Session Law
/ˈsɛʃən lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A compilation of statutes enacted by a legislature during a single legislative session, published in chronological order before codification.
Lawyers often consult session laws to understand the exact text of statutes as originally passed.
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Commentary
Session laws provide the authoritative text of laws as enacted and are critical for historical legal research and verifying amendments prior to codification.
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