2027 Legislative Session Dates
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Where available, this chart lists 2027 state legislative session dates for all 50 states. For each state it gives the start and adjournment dates, bill introduction and crossover deadlines, prefile dates, and whether bills carry over from 2026 to 2027 or from 2027 to 2028. The online chart also has a notes column that lists state-specific dates, such as organizational sessions and veto days.

A blank cell means the date is not available or does not apply. We add and revise dates as states publish their calendars. Some states also set or change dates at organizational sessions held before the session opens, so confirm a deadline with the state before you rely on it. Government relations teams and lobbyists use these dates to plan around filing windows and floor deadlines.

Click the button to download the PDF quick-reference version, or scroll down to view the chart in your browser. Need to understand key legislative terms? See our guide to sine die and other session terms. Looking for last year's dates? See the 2026 legislative session dates.

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Key Takeaways

  • All 50 states hold a regular session in 2027. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas meet only in odd-numbered years, so they return after skipping 2026.
  • In 43 states, sessions convene between January 4 and January 20, 2027. California and Maine start in December 2026, Alabama, Nevada, and Oklahoma start in early February, Florida starts March 2, and Louisiana starts April 12.
  • Utah and Virginia have the shortest regular sessions, each adjourning 45 days after convening (Utah on March 5 and Virginia on February 27). Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin list a December 31, 2027 adjournment, and New Jersey's session runs to January 11, 2028.
  • Prefile dates start as early as May 6, 2026 in Utah and run to January 25, 2027 in Louisiana. Bill introduction deadlines vary too: Florida's falls on the first day of session, March 2, and California's is February 19.
  • Only New Jersey and Virginia carry bills over from 2026 to 2027. Twenty-five states carry bills from 2027 into 2028, and the other 23 states show no carryover in either year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why are some 2027 dates blank?

A blank cell means a date is not available yet or does not apply in that state. Some states also adjust their dates at organizational sessions before the session opens. We add and revise dates as states publish them.

When do state legislatures convene in 2027?

Most legislatures convene in January. The chart shows 43 states convening between January 4 and January 20, 2027. The other seven start outside that window: California and Maine in December 2026, Alabama, Nevada, and Oklahoma in early February, Florida on March 2, and Louisiana on April 12.

Which states have no regular session in 2027?

None. All 50 states hold a regular session in 2027. Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas meet only in odd-numbered years, so they did not hold regular sessions in 2026.

Which states have the longest and shortest sessions in 2027?

Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin list December 31, 2027 as their adjournment date, and New Jersey's session runs through January 11, 2028. Utah and Virginia have the shortest sessions, each adjourning 45 days after convening.

What is a crossover deadline?

A crossover deadline is the last day for a bill to pass the chamber where it was introduced and move to the other chamber. Bills that miss it are usually dead for the session. Not every state sets one, and the chart lists the date for states that do.

What is bill prefiling?

Prefiling lets bills be filed before the session opens. The chart lists a prefile date for the states where one is available, ranging from May 6, 2026 in Utah to January 25, 2027 in Louisiana.

Can bills carry over from 2026 to 2027?

According to the chart, only in New Jersey and Virginia. Many legislatures start a new two-year session in 2027, so bills introduced in 2026 do not carry forward. The chart also shows which 25 states carry bills from 2027 into 2028.

What does sine die mean?

Sine die refers to a legislature adjourning without setting a date to meet again. Our guide to legislative session terms explains sine die and other terms that show up in the chart.

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State Session Dates Intro Deadlines Crossover Deadline Prefile Date Carryover Other Notes and Deadlines (Special Session, etc.)
Start Adjournment House Senate '26 to '27 '27 to '28
Alabama 2/2/27 5/13/27 12/1/26 No No Organizational session 1/12/27
Alaska 1/19/27 5/19/27 1/8/27 No Yes
Arizona 1/11/27 5/21/27 11/15/26 No No 100-day statutory adjournment 4/20/27, typically extended for budget negotiations
Arkansas 1/11/27 4/28/27 11/15/26 No No
California 12/7/26 9/10/27 2/19/27 2/19/27 6/4/27 No Yes
Colorado 1/11/27 5/10/27 12/1/26 No No
Connecticut 1/6/27 6/9/27 No No
Delaware 1/12/27 6/30/27 12/15/26 No Yes
Florida 3/2/27 4/30/27 3/2/27 3/2/27 8/1/26 No No
Georgia 1/11/27 3/31/27 11/15/26 No Yes
Hawaii 1/20/27 5/7/27 1/27/27 1/27/27 3/11/27 1/11/27 No Yes
Idaho 1/11/27 4/2/27 No No
Illinois 1/13/27 5/31/27 12/3/26 No Yes
Indiana 1/12/27 4/29/27 11/17/26 No No Organization Day 11/17/26; 2027 session dates may be adjusted at that time
Iowa 1/11/27 4/30/27 2/12/27 2/12/27 3/19/27 12/1/26 No Yes
Kansas 1/11/27 5/7/27 11/4/26 No Yes
Kentucky 1/5/27 3/30/27 9/1/26 No No
Louisiana 4/12/27 6/10/27 4/21/27 4/21/27 6/7/27 2/4/27 No No
Maine 12/2/26 6/30/27 No Yes
Maryland 1/13/27 4/12/27 11/20/26 No No
Massachusetts 1/6/27 11/17/27 No Yes
Michigan 1/13/27 12/31/27 No Yes
Minnesota 1/12/27 5/17/27 No Yes
Mississippi 1/5/27 5/10/27 11/1/26 No No
Missouri 1/6/27 5/14/27 12/1/26 No No
Montana 1/4/27 4/30/27 5/11/26 No No
Nebraska 1/6/27 6/4/27 No Yes
Nevada 2/1/27 5/31/27 3/15/27 3/15/27 4/20/27 5/11/26 No No
New Hampshire 1/6/27 6/30/27 1/15/27 9/1/26 No Yes
New Jersey 1/12/27 1/11/28 Yes No
New Mexico 1/19/27 3/20/27 2/18/27 2/18/27 1/2/27 No No
New York 1/6/27 6/10/27 11/15/26 No Yes
North Carolina 1/13/27 7/30/27 No Yes 1/13/27 is organizational day; 1/27/27 is first floor session
North Dakota 1/5/27 4/30/27 1/18/27 1/25/27 2/26/27 12/1/26 No No 2027 Organizational session 12/1/26 - 12/ 3/26
Ohio 1/4/27 12/31/27 No Yes
Oklahoma 2/1/27 5/28/27 1/14/27 1/14/27 3/25/27 11/15/26 No Yes Organization session 1/5/27
Oregon 1/11/27 6/19/27 12/11/26 No No
Pennsylvania 1/5/27 12/31/27 12/15/26 No Yes
Rhode Island 1/5/27 6/30/27 11/15/26 No No
South Carolina 1/12/27 5/13/27 12/10/26 No Yes Organization days for 2027 session 12/8/26 - 12/9/26
South Dakota 1/12/27 3/31/27 2/3/27 2/3/27 2/23/27 12/13/26 No No Last day of regular session before veto recess 3/11/27; Veto day 3/31/27
Tennessee 1/12/27 4/22/27 11/4/26 No Yes
Texas 1/12/27 5/31/27 3/12/27 3/12/27 5/14/27 11/9/26 No No
Utah 1/19/27 3/5/27 1/29/27 1/29/27 3/2/27 5/6/26 No No
Vermont 1/6/27 5/14/27 12/15/26 No Yes
Virginia 1/13/27 2/27/27 7/20/26 Yes No
Washington 1/11/27 4/26/27 12/1/26 No Yes
West Virginia 1/13/27 3/13/27 2/16/27 2/22/27 3/3/27 12/14/26 No Yes
Wisconsin 1/4/27 12/31/27 No Yes
Wyoming 1/12/27 3/8/27 2/1/27 1/27/27 2/10/27 5/26/26 No No