Template:Infobox legislation

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{{{short_title}}}
[[File:{{{image}}}|{{{imagesize}}}|alt={{{imagealt}}}|upright={{{image_upright}}}]] {{{caption}}}
{{{legislature}}}
Long title {{{long_title}}}
Citation	{{{citation}}}
Territorial extent	{{{territorial_extent}}}
Considered by	{{{considered_by}}}
Passed by	{{{enacted_by}}}
Passed	{{{date_passed}}}
Enacted	{{{date_enacted}}}
Considered by	{{{considered_by2}}}
Passed by	{{{enacted_by2}}}
Passed	{{{date_passed2}}}
Enacted	{{{date_enacted2}}}
Assented to by	{{{assented_by}}}
Assented to	{{{date_assented}}}
Royal assent	{{{royal_assent}}}
Signed by	{{{signed_by}}}
Signed	{{{date_signed}}}
Vetoed by	{{{vetoed_by}}}
Vetoed	{{{date_vetoed}}}
Type of veto	{{{veto_type}}}
Veto overridden	{{{veto_overridden}}}
Holding	{{{reference_holding}}}
Pocket vetoed	{{{date_pocket_vetoed}}}
Became law by inaction	{{{date_became_law_by_inaction}}}
Commenced	{{{date_commenced}}}
Effective	{{{date_effective}}}
Date of expiry	{{{date_of_expiry}}}
Repealed	{{{date_repealed}}}
Abrogated	{{{date_abrogated}}}
Authorizing legislation	{{{authorizing_legislation}}}
Administered by	{{{administered_by}}}
White paper	{{{white_paper}}}
Codification
Acts affected	{{{codification_affects}}}
Acts amended	{{{codification_amends}}}
Acts repealed	{{{codification_repeals}}}
{{{code}}} titles affected	{{{code_titles_affected}}}
{{{code}}} titles amended	{{{code_titles_amended}}}
{{{code}}} sections created	{{{code_sections_created}}}
{{{code}}} sections affected	{{{code_sections_affected}}}
{{{code}}} sections amended	{{{code_sections_amended}}}
[{{{bill_history_url}}} Legislative history]
First chamber: {{{enacted_by}}}
Bill title	{{{bill}}}
Bill citation	{{{bill_citation}}}
Introduced by	{{{introduced_by}}}
Co-sponsored by	{{{cosponsored_by}}}
Member in Charge	{{{member_in_charge}}}
Introduced	{{{date_introduced}}}
Distributed to members	{{{date_distributed}}}
Committee responsible	{{{committee_responsible}}}
Preliminary reading	{{{preliminary_reading}}}
Voting summary	{{{preliminary_reading_for}}} voted for {{{preliminary_reading_against}}} voted against {{{preliminary_reading_abstention}}} abstained {{{preliminary_reading_absent}}} absent {{{preliminary_reading_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
First reading	{{{1st_reading}}}
Voting summary	{{{1st_reading_for}}} voted for {{{1st_reading_against}}} voted against {{{1st_reading_abstention}}} abstained {{{1st_reading_absent}}} absent {{{1st_reading_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Considered by the {{{committee_responsible}}} Committee	{{{committee_post1st}}}
Second reading	{{{2nd_reading}}}
Voting summary	{{{2nd_reading_for}}} voted for {{{2nd_reading_against}}} voted against {{{2nd_reading_abstention}}} abstained {{{2nd_reading_absent}}} absent {{{2nd_reading_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Considered by the {{{committee_responsible}}} Committee	{{{committee_post2nd}}}
Committee of the whole	{{{committee_whole}}}
Third reading	{{{3rd_reading}}}
Voting summary	{{{3rd_reading_for}}} voted for {{{3rd_reading_against}}} voted against {{{3rd_reading_abstention}}} abstained {{{3rd_reading_absent}}} absent {{{3rd_reading_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Passed	{{{passed}}}
Voting summary	{{{passed_for}}} voted for {{{passed_against}}} voted against {{{passed_abstention}}} abstained {{{passed_absent}}} absent {{{passed_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Committee report	{{{committee_report}}}
Second chamber: {{{enacted_by2}}}
Bill title	{{{bill2}}}
Bill citation	{{{bill_citation2}}}
Received from the {{{enacted_by}}}	{{{bill_date2}}}
Member(s) in charge	{{{member_in_charge2}}}
Committee responsible	{{{committee_responsible2}}}
Preliminary reading	{{{preliminary_reading2}}}
Voting summary	{{{preliminary_reading2_for}}} voted for {{{preliminary_reading2_against}}} voted against {{{preliminary_reading2_abstention}}} abstained {{{preliminary_reading2_absent}}} absent {{{preliminary_reading2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
First reading	{{{1st_reading2}}}
Voting summary	{{{1st_reading2_for}}} voted for {{{1st_reading2_against}}} voted against {{{1st_reading2_abstention}}} abstained {{{1st_reading2_absent}}} absent {{{1st_reading2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Considered by the {{{committee_responsible2}}} Committee	{{{committee_post1st2}}}
Second reading	{{{2nd_reading2}}}
Voting summary	{{{2nd_reading2_for}}} voted for {{{2nd_reading2_against}}} voted against {{{2nd_reading2_abstention}}} abstained {{{2nd_reading2_absent}}} absent {{{2nd_reading2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Considered by the {{{committee_responsible2}}} Committee	{{{committee_post2nd2}}}
Committee of the whole	{{{committee_whole2}}}
Third reading	{{{3rd_reading2}}}
Voting summary	{{{3rd_reading2_for}}} voted for {{{3rd_reading2_against}}} voted against {{{3rd_reading2_abstention}}} abstained {{{3rd_reading2_absent}}} absent {{{3rd_reading2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Passed	{{{passed2}}}
Voting summary	{{{passed2_for}}} voted for {{{passed2_against}}} voted against {{{passed2_abstention}}} abstained {{{passed2_absent}}} absent {{{passed2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Committee report	{{{committee_report2}}}
Final stages
{{{enacted_by2}}} amendments considered by the {{{enacted_by}}}	{{{date_amendments_considered}}}
Voting summary	{{{amendments_considered_for}}} voted for {{{amendments_considered_against}}} voted against {{{amendments_considered_abstention}}} abstained {{{amendments_considered_absent}}} absent {{{amendments_considered_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Reported from conference committee	{{{date_conf_committee}}}
Conference committee bill passed by {{{enacted_by}}}	{{{conf_committee_passed}}}
Voting summary	{{{conf_committee_passed_for}}} voted for {{{conf_committee_passed_against}}} voted against {{{conf_committee_passed_abstention}}} abstained {{{conf_committee_passed_absent}}} absent {{{conf_committee_passed_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Conference committee bill passed by {{{enacted_by2}}}	{{{conf_committee_passed2}}}
Voting summary	{{{conf_committee_passed2_for}}} voted for {{{conf_committee_passed2_against}}} voted against {{{conf_committee_passed2_abstention}}} abstained {{{conf_committee_passed2_absent}}} absent {{{conf_committee_passed2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Finally passed both chambers	{{{date_final_passage}}}
Reconsidered by the {{{enacted_by}}} after veto	{{{date_reconsidered}}}
Voting summary	{{{veto_override_for}}} voted for {{{veto_override_against}}} voted against {{{veto_override_abstention}}} abstained {{{veto_override_absent}}} absent {{{veto_override_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Reconsidered by the {{{enacted_by2}}} after veto	{{{date_reconsidered2}}}
Voting summary	{{{veto_override2_for}}} voted for {{{veto_override2_against}}} voted against {{{veto_override2_abstention}}} abstained {{{veto_override2_absent}}} absent {{{veto_override2_presentnotvoting}}} present not voting
Amends
{{{amends}}}
Repeals
{{{repeals}}}
Amended by
{{{amended_by}}}
Repealed by
{{{repealed_by}}}
Related legislation
{{{related_legislation}}}
{{{supreme_court}}} cases
{{{related_cases}}}
Struck down by
{{{struck_down_by}}}
Summary
{{{summary}}}
Keywords
{{{keywords}}}
Status: Unknown

This template summarizes information about a piece of legislation or a bill. It is designed to be generic so that it can be used for the bills, statutes and subsidiary legislation (delegated legislation) of any jurisdiction. If you have suggestions as to how the template may be improved, please leave a message on the talk page.

Specific infoboxes for European Union, United Kingdom (national and devolved) and United States (federal only) legislation are at {{Infobox EU legislation}}, {{Infobox UK legislation}} and {{Infobox U.S. legislation}} respectively (although this template also supports the latter two to a limited extent).

Legislation enacted by a legislature (e.g. an Act of Parliament/Congress)

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Proposed legislation considered (but failed) or in consideration by a legislature (e.g. a bill)

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Legislation enacted or considered without going through a legislature (e.g. a regulation or an order)

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Parameters

This infobox takes a number of parameters, which are all optional:

Parameter	Description
Basic information
short_title	The short title of the legislation or bill, which should preferably be the same as the article title. If the parameter is left blank or omitted, the article name is used.
legislature	The name of the legislature that enacted the legislation. You only need to use this parameter if the legislature of the jurisdiction in question is bicameral, and you wish to state its name rather than just the names of the upper house and lower house, which can be specified using |enacted_by= and |enacted_by2=.
image	An image to represent the person or institution that enacted the legislation, such as a coat of arms, a seal or a photograph of a building. Type the name of the image without the "File:" prefix and do not wikilink it.
imagesize	The width of the image in pixels (px), particularly if it is less than 180 px. Type the number without the "px" suffix ("150", not "150px"). If this parameter is left blank or omitted, the image size defaults to 180 px.
image_upright	Scale factor for the image, particularly to scale tall, narrow images correctly. See Help:Pictures#Upright_images for more information.
imagealt	Alt text for the image. For more information, see "Wikipedia:Alternative text for images".
caption	A caption for the image. Terms in the caption can be wikilinked, if desired.
long_title	The long title of the legislation.
citation	The citation of the legislation. If the legislation is available online, use a citation template where available to generate an external link automatically, or else create a link manually. If the citation uses square brackets, replace them with [ and ] when putting them inside an external link.
territorial_extent	The territorial area(s) to which the legislation extends or applies. If possible, provide a wikilink.
considered_by enacted_by	The name of the person or institution that considered or enacted the legislation. |considered_by= is used for proposed or failed legislation (e.g. bills) in which the institution did not or has not enacted the legislation, and |enacted_by= for successful ones. Wikilink the name to a Wikipedia article about the person or institution, if there is one. In a bicameral jurisdiction, use this parameter to specify the legislative chamber that initiated the legislation.
date_enacted date_passed	The date the legislation was enacted or passed. Select either |date_enacted= or |date_passed= depending on whether the term enacted or passed is customarily used in the jurisdiction. In line with "Wikipedia:Manual of Style (dates and numbers)#Linking and autoformatting of dates", do not wikilink dates.
considered_by2 enacted_by2 date_enacted2 date_passed2	In a bicameral legislature, use these parameters to specify the name of the legislative chamber that considered the legislation after it was initiated by the other chamber, and the date when the second chamber enacted or passed the legislation.
date_assented royal_assent date_signed	Use one of the following: |date_assented= – to indicate the date when a head of state or their representative gives formal assent to the legislation. |royal_assent= – to indicate the date when a constitutional monarch gives royal assent to legislation. |date_signed= – to indicate the date when a head of state or their representative in jurisdictions which do not use the term "assent" signs a piece of legislation (e.g., the President of Ireland; the governor of one of the US states; a constitutional monarch without royal assent powers such, as the Grand Duke of Luxembourg) Do not use parameter(s) from two or three of the above categories together.
assented_by signed_by	Use one of the following: |assented_by= – to indicate the assenter's identity where |date_assented= or |royal_assent= is used. |signed_by= – to indicate the signer's identity where |date_signed= is used. Do not use parameter(s) from two of the above categories together. The official title should precede the full name (e.g. “President John Doe”, not “John Doe” or “President Doe”).
date_vetoed	The date when the legislation was vetoed by the head of state or their representative. This does not apply to a pocket veto.
veto_type	The type of veto applied to the law, if the head of state or their representative has the right to veto the bill in multiple ways. This does not apply to a pocket veto. Use one of the following: Absolute – to indicate a veto which cannot be overridden (e.g., withholding of royal assent by the Monarch of the United Kingdom, or a final veto by the President of Cyprus). Package – to indicate a veto where the entire bill is returned to the legislature for reconsideration. Line-item – to indicate a veto where only a part of the bill is returned to the legislature for reconsideration. Reservation – to indicate a veto where the bill is submitted to the decision of a third party, other than a court or other authority with judicial review powers; typically, this would be the people in a referendum (e.g., a reservation of the bill to the significance of the people by the President of Ireland), though submission to a non-judicial third authority exists as well (e.g. reservation in Canada). Constitutional – to indicate a veto where the bill is referred to the supreme or constitutional court, or other authority with judicial review powers, to determine its constitutionality.
veto_overridden	The date when the veto was overridden: If the veto involves returning the bill to the legislature, this is the date of the legislative vote to override the veto. If the legislative debates are available online, create external links to them. If the veto involves submitting the bill to a referendum, this is the date of the referendum on that bill. Create an internal link to that Referendum's article. If the veto involves submitting the bill to non-judicial third authority, this is the date that third authority overturned the veto. This does not apply to a pocket veto or a constitutional veto.
reference_holding	The decision of the supreme or constitutional court, or other authority with judicial review powers, on a vetoed bill referred to it. Create an internal link to the court ruling's article; if no such article exists but the court's decision is available online, create an external link to it.
date_pocket_vetoed	The date when the legislation was pocket vetoed by the head of state or their representative (i.e. the bill became ineffective because the head of state or representative did not sign/assent or veto it within an allowed time).
date_became_law_by_inaction	The date when the legislation bill became law because the head of state or representative did not sign/assent or veto it within an allowed time.
date_commenced date_effective	The date when the legislation commenced (came into force), or became effective as law. Use the parameter that corresponds to the term customary in the jurisdiction, not both the parameters.
date_of_expiry	Date when the legislation automatically ceases to have effect (usually, but not always, when a sunset provision is included).
date_repealed	Date when the legislation is repealed. Note that legislation may be repealed before or after it had expired, so this parameter is not necessarily identical to |date_of_expiry=.
date_abrogated	Date when the legislation is abrogated without a formal repeal by the legislature, such as being struck down as unconstitutional, disallowed, or abrogated in a popular referendum.
administered_by	The institution administering the legislation. Not necessary for most legislation. Wikilink if possible.
Legislative history
bill_history_url	URL of the webpage on the legislature's website (or equivalent) that shows the legislative history of the bill, if available. Sometimes known as the "bill homepage".
bill	The name of the bill or proposed law when the legislation was still being considered by the institution specified in |enacted_by= or |considered_by=. Wikilink the name to an article about the bill, if there is one. In a bicameral jurisdiction, use this parameter to state the name of the bill that was introduced by the legislative chamber that initiated the legislation.
bill_citation	The citation of the bill. If the bill is available online, create an external link to it. If the citation uses square brackets, replace them with [ and ] when putting them inside an external link.
introduced_by	The name of the legislator or other authority who introduced the bill.
date_introduced	The date when the bill was introduced. Do not use this parameter if the introduction is considered part of another stage (e.g. First readings in Commonwealth realms, which are typically just the introduction of the bill, instead of a debate on its general outlines followed by a vote on whether or not to send it to committee form of First reading common in non-Westminster legislatures).
date_distributed	The date when the bill was distributed for circulation among MPs.
committee_responsible	The name of the Committee responsible for the topic of the bill. Use only the name of the committee itself (for example, "Financial Services" instead of "United States House Committee on Financial Services").
member_in_charge rapporteur	The name of the legislator responsible for handling the bill, if different from the person who introduced it. Use the parameter that corresponds to the term customary in the jurisdiction, not both the parameters.
preliminary_reading 1st_reading 2nd_reading 3rd_reading	The dates of the preliminary, first, second and third readings of the bill in the legislature. If the legislative debates are available online, create external links to them.
passed	The date when the bill was finally passed by the chamber in jurisdictions that do not use numbered readings (e.g. Continental European legislatures). Do not use this parameter together with the readings parameters.
committee_post1st committee_post2nd	The date(s) when the bill was considered by a legislative committee (other than a committee of the whole) between readings. Use committee_post1st and committee_post2nd as appropriate in the jurisdiction - committee_post1st if it occurs between first and second readings (Israel, US House of Representatives), and committee_post2nd if it occurs between second and third readings (US Senate, UK, Australia), not both the parameters.
committee_whole_label committee_whole	In some jurisdictions, name of the stage between the second and third readings where the bill is examined in detail (usually clause by clause), and the date(s) when it occurred. This is often named the "committee of the whole" (default), or sometimes the "committee stage" (Ireland, New Zealand) or "consideration in detail" (most lower houses of the bicameral parliaments in Australia). Omit if the stage was skipped (e.g. if no amendments were proposed or the chamber voted to skipped).
conf_committee_passed	In some jurisdictions, the date when the institution passed the version of the bill adopted by a conference committee.
preliminary_reading_for 1st_reading_for 2nd_reading_for 3rd_reading_for passed_for conf_committee_passed_for	How many members voted for the bill in a given reading or other vote for passage. Do not use this parameter if the vote is not taken on the bill as a whole (e.g. second readings in Israel).
preliminary_reading_against 1st_reading_against 2nd_reading_against 3rd_reading_against passed_against conf_committee_passed_against	How many members voted against the bill in a given reading or other vote for passage. Do not use this parameter if the vote is not taken on the bill as a whole (e.g. second readings in Israel).
preliminary_reading_abstention 1st_reading_abstention 2nd_reading_abstention 3rd_reading_abstention passed_abstention conf_committee_passed_abstention	How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. "present", "blank vote") in a given reading or other vote for passage. Do not use this parameter if the vote is not taken on the bill as a whole (e.g. second readings in Israel).
preliminary_reading_absent 1st_reading_absent 2nd_reading_absent 3rd_reading_absent passed_absent conf_committee_passed_absent	How many members were absent from the vote in a given reading or other vote for passage. Do not use this parameter if the vote is not taken on the bill as a whole (e.g. second readings in Israel).
preliminary_reading_presentnotvoting 1st_reading_presentnotvoting 2nd_reading_presentnotvoting 3rd_reading_presentnotvoting passed_presentnotvoting conf_committee_passed_presentnotvoting	How many members were present at the vote in a given reading or other vote for passage, but did not vote. This does not include a vote to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. "present", "blank vote"). Do not use this parameter if the vote is not taken on the bill as a whole (e.g. second readings in Israel).
committee_report	The name of a report issued by a legislative committee about the bill that was eventually enacted. If the report is available online, create an external link to it.
bill2 bill_citation2 bill_date2 member_in_charge2 rapporteur2 introduced_on2 committee_responsible preliminary_reading2 preliminary_reading2_for preliminary_reading2_against preliminary_reading2_abstention preliminary_reading2_absent preliminary_reading2_presentnotvoting 1st_reading2 1st_reading2_for 1st_reading2_against 1st_reading2_abstention 1st_reading2_absent 1st_reading2_presentnotvoting committee_post1st2 2nd_reading2 2nd_reading2_for 2nd_reading2_against 2nd_reading2_abstention 2nd_reading2_absent 2nd_reading2_presentnotvoting committee_post2nd2 committee_whole_label2 committee_whole2 3rd_reading2 3rd_reading2_for 3rd_reading2_against 3rd_reading2_abstention 3rd_reading2_absent 1st_reading2_presentnotvoting passed2 passed2_for passed2_against passed2_abstention passed2_absent passed2_presentnotvoting conf_committee_passed2 conf_committee_passed2_for conf_committee_passed2_against conf_committee_passed2_abstention conf_committee_passed2_absent conf_committee_passed2_presentnotvoting committee_report2	In a bicameral legislature, use these parameters to specify information about the bill that was considered in one chamber after it was passed by the other chamber. In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, such as most Continental European legislatures, the passed2, passed2_for, passed2_against, passed2_abstention, passed2_absent, and passed2_presentnotvoting parameters apply to the decision of the second chamber to reject a bill, to pass it in an amended version, or (in the Czech Senate's case) to resolve not to consider the bill; if the second chamber didn't decide on the bill within the alloted time, passed2 should be used to specify the date on which the time-limit ended.
date_conf_committee	In some jurisdictions, the date when a conference committee passed a bill. This parameter should be used together with |conf_committee_passed= and |conf_committee_passed2= – use these parameters to indicate the dates when the upper and lower legislative chambers passed the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee.
second_chamber_action	In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, the action taken by the second chamber on the bill. The possible values are: rejected passed after rejection passed with amendments amendments rejected resolved not to consider passed by inaction If |second_chamber_action= is left empty, or if some value other than the ones above is given to, "Passed" is displayed.
date_conf_committee	In some jurisdictions, the date when a conference committee passed a bill. This parameter should be used together with |conf_committee_passed= and |conf_committee_passed2= – use these parameters to indicate the dates when the upper and lower legislative chambers passed the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee.
white_paper	The name of a white paper relating to the legislation. If the white paper is available online, create an external link to it.
date_amendments_considered	In bicameral legislatures, if amendments were made to the bill by the second chamber, the date(s) when these amendments were considered by the originating chamber. This includes a rejection of the bill in bicameral legislatures that employ an asymmetrical process.
amendments_considered_for	In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, how many members voted for the first chamber's final decision on the amendments or rejection made by the second chamber.
amendments_considered_against	In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, how many members voted against the first chamber's final decision on the amendments or rejection made by the second chamber.
amendments_considered_abstention	In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, how many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. "present", "blank vote") in the first chamber's final decision on the amendments or rejection made by the second chamber.
amendments_considered_absent	In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, how many members were absent from the vote in the first chamber's final decision on the amendments or rejection made by the second chamber.
amendments_considered_presentnotvoting	In a bicameral legislature that employs an asymmetrical process, how many members were present at the vote in the first chamber's final decision on the amendments or rejection made by the second chamber, but did not vote. This does not include a vote to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. "present", "blank vote").
date_final_passage	In bicameral legislatures that employ a symmetrical process, the date when all amendments to the bill have been ultimately considered and the bill has finally passed both chambers.
date_reconsidered	The date when a vetoed bill, returned to the legislature, was reconsidered by the institution specified in |enacted_by= or |considered_by=.
veto_override_for	How many members voted for a veto override during the first chamber's reconsideration of a vetoed bill.
veto_override_against	How many members voted against a veto override during the first chamber's reconsideration of a vetoed bill.
veto_override_abstention	How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. "present", "blank vote") in the first chamber's vote on a veto override during the first chamber's reconsideration of a vetoed bill.
veto_override_absent	How many members were absent from the first chamber's vote on a veto override during the first chamber's reconsideration of a vetoed bill.
veto_override_presentnotvoting	How many members were present at the first chamber's vote on a veto override during the first chamber's reconsideration of a vetoed bill, but did not vote. This does not include a vote to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. "present", "blank vote").
date_reconsidered2 veto_override2_for veto_override2_against veto_override2_abstention veto_override2_absent veto_override2_presentnotvoting	In a bicameral legislature, use these parameters to specify information about the second chamber's reconsideration of a vetoed bill.
amends	The citations of any notable legislation that this legislation amends. If available, wikilink the article or external link the texts of the amended legislation.
repeals	The citations of any notable legislation that this legislation repeals. If available, wikilink the article or external link the texts of the repealed legislation.
amended_by	The citations of any notable amendments to this legislation. If available, wikilink the article or external link the texts of the amendments.
repealed_by	The citations of any notable legislation repealing parts or previous versions of this legislation. If available, wikilink the article or external link the texts of the repealing legislation.
related_legislation	The names and citations of any related pieces of legislation. Where possible, link the name of a related piece of legislation to a Wikipedia article about it, and link the citation to an external website containing the text of the related legislation.
related_cases	Court cases of the jurisdiction's supreme court relating to this legislation. Where possible, link the name of a court case to a Wikipedia article about it, and link the citation to an external website containing the text of the ruling.
supreme_court	Name of the supreme court issuing the cases listed in |related_cases=.
struck_down_by	The citations of any court case striking down this legislation as unconstitutional. Where possible, link the name of a court case to a Wikipedia article about it, and link the citation to an external website containing the text of the ruling.
summary	A very brief summary of the subjects that the legislation deals with.
keywords	A list of keywords that describe the legal issues dealt with by the legislation. List keywords alphabetically, separate them with commas, and link them to appropriate Wikipedia articles wherever possible; for example, "[[Bailment]], [[common carrier]], [[negligence]], [[strict liability]]".
Status
status	The status of the bill or legislation. The possible values are: pending pending first pending second pending referendum pending assent not passed vetoed veto override failed current not yet in force not fully in force halted in force amended expired repealed spent struck down disallowed abrogated void void ab initio If some value other than the ones above is given to |status=, "Unknown" is displayed.

Examples

Statute

Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act
Legislative Assembly of Singapore
Long title An Act to make temporary provisions for the maintenance of public order, the control of supplies by sea to Singapore, and the prevention of strikes and lock-outs in essential services
Citation	Ordinance No. 26 of 1955, now Cap. 67, 2000 Rev. Ed.
Territorial extent	Whole of Singapore
Enacted by	Legislative Assembly of Singapore
Enacted	22 September 1955
Commenced	21 October 1955
Legislative history
Introduced by	Chief Secretary William Allmond Codrington Goode
Introduced	31 August 1955
First reading	18 August 1955
Second reading	22 September 1955
Third reading	22 September 1955
Status: In force

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Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act
Legislative Assembly of Singapore
Long title An Act to make temporary provisions for the maintenance of public order, the control of supplies by sea to Singapore, and the prevention of strikes and lock-outs in essential services
Citation	Ordinance No. 26 of 1955, now Cap. 67, 2000 Rev. Ed.
Territorial extent	Whole of Singapore
Enacted by	Legislative Assembly of Singapore
Enacted	22 September 1955
Commenced	21 October 1955
Legislative history
Introduced by	Chief Secretary William Allmond Codrington Goode
Introduced	31 August 1955
First reading	18 August 1955
Second reading	22 September 1955
Third reading	22 September 1955
Status: In force

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Statute made after overridden veto

Act 123/2017 Sb.
Parliament of the Czech Republic
Long title Act of 1 March 2017, amending Act No. 114/1992 Sb., on Nature and Landscape Protection, as amended
Citation	123/2017 Sb.
Passed by	Chamber of Deputies
Passed	2 December 2016
Passed by	Senate
Passed	18 January 2017
Vetoed by	President Miloš Zeman
Vetoed	10 March 2017
Veto overridden	4 April 2017
Effective	11 April 2017
Legislative history
First chamber: Chamber of Deputies
Bill citation	Sněmovní tisk č. 501 (7th Legislature)
First reading	7 October 2015–20 January 2016
Second reading	4 May 2016–25 May 2016
Third reading	1 July 2016–2 December 2016
Second chamber: Senate
Passed with amendments	18 January 2017
Final stages
Senate amendments rejected by the Chamber of Deputies	21 February 2017–1 March 2017
Reconsidered by the Chamber of Deputies after veto	4 April 2017
Voting summary	117 voted for 18 voted against 14 abstained
Status: In force

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Act 123/2017 Sb.
Parliament of the Czech Republic
Long title Act of 1 March 2017, amending Act No. 114/1992 Sb., on Nature and Landscape Protection, as amended
Citation	123/2017 Sb.
Passed by	Chamber of Deputies
Passed	2 December 2016
Passed by	Senate
Passed	18 January 2017
Vetoed by	President Miloš Zeman
Vetoed	10 March 2017
Veto overridden	4 April 2017
Effective	11 April 2017
Legislative history
First chamber: Chamber of Deputies
Bill citation	Sněmovní tisk č. 501 (7th Legislature)
First reading	7 October 2015–20 January 2016
Second reading	4 May 2016–25 May 2016
Third reading	1 July 2016–2 December 2016
Second chamber: Senate
Passed with amendments	18 January 2017
Final stages
Senate amendments rejected by the Chamber of Deputies	21 February 2017–1 March 2017
Reconsidered by the Chamber of Deputies after veto	4 April 2017
Voting summary	117 voted for 18 voted against 14 abstained
Status: In force

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Unpassed bill

Naval Aid Bill
Parliament of Canada
Long title An Act to authorize measures for increasing the effective naval forces of the Empire.
Considered by	Parliament of Canada
Legislative history
Introduced by	Robert Borden
First reading	December 5, 1912
Third reading	May 15, 1913
Status: Not passed

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Naval Aid Bill
Parliament of Canada
Long title An Act to authorize measures for increasing the effective naval forces of the Empire.
Considered by	Parliament of Canada
Legislative history
Introduced by	Robert Borden
First reading	December 5, 1912
Third reading	May 15, 1913
Status: Not passed

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Passed but vetoed bill

Lex TVN
Parliament of Poland
Long title Act of 11 August 2021 on the amendment of the "Broadcasting and the Cinematography Act"
Considered by	Sejm
Considered by	Senate
Vetoed by	President Andrzej Duda
Vetoed	27 December 2021
Legislative history
First chamber: Sejm
Passed	18 December 2021
Voting summary	229 voted for 212 voted against 11 abstained
Final stages
Senate amendments considered by the Sejm	18 December 2021
Status: Vetoed

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Lex TVN
Parliament of Poland
Long title Act of 11 August 2021 on the amendment of the "Broadcasting and the Cinematography Act"
Considered by	Sejm
Considered by	Senate
Vetoed by	President Andrzej Duda
Vetoed	27 December 2021
Legislative history
First chamber: Sejm
Passed	18 December 2021
Voting summary	229 voted for 212 voted against 11 abstained
Final stages
Senate amendments considered by the Sejm	18 December 2021
Status: Vetoed

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Technical information

The |image= parameter in the template contains (with slight modifications) the following function:

<syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext" style="overflow: auto"> Template:Infobox legislation/images </syntaxhighlight>

The function does the following tasks:

• If the parameter |image= is used in the template, that image is displayed.
• If |image= is not used, a check is done to see if the value of |legislature= or |enacted_by= is listed in {{Infobox legislation/images}}. If the result is blank, then no image is displayed. If the result is an image file (the coat of arms or seal, or a photograph of a building representing the person or institution that enacted the legislation), then the image file is displayed. {{Infobox legislation/images}} can be tweaked to display different images depending on the date when the legislation was decided – for help with this, leave a message on the talk page.
• If a value is specified for |imagesize=, the image is given that width; otherwise the image width defaults to "frameless".
• If a value, adds |upright=value to image. Values less than 1 scale the image down (0.9 = 90%); values greater than 1 scale the image up (1.15 = 115%).
• In either case the image is given alt text specified by |imagealt=.

JackLee came up with the first version of this function for {{Infobox court case}}, but thanks are due to Chris Cunningham for coming up with a cleaner solution that works better.

TemplateData

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TemplateData for Infobox legislation

TemplateData

Infobox for an article about an act, statute, bill, regulation, order, measure or other legislation in any jurisdiction. European Union, United Kingdom and United States federal legislations have specialised infoboxes of their own. Template parameters[Edit template data] This template has custom formatting. Parameter Description Type Status Short title short_title name Short title of the legislation. If a bill, enter the bill's current or most recent short title. Default {{PAGENAMEBASE}} String suggested Legislature legislature Name of the legislature or institution enacting the legislation, wikilinked. Automatically sets image if available. Content suggested Image image An image representing the institution or office that enacted/is enacting the legislation, such as a coat of arms, a seal, an emblem or a photograph of the institution's building. Omit "File:". Overrides any automatically set image. Default {{Infobox legislation/images|image={{if empty|{{legislature|}}}|{{considered_by|}}}|{{{enacted_by|}}}}}|date={{{date_enacted|}}}}} File optional Image size imagesize image_size Size of the image automatically set or specified in the image parameter. String optional Image upright factor image_upright upright Scale factor for the image specified in 'image', particularly to scale tall, narrow images correctly. See 'Help:Pictures#Upright_images' for more information. Default 1 Number optional Image alternative text imagealt Description of the specified image when the image cannot be rendered, or for screen readers. Strongly recommended if an image is specified. String optional Image caption caption Caption for the image. This explains the image or its purpose in the current context and therefore is not necessarily the same as the alt text. Content optional Long title long_title The long "official" title of the legislation or bill, in jurisdictions that use them. String suggested Autocollapse long title autocollapse_long_title Set to any value to collapse the long title on page load. Useful for long titles that are very long. Auto value true String optional Citation citation The citation of the legislation or bill. Use a template from 'Category:Law citation templates' or manually create an external link to the legislation if available online. Replace square brackets in the citation text with [ and ] Content suggested Territorial extent territorial_extent The territorial area(s) to which the legislation extends or applies. Wikilink where possible. Content suggested Considered by considered_by The institution (usually a debate chamber) that is considering/has considered the bill or proposed/failed legislation. If the bill was passed or enacted by this institution, use 'enacted_by' instead. Wikilink where possible. Content optional Enacted by enacted_by The institution (usually a debate chamber) that enacted the legislation. For bicameral legislatures, this is the first chamber the bill was introduced in. If the legislation is still being debated by or failed to be enacted by this chamber, use 'considered_by' instead. Wikilink where possible. Content suggested Date passed date_passed Date when the legislation was passed by the institution specified in 'enacted_by'. Use 'date_enacted' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not both. Date optional Date enacted date_enacted Date when the legislation was enacted by the institution specified in 'enacted_by'. Use 'date_passed' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not both. Date suggested Considered by (second chamber) considered_by2 The second chamber that is considering/has considered the bill or proposed/failed legislation. For bicameral legislatures only. If the bill was passed or enacted by this chamber, use 'enacted_by2' instead. Wikilink where possible. Content optional Enacted by (second chamber) enacted_by2 The second chamber that enacted the legislation. For bicameral legislatures only. If the legislation is still being debated by or failed to be enacted by this chamber, use 'considered_by2' instead. Wikilink where possible. Content optional Date passed (second chamber) date_passed2 Date when the legislation was passed by the institution specified in 'enacted_by2'. For bicameral legislatures only. Use 'date_enacted2' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not both. Date optional Date enacted (second chamber) date_enacted2 Date when the legislation was enacted by the chamber specified in 'enacted_by2'. For bicameral legislatures only. Use 'date_passed2' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not both. Date optional Assented to by assented_by Person who gave assent to the legislation. Only use if 'date_assented' or 'royal_assent' is used. Wikilink if possible. The official title should precede the name (e.g. “President John Doe”, not “John Doe”). String optional Date assented to date_assented Date when a head of state or their representative gave formal assent to the legislation. Use 'royal_assent' or 'date_signed' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not two or all three simultaneously. Date suggested Date of royal assent royal_assent Date when a monarch or their representative gave royal assent to the legislation. Use 'date_assented' or 'date_signed' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not two or all three simultaneously. Date optional Signed by signed_by Person who signed the legislation into law. Do not use for countersignatures (e.g. those of the responsible minister(s) or the presiding officer(s) of the legislature). Only use if 'date_signed' is used. Wikilink if possible. Content optional Date signed date_signed Date when a head of state or their representative signed the legislation into law. Use 'date_assented' or 'royal_assent' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not two or all three simultaneously. Date optional Vetoed by vetoed_by Person who vetoed the law or otherwise prevented the bill from becoming law. Content optional Date vetoed date_vetoed Date when a head of state or their representative vetoed the law or otherwise prevented the bill from becoming law. Date optional Veto type veto_type In jurisdictions where multiple types of veto are possible, the type of veto used on the bill. Use one of the following: Absolute (a veto which cannot be overridden)/Package (the entire bill is returned to the legislature for reconsideration)/Line-item (only a part of the bill is returned to the legislature for reconsideration)/Reservation (the bill is submitted to a referendum, or to a third government authority without judicial review powers)/Constitutional (the bill is referred to the supreme or constitutional court for a priori judicial review). Content optional Date veto was overriden veto_overridden Date when a package or line-item veto was overriden by the legislature, when a vote was held on a reserved bill which was submitted to a referendum, or when the decision was taken on a reserved bill which was brought to a third authority. Date optional Reference holding reference_holding In jurisdictions where this is possible, a wikilink or external link to the decision of a court or other institution with judicial review powers that the vetoed bill was referred to. Content optional Date pocket vetoed date_pocket_vetoed In jurisdictions where this is possible, the date when the bill was vetoed by inaction. Date optional Date when bill became law by inaction date_became_law_by_inaction The date when the bill automatically became law without the head of state's (or other officeholder's) assent or signature. Date optional Date commenced date_commenced commencement Date when the legislation came into force. This may be different from the date of assent or signature. Use 'date_effective' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not both. Date suggested Date effective date_effective Date when the legislation became effective as law. This may be different from the date of assent or signature. Use 'date_commenced' instead if appropriate in jurisdiction, but not both. Date optional Date of expiry date_of_expiry Date when the legislation automatically ceases to have effect (usually, but not always, when a sunset provision is included). Date optional Date repealed date_repealed Date when the legislation is repealed. Note that legislation may be repealed before or after it had expired, so this parameter is not necessarily identical to 'date_of_expiry'. Date optional Date abrogated date_abrogated Date when the legislation is abrogated without a formal repeal by the legislature, such as judicial review, a successful abrogative referendum, or disallowance. Date optional Authorizing legislation authorizing_legislation For secondary legislation (e.g. regulations, rules, statutory instruments), the legislation that authorizes the making/enactment of this legislation. Example [[Transport Integration Act 2010]] Content optional Administered by administered_by The institution administering the legislation. Not necessary for most legislation. Wikilink if possible. Content optional White paper white_paper The name of a white paper relating to the legislation. Create an external link to the white paper if available online. Content optional Name of code affected code no description Content optional Divisions of code affected code_section_name The name used for the "base-unit" for the Code's provisions. Leave blank if the jurisdiction calls these "section". Suggested values Article Clause String optional Acts affected by codification codification_affects no description Content optional Acts amended by codification codification_amends no description Content optional Acts repealed by codification codification_repeals no description Content optional Code titles affected code_titles_affected no description Content optional Code titles amended code_titles_amended no description Content optional Code sections created code_sections_created no description Content optional Code sections affected code_sections_affected no description Content optional Code sections amended code_sections_amended no description Content optional Bill history webpage bill_history_url URL of the webpage on the legislature's website (or equivalent) that shows the legislative history of the bill, if available. Sometimes known as the "bill homepage". The "Legislative history" heading will be linked to that page. Example https://parlwork.aph.gov.au/bills/r6889 URL suggested Bill title bill Name of the bill or proposed law when the legislation was still being considered by the institution specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if this is still a bill in this institution and the name is the same as the current 'short_title'. String suggested Bill citation bill_citation The citation of the bill for this legislation in the institution specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if this is still a bill in this institution and the citation is the same as the current 'citation'. Create an external link to the bill if available online. Replace square brackets in the citation text with [ and ] Content suggested Introduced by introduced_by The member of the legislature that introduced the bill into the chamber. Wikilink where possible. Content suggested Date introduced date_introduced introduced_on bill_date Date when the bill was introduced into the legislative chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Date suggested Committee responsible committee_responsible The legislative committee that the bill was referred to, if any. Content optional Preliminary reading preliminary_reading In Israel's Knesset, date(s) when the (private member's) bill had its preliminary reading. If read over multiple days, specify a date range. Date optional Votes for (preliminary reading) preliminary_reading_for How many members voted for the bill in its preliminary reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (preliminary reading) preliminary_reading_against How many members voted against the bill in its preliminary reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (preliminary reading) preliminary_reading_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's preliminary reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (preliminary reading) preliminary_reading_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's preliminary reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (preliminary reading) preliminary_reading_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's preliminary reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional First reading 1st_reading Date when the bill was read a first time in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. If in the unlikely circumstance the bill was first read over multiple days, specify a date range. Date suggested Votes for (first reading) 1st_reading_for How many members voted for the bill in its first reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (first reading) 1st_reading_against How many members voted against the bill in its first reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (first reading) 1st_reading_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's first reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (first reading) 1st_reading_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's first reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (first reading) 1st_reading_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's first reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Date(s) considered in committee between first and second readings committee_post1st no description Date optional Second reading 2nd_reading Date(s) when the bill was read a second time in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. If read over multiple days, specify a date range. Date suggested Votes for (second reading) 2nd_reading_for How many members voted for the bill in its second reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (second reading) 2nd_reading_against How many members voted against the bill in its second reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (second reading) 2nd_reading_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's second reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (second reading) 2nd_reading_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's second reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (second reading) 2nd_reading_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's second reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Date(s) considered in committee between second reading and committee of the whole/third reading committee_post2nd no description Date optional Committee of the whole title committee_whole_label In some jurisdictions, name of the stage between the second and third readings used by the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by' in which the provisions of the bill is examined in detail (usually clause by clause) and amendments by legislators are considered. Suggested values Consideration in detail Committee stage Default [[Committee of the whole]] Content suggested Date(s) considered by committee of the whole committee_whole Date(s) when the bill and its proposed amendments were considered by a committee of the whole in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this. If considered over multiple days, specify a date range. Omit if stage was skipped. Date suggested Third reading 3rd_reading Date when the bill was read a third time in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. If in the unlikely circumstance the bill was read at this stage over multiple days, specify a date range. Date suggested Votes for (third reading) 3rd_reading_for How many members voted for the bill in its third reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (third reading) 3rd_reading_against How many members voted against the bill in its third reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (third reading) 3rd_reading_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's third reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (third reading) 3rd_reading_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's third reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (third reading) 3rd_reading_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's third reading in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Date(s) passed by the chamber (without three readings) passed Date(s) when the bill was passed by the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings or the date of those readings is unknown. Date optional Votes for (passage without three readings) passed_for How many members voted for the bill's passage in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Votes against (passage without three readings) passed_against How many members voted against the bill's passage in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Votes to abstain (passage without three readings) passed_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on the bill's passage in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Members absent (passage without three readings) passed_absent How many members were absent from the vote on the bill's passage in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Members present but not voting (passage without three readings) passed_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote on the bill's passage in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', but did not cast a vote, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Committee report name committee_report The name of a report issued by a committee in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by' about the bill. Create an external link to the report if available online. Content optional Bill title (second chamber) bill2 Name of the bill or proposed law when the legislation was still being considered by the chamber specified in 'enacted_by2' or 'considered_by2'. For bicameral legislatures only. String optional Bill citation (second chamber) bill_citation2 The citation of the bill for this legislation in the second chamber. For bicameral legislatures only. Create an external link to the bill if available online. Replace square brackets in the citation text with [ and ] Content optional Member in charge (second chamber) introduced_by2 The member of the legislature responsible for the carriage of the bill through the chamber. For bicameral legislatures only. Wikilink where possible. Content optional Date bill received from first chamber (second chamber) date_introduced2 bill_date2 introduced_on2 Date when the second chamber received the bill from the first chamber. For bicameral legislatures only. Date optional Action taken by second chamber (asymmetrical legislative procedure) second_chamber_action In jurisdictions with a bicameral legislature that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, such as Poland or the Czech Republic, the action taken by the second chamber on bills passed by the first chamber. Select from the following: rejected/passed after rejection/passed with amendments/amendments rejected/resolved not to consider/passed by inaction. Do not capitalise. Leave blank if the bill was passed without amendment. Other values will default to 'passed without amendment'. Suggested values rejected passed after rejection passed with amendments amendments rejected resolved not to consider passed by inaction String optional First reading (second chamber) 1st_reading2 Date when the bill was read a first time in the second chamber. For bicameral legislatures that use a symmetrical legislative procedure only. If in the unlikely circumstance the bill was first read over multiple days, specify a date range. Date optional Votes for (first reading; second chamber) 1st_reading2_for How many members voted for the bill in its first reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (first reading; second chamber) 1st_reading2_against How many members voted against the bill in its first reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (first reading; second chamber) 1st_reading2_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's first reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (first reading; second chamber) 1st_reading2_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's first reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (first reading; second chamber) 1st_reading2_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's first reading in the second chamber, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Date(s) considered in committee between first and second readings (second chamber) committee_post1st2 no description Date optional Second reading (second chamber) 2nd_reading2 Date(s) when the bill was read a second time in the second chamber. For bicameral legislatures that use a symmetrical legislative procedure only. If read over multiple days, specify a date range. Date optional Votes for (second reading; second chamber) 2nd_reading2_for How many members voted for the bill in its second reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (second reading; second chamber) 2nd_reading2_against How many members voted against the bill in its second reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (second reading; second chamber) 2nd_reading2_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's second reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (second reading; second chamber) 2nd_reading2_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's second reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (second reading; second chamber) 2nd_reading2_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's second reading in the second chamber, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Date(s) considered in committee between second reading and committee of the whole/third reading (second chamber) committee_post2nd2 no description Date optional Committee of the whole title (second chamber) committee_whole_label2 In some jurisdictions, name of the stage between the second and third readings used by the second chamber in which the provisions of the bill is examined in detail (usually clause by clause) and amendments by legislators are considered. For bicameral legislatures only. Suggested values Consideration in detail Committee stage Content optional Date(s) considered by committee of the whole (second chamber) committee_whole2 Date(s) when the bill and its proposed amendments were considered by a committee of the whole in the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this. For bicameral legislatures only. If considered over multiple days, specify a date range. Omit if stage was skipped. Date optional Third reading (second chamber) 3rd_reading2 Date when the bill was read a third time in the second chamber. For bicameral legislatures that use a symmetrical legislative procedure only. If in the unlikely circumstance the bill was read at this stage over multiple days, specify a date range. Date optional Votes for (third reading; second chamber) 3rd_reading2_for How many members voted for the bill in its third reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes against (third reading; second chamber) 3rd_reading2_against How many members voted against the bill in its third reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Votes to abstain (third reading; second chamber) 3rd_reading2_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the bill's third reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members absent (third reading; second chamber) 3rd_reading2_absent How many members were absent from the vote in the bill's third reading in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Members present but not voting (third reading; second chamber) 3rd_reading2_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote in the bill's third reading in the second chamber, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken, or if votes were only taken on amendments. Number optional Date(s) passed by the chamber (second chamber) passed2 Date(s) when the bill was passed by the second chamber, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings or the date of those readings is unknown. In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, this includes a date where the second chamber rejected a bill or resolved not to consider it. Date suggested Votes for (passage without three readings; second chamber) passed2_for How many members voted for the bill's passage in the second chamber, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Votes against (passage without three readings; second chamber) passed2_against How many members voted against the bill's passage in the second chamber, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Votes to abstain (passage without three readings; second chamber) passed2_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on the bill's passage in the second chamber, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Members absent (passage without three readings; second chamber) passed2_absent How many members were absent from the vote on the bill's passage in the second chamber, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Members present but not voting (passage without three readings; second chamber) passed2_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote on the bill's passage in the second chamber, but did not cast a vote, if that chamber does not pass bills in three readings. Number optional Committee report name (second chamber) committee_report2 The name of a report issued by a committee in the second chamber about the bill. For bicameral legislatures only. Create an external link to the report if available online. Content optional Date(s) when amendments from second chamber considered by first chamber date_amendments_considered Date(s) when amendments made by the second chamber to the bill were considered by the originating chamber. In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, this includes a date where the first chamber considered the second chamber's rejection of a bill. For bicameral legislatures only. If considered over multiple days, specify a date range. Omit if no amendments were made. Date optional Votes for (first chamber's final decision in an asymmetrical procedure) amendments_considered_for In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, how many members voted for the first chamber's final decision on the bill. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes against (first chamber's final decision in an asymmetrical procedure) amendments_considered_against In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, how many members voted against the first chamber's final decision on the bill. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes to abstain (first chamber's final decision in an asymmetrical procedure) amendments_considered_abstention In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, how many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on the first chamber's final decision on the bill. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members absent (first chamber's final decision in an asymmetrical procedure) amendments_considered_absent In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, how many members were absent from the vote on the first chamber's final decision on the bill. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members present but not voting (first chamber's final decision in an asymmetrical procedure) amendments_considered_presentnotvoting In bicameral legislatures that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, how many members were present at the vote on the first chamber's final decision on the bill, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Date conference committee adopted bill date_conf_committee Date when the conference committee adopted their version of the bill, in jurisdictions that do this. Date optional Date conference committee bill passed conf_committee_passed Date when the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee is passed by the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this. Date optional Votes for (conference committee) conf_committee_passed_for How many members voted for the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes against (conference committee) conf_committee_passed_against How many members voted against the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes to abstain (conference committee) conf_committee_passed_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members absent (conference committee) conf_committee_passed_absent How many members were absent from the vote on the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members present but not voting (conference committee) conf_committee_passed_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote on the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', in jurisdictions that do this, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Date conference committee bill passed (second chamber) conf_committee_passed2 Date when the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee is passed by the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this. For bicameral legislatures only. Date optional Votes for (conference committee; second chamber) conf_committee_passed2_for How many members voted for the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes against (conference committee; second chamber) conf_committee_passed2_against How many members voted against the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes to abstain (conference committee; second chamber) conf_committee_passed2_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members absent (conference committee; second chamber) conf_committee_passed2_absent How many members were absent from the vote on the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members present but not voting (conference committee; second chamber) conf_committee_passed2_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote on the version of the bill adopted by the conference committee in the second chamber, in jurisdictions that do this, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Date finally passed by both chambers date_final_passage Date when the bill, after consideration of amendments, is finally passed by both chambers, with or without amendment. For bicameral legislatures that use a symmetrical legislative procedure only. Omit if no amendments were made. Date optional Date(s) reconsidered after veto date_reconsidered no description Date optional Votes for (veto override) veto_override_for How many members voted to override the bill's veto in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes against (veto override) veto_override_against How many members voted against overriding the bill's veto in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes to abstain (veto override) veto_override_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on overriding the bill's veto in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members absent (veto override) veto_override_absent How many members were absent from the vote on overriding the bill's veto in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by'. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members present but not voting (veto override) veto_override_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote on overriding the bill's veto in the chamber specified in 'enacted_by' or 'considered_by', but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Date(s) reconsidered after veto (second chamber) date_reconsidered2 In some jurisdictions with a bicameral legislature that use an asymmetrical legislative procedure, such as the Czech Republic, the bill may be reconsidered only by the lower chamber. Date optional Votes for (veto override; second chamber) veto_override2_for How many members voted to override the bill's veto in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes against (veto override; second chamber) veto_override2_against How many members voted against overriding the bill's veto in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Votes to abstain (veto override; second chamber) veto_override2_abstention How many members voted to abstain (however called in the jurisdiction; e.g. 'present', 'blank vote') at the vote on overriding the bill's veto in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members absent (veto override; second chamber) veto_override2_absent How many members were absent from the vote on overriding the bill's veto in the second chamber. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Members present but not voting (veto override; second chamber) veto_override2_presentnotvoting How many members were present at the vote on overriding the bill's veto in the second chamber, but did not cast a vote. Omit if no vote was taken. Number optional Amends amends List of citations of other notable legislation that this legislation amends. Wikilink or external link where possible. Content optional Repeals repeals List of citations of other notable legislation that this legislation repeals. Wikilink or external link where possible. Content optional Amended by amended_by List of citations of other notable legislation that amends this legislation. Wikilink or external link where possible. Content optional Amended by amendments Same as 'amended_by', but this parameter is deprecated. Content deprecated Repealed by repealed_by Citation of the legislation that repealed this legislation. Wikilink or external link if possible. Content optional Related legislation related_legislation related Names and citations of any other related legislation. Wikilink name and external link citation where possible. Content optional Related court cases related_cases Names and citations of any notable cases regarding this legislation in a superior court or other institution with judicial review powers. Wikilink name and external link citation where possible. Content optional Superior court considering this legislation supreme_court Name of the court or other institution with judicial review powers that dealt with the cases listed in 'related_cases'. Content optional Struck down by struck_down_by A wikilink or external link to the decision of a court or other institution with judicial review powers that struck down this bill for unconstitutionality. Content optional Summary summary A very brief summary of the subjects that the legislation deals with. Content suggested Keywords keywords A comma-separated list of keywords that describe the legal issues dealt with by the legislation. List keywords alphabetically and wikilink them wherever possible. Content suggested Status status The status of the legislation or bill. Select from the provided values in the "suggested values" list. Do not use other values—those will generate an 'unknown' status. Suggested values pending not passed vetoed veto override failed withdrawn blocked not yet in force not fully in force current in force in force amended amended expired spent repealed disallowed abrogated struck down halted void void ab initio pending first pending second pending referendum pending assent String required

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