private bill

American  

noun

1. a congressional or parliamentary bill involving the private interests of a particular individual, corporation, or local unit.

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private bill British  

noun

1. a bill presented to Parliament or Congress on behalf of a private individual, corporation, etc

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Etymology

Origin of private bill

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

The family might have a reprieve if a private bill.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Katie-Louise has been referred to another NHS dentist for the operation to be done under general anaesthetic but it is a two-year wait or a big private bill.

From BBC • May 10, 2022

Rep. Cori Bush, a St. Louis Democrat, announced she was sponsoring a private bill seeking permanent residency for Garcia.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2021

Both Alaska senators have introduced a private bill “for the relief of Becky Trimble” that would be required to pass the House and the Senate, a process that could take years.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2020

He touches upon the question of private bill legislation, of a reform of the grand jury system, of county government.

From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5, October 1893 by Various