State Legislative Map
This interactive map of the United States provides up-to-date legislative information for each state. Hover over any state to view its legislative details, including session dates, effective dates of legislation, governor signing deadlines, and links to relevant legislative resources.
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State Legislative Summary
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alabama
When the Governor signs the bill, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 6 days (excluding Sundays). A bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature unless the return was prevented by recess. In that case the bill must be returned 2 two days after the Legislature reassembles or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
Bills received by the Governor less than 5 days before the end of adjournment may be signed into law within 10 days after adjournment. Bills not approved within that time result in a pocket veto.
alaska
90 days after it has been signed by the Governor or permitted to become law without the Governor’s signature, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 15 days (excluding Sundays), and 20 days (excluding Sundays) if the Legislature has adjourned, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
arizona
90 days after session adjournment. If a bill contains an emergency clause it becomes effective immediately upon signature of the Governor.
In-session 5 days (excluding Sundays), and 10 days (excluding Sundays) if the Legislature is adjourned, or the bill becomes a law without the Governor’s signature.
arkansas
90 days after the session adjourns, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days (excluding Sundays), and a bill not signed or returned within 5 days of adjournment must be signed or vetoed by the Governor within 20 days (excluding Sundays) after the Legislature has adjourned, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
california
In session 12 days, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and September 30, 2026, for bills passed by the Legislature on or before August 31, 2026, and in the Governor’s possession after August 31, 2026, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
In session 12 days, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and October 12, 2025, for bills passed by the Legislature on or before September 12 and in the Governor’s possession after Sept. 12, 2025, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
colorado
If the bill has a safety clause, it will take effect when the Governor signs the bill, or as indicated in the bill.
If the Governor allows the bill to become law without his or her signature, and there are at least 10 days left in the legislative session when the Governor receives the bill, the bill will take effect 10 days after the Governor receives the bill.
If the Governor allows the bill to become law without signature and there are fewer than 10 days left in the legislative session when the Governor receives the bill, the bill will take effect 30 days after the Legislature adjourns sine die.
If a bill is enacted without a safety clause but includes an act subject to petition clause and an effective date is not indicated, the effective date is the day following the expiration of the 90-day period after final adjournment of the General Assembly.
In-session 10 days and 30 days after the Legislature has adjourned, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
connecticut
January 1, July 1, or October 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days, or 15 days after the Legislator adjourns, or the bill becomes without the Governor’s signature.
delaware
As indicated in the bill, or when: (1) the Governor signs the bill; (2) the legislature overturns a veto; (3) or the Governor fails to sign the bill within 10 days (excluding Sundays) after receiving it.
In-session 10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days after the Legislature adjourns.
florida
60 days after final adjournment, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 7 days, and 15 days after the Legislature has adjourned or while the bill is in the Governor’s possession, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
georgia
July 1, 2025, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In session 6 days, and 40 days after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
hawaii
Indicated in the bill.
In-session 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days in which the Legislature is in recess before adjournment), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. Bills received within the last 10 days before adjournment, or received after adjournment, the Governor has 45 days, or 35 days if the Governor vetoes the bill, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
idaho
July 1 of the session year or 60 days from the end of the session, whichever is later.
5 days (except Sundays), or within 10 days after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
illinois
Bills passed before June 1 take effect the following January 1, and bills passed after May 31 take effect June 1 of the following year, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
60 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
indiana
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
7 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
iowa
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill. A bill passed prior to July 1 which is signed on or after July 1 is effective 45 days after it is signed by the Governor.
In-session 3 days (excluding Sundays) or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days for bills received by the Governor during the last 3 calendar days of a session (excluding Sundays), or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
kansas
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
10 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
kentucky
June 27, 2025 (90 full days after adjournment), or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
louisiana
August 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 10 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 20 days for bills received with less than 10 days before the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
maine
June 20, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
If the Legislature has adjourned for the year the bill is pocket vetoed.
If the Legislature comes back into special session, the Governor on the 4th day must deliver a veto message to the chamber of origin or the bill becomes law.
maryland
June 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 6 days (excluding Sundays), or bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days for bills received within 6 days (excluding Sundays) of adjournment, up to 20 days after adjournment, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
massachusetts
90 days after signing the bill, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In session 10 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If the bill is received with fewer than 10 days left in the session and the Governor does not sign it the bill is pocket vetoed.
michigan
90 days after the end of the legislative session, or as otherwise indicated in the bill. The legislature may give immediate effect to a bill by a 2/3 vote.
In-session 14 days, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If the Legislature adjourns before the 14 day period, and the Governor does not sign the bill, the bill is pocket vetoed.
minnesota
August 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 3 days (excluding Sunday), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. Legislation passed during the last 3 days of the session must be acted upon by the Governor within 14 days of session adjournment or it is pocket vetoed.
mississippi
60 days after passage, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
5 days (except Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If the Legislature, by adjournment, prevents the bill’s return, the bill becomes law unless the Governor vetoes it within 15 days (excluding Sundays).
missouri
90 days after the end of the session, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 15 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. 45 days if the Legislature has adjourned or has recessed for a 30-day period, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
montana
October 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
10 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
nebraska
3 calendar months after the Legislature adjourns, or as otherwise indicated in an emergency clause in the bill.
5 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
nevada
October 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes without the Governor’s signature, and if there are fewer than 5 days remaining in session, or the bill was delivered after adjournment) then the Governor has 10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes without the Governor’s signature.
new hampshire
As indicated in the bill.
5 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
new jersey
July 4, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 45 days, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If the House of origin is not in session on the 45th day, the time is extended until it reconvenes, and 7 days after Legislature adjourns or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
new mexico
90 days, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 3 days (excluding Sunday), or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 20 days for bills received in the last 3 days of the session, or it is pocket vetoed.
new york
As indicated in the bill.
In-session, 10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days if the bill is received after the Legislature adjourns, or there are fewer than 10 days remaining in session. If the Governor does not sign the bill it is pocket vetoed.
north carolina
As indicated in the bill, or otherwise 60 days after adjournment
In-session 10 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days if the Legislature is adjourned for more than 30 days, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If the bill is vetoed after adjournment, the Governor must reconvene the session within 40 days, or the bill becomes law.
north dakota
August 1, or as otherwise indicated the bill.
In-session 3 days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 15 days (excluding Saturdays and Sundays) after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
ohio
91 days after enrollment, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
oklahoma
90 days after the Legislature adjourns, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days (excluding Sunday), or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 15 days if there are less than 5 days remaining in the session or the bill is pocket vetoed.
oregon
January 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days after the Legislature adjourns, or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
pennsylvania
60 days, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 10 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 30 days after the Legislature adjourns, or bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
rhode island
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In session 6 days (excluding Sundays),or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 10 days after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
south carolina
20 days, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
5 days (excluding Sundays), or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
south dakota
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill. Special session legislation becomes effective on the 91st day of its adjournment.
In session 5 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), or it becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If received less than 5 days before the Legislature adjourns it is 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
tennessee
40 days, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
10 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
texas
The 91st day after the date of final adjournment, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In session 10 days, 20 days after the Legislature adjourns if the bill is received within 10 days of adjournment.
utah
60 days following adjournment, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 10 days during the session, and 20 days after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
vermont
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature, and 3 days if the Legislature adjourns, or the bill is pocket vetoed.
virginia
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In- session 7 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. If there are fewer than 7 days remaining in the regular or special session from the date the bill is presented to the Governor, the Governor has 30 days, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
washington
90 days after the adjournment, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
5 days for legislation delivered to the Governor more than 5 days before end of session, and 20 days for legislation delivered less than 5 days before the end of the session.
west virginia
90 days after enrollment, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 5 days, and 15 days after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
wisconsin
1 day after date of publication (which is 2 days after the bill is signed), or the bill
becomes law without the Governor’s signature, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
6 days (excluding Sundays), or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
wyoming
July 1, or as otherwise indicated in the bill.
In-session 3 days, and 15 days after the Legislature adjourns, or the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature.
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