become law

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It is unlikely to become law until the 2027/28 session of parliament, according to The Financial Times.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The EU's cybersecurity rules will become law once they are approved by member states and the European Parliament.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The bill could still become law if the legislature passes it again with a two-thirds majority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Supporters and opponents have accepted the bill will not complete all the required stages to become law in the current session of Parliament, with no further debate time allocated beyond Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

While an enormous hurdle had been cleared, the suffragists knew their work was not done: Before the amendment would become law, three-fourths of the states needed to ratify it.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling