Most bills never move past Introduced — a bill only advances if its committee chair schedules it for a hearing and vote, and they aren't required to. There's no separate "died" or "stalled" status: a bill that stops moving just stays at whatever status it last reached, even after the session ends.

Prefiled

Filed before the session officially started, reserving its spot to be formally introduced once it begins.

Introduced

Formally read into the record and assigned to a committee — the first real step, and where most bills stop.

Engrossed

Passed a full vote in its chamber of origin (House or Senate) and moved to the other chamber.

Enrolled

Passed both chambers in identical form and is finalized, awaiting the Governor's signature.

Passed

Signed into law by the Governor, or became law without a signature.

Vetoed

Rejected by the Governor. The legislature can still override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.

Failed

Formally voted down, or missed a procedural deadline — no longer active this session.