Legislation - Page 8

Alabama May 7, 2024

Red state governor signs bill cracking down on squatters: 'Best dwelling' for them 'is a jail cell'

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill into law on Monday that strengthens the rights of homeowners against squatters who illegally occupy their property.

Arkansas May 6, 2024

Arkansas statues at US Capitol to be replaced with civil rights leader Daisy Bates and singer Johnny Cash

Arkansas is set to replace the statues of two figures from its history that have represented the state at the U.S. Capitol with contemporary figures, officials say.

US May 3, 2024

Georgia PM slams US criticism of draft 'foreign agents' law, dismissing it as false

Georgia's prime minister has pushed back against U.S. criticism of a proposed "foreign agents" law, dismissing it as false and reminiscent of past interference.

Georgia May 1, 2024

Georgia Gov. Kemp signs law requiring jails to check immigration status of inmates

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law requiring jails across the state to check immigration status of inmates or face losing state funding.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 1, 2024

House votes to expand definition of antisemitism amid anti-Israel demonstrations across US

The House of Representatives passed a bill to codify the legal definition of antisemitism for Department of Education anti-discrimination cases.

Tennessee April 25, 2024

Tennessee nears law banning adults from helping minors find, receive sex reassignment care

Tennessee lawmakers in the Statehouse passed legislation making adults who help minors obtain sex reassignment care, criminals who could be charged with a felony.

Tennessee April 25, 2024

Tennessee House tables bill that would have banned consideration of reparations

The TN House tabled until next year legislation that would have banned local governments from paying to study or distribute money for reparations for slavery.

Georgia April 24, 2024

New Georgia law bans minors under 16 from using social media without parental consent

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that requires children under the age of 16 to have their parent or guardian’s permission to create social media accounts.

New York April 24, 2024

Homeowners score victory against squatters in New York after landlord handcuffed in $1M home heist

New York lawmakers changed the definition of "tenant" Monday to exclude squatters staying on properties without permission after a rash of home takeovers.

Texas April 23, 2024

Texas Supreme Court orders Harris County to not make payments under guaranteed income program

The Texas Supreme Court ordered Harris County to not issue payments under its guaranteed income program until Attorney General Ken Paxton's fight against it is adjudicated.

Tennessee April 23, 2024

Tennessee teachers step closer to carrying firearms in classroom after state lawmakers pass GOP-backed bill

House lawmakers in Tennessee overwhelmingly passed a bill to arm teachers in schools, nearly a year after a shooting at a private school left three children and three adults dead.