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May 7, 2026

Five Devastating Shootings in Seven Days: Deadly Gun Violence Across Texas Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Gun Laws

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, the Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statement calling attention to a horrific trend of gun violence in Texas. In…
May 6, 2026

Connecticut Chapters of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Senate Passage of Landmark Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements today celebrating the Connecticut State Senate’s passage of HB 5043. With this…
May 4, 2026

Governor Polis Signs HB 1144 Into Law, Marking Step Forward on Tackling the Spread of 3D-Printed Guns as Advocates Push for Stronger Action

DENVER — Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law HB 1144, legislation to address the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms and illegal gun parts. The bill builds on Colorado’s existing ghost gun law and takes steps to help…
May 4, 2026

MINNESOTA SENATE PASSES CRITICAL GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION OMNIBUS PACKAGE

Legislation Includes Ban on Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Crackdown on Ghost Guns and Emerging Threats While Investing in Prevention ST. PAUL, MN — Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive gun violence prevention omnibus package (SF 4067),…
April 29, 2026

Minnesota Senate Finance Committee Advances Critical Gun Violence Prevention Omnibus Package

 Last Month, Under the Leadership of Speaker Demuth, Minnesota House Republicans Blocked a Motion to Advance Legislation to Prohibit Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines ST. PAUL, MN — Today, the Minnesota Senate Finance Committee advanced a comprehensive gun…
April 22, 2026

New CalDOJ Report Shows Historic Drop in Gun Deaths; Urges Action on Emerging Threats

While California Achieves Record Progress in Reducing Gun Violence, Officials Emphasize the Critical Need for Continued Community Investment and Further Effort to Combat Gun Trafficking and 3D-Printed Firearms SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Following the release of the California Office…
April 22, 2026

Connecticut Chapters of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Celebrate House Passage of Landmark Legislation to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns

HARTFORD, CT – The Connecticut chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements today celebrating the Connecticut House of Representatives’ passage of HB 5043. With this…
April 17, 2026

Maine Legislature Holds the Line Against Attacks on Lifesaving Gun Safety Laws; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond

AUGUSTA, ME – The Maine chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements today celebrating the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. Despite efforts by…
April 14, 2026

HISTORIC VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Former Moms Demand Action Volunteer, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, Signs Massive Slate of Gun Safety Legislation Into Law, Solidifying Virginia as a National Leader in Gun Violence Prevention

Historic Action on Gun Safety Follows Years of Tireless Advocacy from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers RICHMOND, VA — Yesterday, Virginia cemented its status as a national leader in the movement to end gun violence as…
March 27, 2026

Colorado Senate Passes HB 1144 to Close Dangerous Loophole Allowing Spread of 3D-Printed Guns

DENVER — Today, the Colorado Senate passed HB 1144, critical legislation to expand Colorado’s existing ghost gun law and address the growing threat of 3D-printed firearms and illegal gun parts and accessories. The bill now heads back to the…
March 19, 2026

Maryland Senate Passes SB 334 to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns; Gun Safety Advocates Applaud Bold Step Toward Industry Accountability

ANNAPOLIS, M.D. — Today, the Maryland chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements after Senate lawmakers passed SB 334, a critical public safety measure…
March 16, 2026

Virginia Makes History as General Assembly Sends Landmark Slate of Gun Safety Bills to Governor Spanberger’s Desk

More Than 20 Gun Safety Bills Heading to Governor Spanberger’s Desk; Five of the Bills Were Led by Former Moms Demand Action Volunteers RICHMOND, VA — As the Virginia legislative session officially came to a close, the Virginia chapters…
March 11, 2026

Florida Senate Advances HB 757, Doubling Down on ‘Guns on Campus’ Legislation Despite Public Outcry

HB 757 Now Returns to House for Concurrence on Senate’s Amendment Before Heading to the Governor’s Desk  TALLAHASSEE, F.L. – The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s…
March 11, 2026

Washington Legislature Passes Critical Bill to Address Threat of 3D-Printed Ghost Guns

HB 2320 Heads to Governor’s Desk Following Strong Advocacy from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers OLYMPIA, Wash. — Today, the Washington State Legislature has passed HB 2320, legislation to strengthen Washington’s ghost gun law and…
February 26, 2026

Florida Lawmakers Surrender to Gun Lobby, Passing Dangerous “Campus Carry” Legislation Less than a Year After Deadly Mass Shooting on FSU’s Campus

TALLAHASSEE, F.L. – The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after Florida House lawmakers yesterday voted to pass HB 757, a dangerous…
February 20, 2026

House Fails to Advance Critical Gun Violence Prevention Bill as 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session Ends

Senate Acts, House Fails: Lawmakers Stall SB 17 While New Mexico Suffers 3rd Highest Gun Death Rate in U.S. SANTA FE, NM — As the 2026 New Mexico legislative session comes to a close, New Mexico Moms Demand…
February 18, 2026

The Race to the Governor’s Desk: Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills Clear Crossover Day Hurdle

RICHMOND, VA — Today, the Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after Crossover Day, the midway point of the Virginia legislative session,…
February 9, 2026

Virginia Senate Joins House of Delegates in Advancing Major Gun Safety Slate; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers Applaud Unified Effort to Protect Virginians

RICHMOND, V.A. – Today, the Virginia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following statements after the Virginia Senate officially passed a comprehensive package of five…
February 5, 2026

Colorado Lawmakers Introduce Innovative Legislation to Stop the Spread of Illegal 3D-Printed Firearms and Accessories

HB 1144 Would Update Colorado’s Ghost Gun Law to Keep Pace With Emerging Technology and Protect Public Safety Hundreds of Student Advocates with Students Demand Action to Rally at State Capitol on Wednesday, February 11 in Support of HB…
February 5, 2026

Virginia House of Delegates Passes Slate of Gun Safety Bills; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Volunteers Celebrate Monumental Victory for Public Safety

Bills Include a Ban on the Sale of Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines, Industry Accountability, Ghost Gun Regulations, Secure Storage Requirements, and Measures to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence  RICHMOND, V.A. – Today, the Virginia chapters of Moms…
February 5, 2026

NEW POLLING: Legislation to Prevent the Spread of DIY Machine Guns Has Overwhelming Bipartisan Support Among Maryland Voters

This Morning, Hundreds of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers will Rally with Lawmakers at the State House Hours Ahead of Hearing on Bill to Stop the Spread of DIY Machine Guns ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Today,…
February 4, 2026

Washington House Committee Advances Critical Ghost Gun Improvement Bill; Here’s What You Need to Know About HB 2320:

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Today, the Washington House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee voted to advance HB 2320, legislation to strengthen Washington’s ghost gun law and address the growing threat of untraceable, 3D-printed firearms. Ghost guns are unserialized, untraceable…
February 3, 2026

New Poll Shows Broad, Bipartisan Support for Cracking Down on Gun Trafficking and Holding Gun Dealers Accountable in New Mexico

Findings Include 77% Support of Regulating Gun Stores the Same Way Other Businesses are Regulated in the State Santa Fe, NM — New polling released yesterday shows overwhelming, bipartisan support among New Mexicans for cracking down on…
January 29, 2026

Arizona Advocates Launch Major Gun Trafficking Bill Following Statewide Advocacy Day

PHOENIX — Following a statewide Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy Day at the Arizona State Capitol, volunteers with the Arizona chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action today called on lawmakers to advance HB 2570, a comprehensive…

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Hawaiʻi State Senator Chris Lee (left), Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke (middle), and Hawaiʻi State Representative Scot Matayoshi (right) at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol in Honolulu, HI on Feb. 8, 2023.
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A large group of Moms Demand Action volunteers stand on stairs and cheer. Angela Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action, is pictured front and center.
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Rudy Espinoza, the emceee and a volunteer with the Calif. chapter of Moms Demand Action, speaks during the 10th anniversary event of Moms Demand Action in Sacramento, Calif. on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Photo by Rahul Lal, Everytown for Gun Safety