Free report · updated July 28, 2026
The worst bills in America right now
We read 1,993 bills moving through Congress and 48 states, and scored each one on a single question: who does this actually help? These are the 25 that scored worst. Every one links to its official text — check our work.
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- #1Obillerate · 2/10California· Money & Damages
Uber's $32M move to shrink your crash payout
Uber is bankrolling a ballot measure that caps injury-lawyer fees and limits medical damages, in every crash, not just ones with an Uber.
When a company spends tens of millions to make it harder for injured people to be made whole, and reaches past its own cars to do it to everyone, that's not consumer protection. That's buying a discount on accountability.
- #2Obillerate · 2/10Florida· Privacy & Data
Florida bill lets police search phones and use drones
If passed, police could get a warrant to look at your phone data or fly a drone over your property.
Citizens could lose privacy as officers may examine devices and use drones without being there, while the state gains more power to investigate crimes.
- #3Obillerate · 2/10Multi· Immunity & Accountability
Rideshare 'immunity' bills are popping up in statehouse after statehouse
Near-identical bills shielding rideshare networks from lawsuits are surfacing across states at once, a classic model-bill pattern.
When the same one-sentence bill shows up in capitol after capitol in one season, that's not a coincidence, it's a campaign. Whose?
- #4Obillerate · 2/10New Jersey· Immunity & Accountability
New NJ bill lets insurers share data and avoid lawsuits
If passed, insurers could share more personal info with each other and be immune from being sued over that sharing.
Everyday people could lose privacy because insurers can swap their personal data without fear of being sued. The bill also makes it harder for consumers to hold insurers accountable for misuse of that data. The bill already cleared the Assembly, so it could become law quickly unless citizens speak up.
- #5Obillerate · 2/10Georgia· Immunity & Accountability
New city authority gets immunity and tax breaks
If passed, the Albany‑Dougherty Authority would be immune from many lawsuits and get tax breaks, so ordinary people could pay more if things go wrong.
Citizens should watch this bill because its immunity and tax exemptions could protect developers and shift financial risk onto taxpayers, limiting community control over city projects.
- #6Obillerate · 2/10Tennessee· Immunity & Accountability
Pesticide makers get immunity from label lawsuits in Tennessee
If passed, pesticide sellers could not be sued for label problems as long as the label was EPA‑approved when sold.
Citizens could lose a key way to hold pesticide companies accountable, making it harder to get compensation if a product harms health or the environment.
- #7Obillerate · 2/10Florida· Criminal Justice
Florida bill makes jail for violating release, shields police
If you are out on bail for a violent crime, breaking any court rule could land you in jail and add a new criminal charge.
The bill lets officers arrest people on bail without a warrant and shields them from being sued. It also adds a new crime for breaking bail rules, so many will stay in jail longer. Citizens could lose the right to be free while they wait for their day in court.
- #8Obillerate · 2/10Virginia· Healthcare & Insurance
Virginia bill bans gender transition care for minors
If passed, the bill would make it illegal for doctors to give gender‑transition treatments to anyone under 21 and stop public money from paying for them.
Parents could block gender‑affirming care for their kids, and doctors could lose their license or pay fines, while trans youth lose a medical option and families may have to pay out‑of‑pocket.
- #9Obillerate · 2/10New Jersey· Money & Damages
NJ bill removes limit on tax refunds tied to fraud
If passed, New Jersey would let the tax department chase back taxes forever when a refund was caused by fraud, removing the five‑year deadline.
Taxpayers could face surprise tax bills many years after a fraudulent refund, creating financial uncertainty while the state gains more power to collect revenue.
- #10Obillerate · 2/10Georgia· Your Right to Sue
Georgia bill blocks tax refunds class actions by taxpayers
If passed, Georgia would stop people from filing class lawsuits to get back property tax overcharges, so they could not sue the state for refunds.
Citizens lose a powerful tool to get money back from mistaken tax bills, while the state keeps the cash and avoids paying large refunds.
- #11Obillerate · 2/10Indiana· Immunity & Accountability
Data center tax break bill adds new immunity for developers
If passed, the bill would let private developers avoid lawsuits and give data centers a tax break, while making them pay a small fee to local towns.
Citizens could lose the chance to sue big developers if they cause harm, and towns may get a tiny extra payment, but the big companies keep money and protection.
- #12Obillerate · 2/10Kentucky· Immunity & Accountability
Police can enter empty homes without fear of lawsuits
The bill would let police go into vacant houses and kick out people without being sued, even if they make a mistake.
If this passes, people living in empty homes could be forced out and have no chance to sue the police, while owners get quicker control of their property.
- #13Obillerate · 2/10Washington· Housing & Property
Washington cuts tax credit for home energy help
If passed, the bill would end a tax credit that helps low‑income families pay their utility bills, making energy costs higher for them.
The bill would take away a financial break that many households rely on to keep lights on, pushing the cost onto renters and low‑income owners. Advocates say utilities will still get money, while families will feel the pinch.
- #14Obillerate · 2/10Minnesota· Immunity & Accountability
Data centers get tax and water rule exemptions in Minnesota
If passed, data centers would not pay sales tax on electricity and would be ignored in water and solar rules, shifting costs to other ratepayers.
Citizens could see higher electricity bills because utilities will lose tax revenue and may raise rates for everyone else, while data centers keep profits and avoid extra regulation.
- #15Obillerate · 2/10Minnesota· Immunity & Accountability
Health providers get criminal immunity for treatment services
The bill would protect doctors and nurses from criminal charges when they treat patients, even if a mistake hurts someone.
If this passes, patients will have fewer ways to hold doctors and nurses responsible for bad care. Mistakes could go unchecked. Citizens should watch the bill now before it moves forward.
- #16Obillerate · 2/10Missouri· Immunity & Accountability
Missouri bill would shield doctors from criminal charges
If passed, the bill would stop prosecutors from charging doctors with crimes for things they do while treating patients.
Citizens could lose a tool to hold health workers accountable, so they may feel less safe and have less trust in the system while the bill is debated.
- #17Obillerate · 2/10Texas· Immunity & Accountability
Doctors get criminal immunity for most mistakes in Texas
If passed, most doctors and nurses could not be charged with a crime for errors unless they act recklessly or intentionally.
Patients could lose a key tool to punish truly bad doctors, while hospitals and doctors gain protection from criminal cases, so the bill could tip the balance toward providers.
- #18Obillerate · 2/10Delaware· Money & Damages
Delaware bill delays penalties for family leave violations
If passed, the bill would let many employers avoid paying penalties for not following the state family leave insurance rules until 2027.
Workers could lose protection because employers may ignore leave rules without fear of fines, making it harder to enforce their rights while the bill moves forward.
- #19Obillerate · 2/10Washington, D.C.· Housing & Property
Avanti Real Estate gets tax break on one DC property
If passed, the bill would let Avanti Real Estate avoid paying property tax on its building at 3421 14th Street, shifting that cost to other DC taxpayers.
Citizens could see higher taxes or fewer services because the city loses revenue from that property, while the real estate firm saves money. The bill is still early, so people can speak up now.
- #20Obillerate · 2/10Washington, D.C.· Consumer Protection
Business licenses get easier, debt limits raised in DC
If passed, the bill would let businesses skip a certification check and raise the debt level before extra rules apply, making it easier for companies to operate.
Citizens could see fewer safeguards on who can start a business, possibly leading to more risky firms, while business owners gain fewer hurdles and can grow faster.
- #21Obillerate · 2/10Georgia· Immunity & Accountability
Georgia bill blocks officers from enforcing federal gun laws
If passed, the bill would stop state officers from helping enforce any federal gun rules, letting gun owners sue the state if they try.
Citizens could lose the ability to have police enforce dangerous gun rules, making it harder to stop illegal weapons, while gun supporters see a stronger right to own arms.
- #22Obillerate · 2/10Illinois· Money & Damages
Illinois bill would end corporate franchise tax after 2029
If passed, Illinois would stop charging corporations a franchise tax starting in 2029, shifting the lost revenue to ordinary taxpayers.
Citizens could see higher taxes or fewer services because the state will lose money that corporations would have paid, so they should speak up now.
- #23Obillerate · 2/10Georgia· Immunity & Accountability
Georgia bill would shield gun makers from many lawsuits
If passed, the bill would stop people from suing gun makers or range owners when a third‑party mishandles a firearm.
Ordinary Georgians could lose the chance to hold gun makers accountable if a shooting accident happens at a range, leaving victims to bear costs.
- #24Obillerate · 2/10Kentucky· Healthcare & Insurance
Out‑of‑state insurers could dodge Kentucky insurance rules
The bill would let insurers from other states skip Kentucky insurance rules and taxes, which could lower consumer protections and cost the state money.
If passed, Kentucky residents could see fewer protections on their health plans and the state could lose tax revenue, while out‑of‑state insurers get a cheaper way to sell policies.
- #25Obillerate · 2/10Oklahoma· Privacy & Data
Parents gain more control over teen medical info in Oklahoma
If passed, kids could not keep health details secret from parents, even if they see a doctor alone.
Parents will be able to see their child's medical records, which could help families stay informed, but it may stop teens from seeking help for sensitive issues.
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