The 2026 state legislative session is progressing quickly, with several significant bills under consideration that could affect tenants, survivors, and vulnerable families. Key proposals include SB 5169, which aims to reduce trauma for children who witness violent crimes by exempting them from courtroom testimony; this bill has passed the Senate and is pending in a House committee. SB 5362 and HB 1487 focus on stabilizing funding for crime victim services and are currently in committee review. HB 2266 and SB 6069 promote various types of housing, including permanent supportive and emergency shelters, and limit local governments’ ability to block housing development; these bills are also pending in committees. HB 1099 proposes a tenant assistance program, while HB 2489 seeks to stop local governments from criminalizing homelessness without sufficient shelter options, both of which are under committee consideration. Additionally, SB 5855, which prohibits ICE officers from wearing face masks, has passed the Senate and is awaiting further action in the House. The legislature encourages public engagement through methods like contacting lawmakers, submitting testimony, and participating in hearings.