Reform Bill

American

noun

English History.

any of the bills passed by Parliament (1832, 1867, 1884) providing for an increase in the number of voters in elections for the House of Commons, especially the bill of 1832 by which many rotten boroughs were disfranchised.

Reform Bill British

noun

history any of several bills or acts extending the franchise or redistributing parliamentary seats, esp the acts of 1832 and 1867

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Argentine protesters angry over a labor reform bill clashed with police Wednesday outside Congress, as lawmakers debated plans to facilitate work contract flexibility and make it easier and cheaper to fire staff.

From Barron's

The draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill includes plans to cap ground rent at £250, ban the sale of new leasehold flats and give homeowners greater control over how their buildings are managed.

From BBC

The Bundestag was also set to vote on Friday on a contentious pensions reform bill, which will keep the state pension at current levels until 2031.

From BBC

The new Land Reform Bill aims to make it easier for other communities to follow in Knoydart's footsteps.

From BBC

So it’s not entirely surprising that a bipartisan congressional immigration reform bill, the Dignity Act of 2025, was introduced in July by a Florida Republican and a Texas Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times

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