Two paths, one goal
Whether you write policy or want to improve it, CivicDraft gives you the tools to collaborate transparently.
For Policy Authors
Import existing legislation or draft new policy. Receive structured public input, review contributions on your terms, and maintain a complete revision history.
- Import .docx, PDF, or draft from scratch
- Review and approve every contribution
- Full version history with tracked changes
- Lock adopted policy with official record link
Explore active policies
Browse published policies, propose improvements, and contribute your expertise.
How it works
A transparent process from public input to stronger legislation.
Draft or Import
Import existing legislation from Word, PDF, or plain text — or draft new policy with collaborative editing tools.
Invite Public Input
Contributors propose targeted improvements, share expertise, and provide evidence to strengthen your policy.
Review & Approve
Authors review every contribution before it takes effect. Discuss changes, request revisions, or approve.
Build Transparency
Every accepted change creates a tracked revision. Full audit trail with public accountability, forever.
Built for institutional trust
Designed for serious policy practitioners — not partisan debate.
Author Approval Required
No change goes live without explicit author approval. Authors review, discuss, and accept contributions on their terms.
Open Collaboration
Anyone can propose improvements, open discussions, and contribute expertise to published policy.
Full Audit Trail
Every contribution, review, and revision is traceable. Complete version history with transparent diffs.
Adopted & Locked
When a policy is formally adopted, it locks — preserving the final version with a link to the official record.
Structured Contributions
Section-level edits, threaded discussions, and formal review workflows keep input organized and actionable.
Import Any Document
Paste text, upload a .docx or PDF. CivicDraft parses headings into sections automatically.