling sites
Bill S-4842, Curb police near polling sites, bill would bar federal, state, and local officers from within 200 feet of polling places and ballot drop boxes during elections. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Brian Stack (Democratic).
A5649
New Jersey
Bill bans cannabis use for safety workers
Bill A-5649, Bill bans cannabis use for safety workers, lawmakers would ban recreational cannabis use for law enforcement, first responders, commercial drivers, and heavy-equipment operators under this bill. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Larry Wainstein (Democratic).
A5661
New Jersey
Elevator fire-service keys could be mandatory
Bill A-5661, Elevator fire-service keys could be mandatory, a bill would require all elevators to use standardized fire-service keys for inspection-renewals. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Larry Wainstein (Democratic).
A5653
New Jersey
Population-Based Basic Life Support Ambulance Mandate
Bill A-5653, Population-Based Basic Life Support Ambulance Mandate, a bill would require New Jersey municipalities to maintain at least one licensed Basic Life Support ambulance per 10,000 residents, effective the first day of the third month after enactment. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Larry Wainstein (Democratic).
A5684
New Jersey
Sobriety tests after serious crashes
Bill A-5684, Sobriety tests after serious crashes, in qualifying crashes, drivers would face standardized field sobriety tests and chemical samples, with a rebuttable presumption of impairment if they refuse. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Alex Sauickie (Republican) and Erik Simonsen.
H.R.10851
United States
Portable Solar Devices Get Federal Rebates
Bill HR-10851, Portable Solar Devices Get Federal Rebates, the bill would require states to study portable solar device rules. It is at Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Robert Menendez (D).
2STQRM
Edmonton
City to study home-based child-care safety rules
Bill 2STQRM, City to study home-based child-care safety rules, motion directs city staff to study safety requirements for home-based child-care providers. It is at Committee decision as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Wright.
S10723
New York
Bicycle Violation Video Instead of Fines
Bill S-10723, Bicycle Violation Video Instead of Fines, lawmakers would allow cyclists charged with noncriminal bicycle violations to watch an approved safety video instead of paying a fine, under a new bill. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 16, 2026. Sponsored by Erik Bottcher (Democratic).
HB 2858
Pennsylvania
Construction Safety Training Bill
Bill HB-2858, Construction Safety Training Bill, PA bill would require 10 hours OSHA training for construction workers and 30 hours for supervisors, with proof on site; enforcement by Labor and Industry, effective 60 days after passage. It is at Referred to Labor & Industry as of October 16, 2026. Sponsored by Lisa Borowski (Democratic), Melissa Cerrato, James Prokopiak, Tarik Khan, Carol Hill-Evans, Timothy Brennan, Ben Sanchez, Daniel Deasy, and Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz.
H.R.10810
United States
National Patient Safety Board Act
Bill HR-10810, National Patient Safety Board Act, lawmakers would create a five-member National Patient Safety Board inside the Department of Health and Human Services to study safety events and publish annual reports. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Nanette Barragán (D) and Yvette Clarke.
A5640
New Jersey
Colleges to train freshmen on consent annually
Bill A-5640, Colleges to train freshmen on consent annually, lawmakers would require annual consent training for incoming undergrad students in New Jersey. It is at Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Marisa Sweeney (Democratic), Shanique Speight, and Rosy Bagolie.
SB 1211
Michigan
Water safety database with public hearings
Bill SB-1211, Water safety database with public hearings, bill would require the department to maintain a public, searchable water-database by 2028, hold hearings in affected communities within 30 days of its notice, and open 30 days for comment. It is at Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment as of October 14, 2026. Sponsored by Stephanie Chang (Democratic).