legislation

parliamentary

draft

fresh, further, new

effective, tough

complex

controversial

unworkable

The new environmental regulations proved unworkable for most small businesses in the industry.

knee-jerk

The government rushed through knee-jerk legislation without properly consulting with affected communities.

anti-abortion, anti-discrimination, employment, environmental, financial, gun control, health, housing, social, etc.

piece

The government passed an important piece of legislation to protect workers' rights last year.

need, require

call for, propose

Environmental groups have called for stricter legislation to protect our forests from illegal logging.

draft, draw up

bring forward, initiate

The government brought forward new legislation to protect workers' rights in the workplace.

approve, enact, introduce, pass

The government recently introduced legislation to protect workers from unfair hiring practices.

adopt

The government adopted new legislation to protect workers from unfair employment practices.

block, delay

New laws were delayed in parliament after the opposition raised several concerns.

amend

repeal

comply with

All restaurants must comply with food safety legislation to protect their customers.

come into effect, come into force

The government's new environmental legislation comes into force next January.

under ~

Workers are protected from unfair treatment under existing legislation in most countries.

~ against

The government passed new legislation against workplace bullying last year.

~ on

The government recently passed new legislation on workplace safety standards.