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To view the Issue Status information for a specific state, click on the state’s link within the map. Access information about a specific issue by clicking on the issue on the left or by using the Key Issues drop down menu.
Issue Status Key
  • Star
    Bill introduced and currently active
  • Blue square
    State has made movement towards achieving desired outcomes; for example, passed best practice legislation, made policy changes, or shown where the state has policy supporting the desired outcomes
  • Yellow square
    State has not made changes that move towards achieving desired outcomes


Use the Issue Status Key to determine the state’s current issue status. The color of the issue’s number reflects the state’s current status.
To view information regarding another state, click on the state’s link. Access more specific information regarding each issue by clicking on the text of the issue on the left or by using the Key Issues drop down menu.