State Lawmakers Have Introduced More than 100 Bills to Rein in Wealth Hoarding

From housing to healthcare and utilities to groceries, rising prices are increasingly making Americans feel burdened by the cost of living.

At the same time, the ultra-rich are getting richer, widening the gap between the wealthy and the working class.

That worsening equality has been buoyed by the Trump administration. Federal policies like his "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) have cut taxes for corporations and the ultra-rich while slashing social services like Medicaid. However, some states have started fighting back. In the 2026 legislative session alone, lawmakers from at least 19 states have introduced more than 100 bills that look to rein in rampant wealth hoarding, as well as the runaway cost of living.

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