PLI Bulletin
Tech Policy, Pretrial Detention, Environmental Justice and More
Posted on January 25, 2023
Firearms Perjury Enforcement Act: In many states, there is not much more legislatures can do to actually prevent future offenses. This bill, therefore, may be the single most effective legislative measure that could, as...
Cyber Preparedness, Transit Ridership, New Model Bills and More
Posted on January 11, 2023
Agency Cyber Preparedness Act: Local governments and their agencies are currently the entities most under cyberattack in the U.S. The Agency Cyber Preparedness Act creates a state office of cybersecurity and directs it to...
Hate Speech, Dress Codes, Medical Debt and More
Posted on December 14, 2022
Truth and Tolerance Commission Act: Fueled by unhinged conspiracy theories, hate speech and hate crimes have been increasing at alarming rates. Racist, nationalist, antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ falsehoods are poisoning our communities. The Truth and...
Latino Voters, Tenant Rights, Ballot Measures and More
Posted on November 30, 2022
Tenants Right to Organize Act: For residential tenants, collective action is often the most effective, or only, way to solve legitimate grievances against the landlord. The Tenants Right to Organize Act, based on a...
Abortion Referenda, Child Privacy, Election Deniers and More
Posted on November 16, 2022
Honesty in Election Campaign Disclosures Act: It is essential for voters to be able to easily distinguish between paid election campaign communications from candidates and those from PACs or independent expenditure efforts. The Honesty...
Safeguarding Elections, False Claims, Turnout and More
Posted on November 2, 2022
Safeguard Fair Elections Act: Right now, extremists are trying to destroy our democratic system by compelling election officials lie about election results. This is manifestly unAmerican. The Safeguard Fair Elections Act blocks efforts to...
Gun Bans, Test Scores, Political Messaging and More
Posted on October 18, 2022
Background Checks for All Firearms Act: Americans are justifiably scared of gun violence in their communities. The Background Checks for All Firearms Act requires that firearms cannot be sold or transferred without a prior...
Violent Crime, Crypto Markets, Voter Protection and More
Posted on October 5, 2022
Voter Protection Act: Too many Americans are prevented from exercising their right to vote because of voter intimidation or suppression. The Voter Protection Act bans specific types of intimidation and suppression, establishes a Voter’s...
One-on-One Persuasion, Sick Leave, Intimidation and More
Posted on September 21, 2022
Stop Intimidation of Public Officials Act: There has been a steep increase in the number and severity of threats against public officials, especially those working on election administration, public health and public education. The...
Election Lies, Nonverbal Cues, Semi-Fascism and More
Posted on September 7, 2022
Grow Your Own Teacher Act: There are both short- and long-term problems with teacher recruitment and retention. The Grow Your Own Teacher Act is one solution. It provides college scholarships to worthy low-income public...