Villagers’ Committees Organic Law

Organic Law of the Villagers’ Committees of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国村民委员会组织法

[Available Text: Chinese (current) | English (v. 2010)]

(adopted and effective Nov. 4, 1998; revised and effective Oct. 28, 2010; amended and effective Dec. 29, 2018)

  • Status: Revision planned
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
  • Principal Drafter: Ministry of Civil Affairs
  • Designated Submitter: State Council
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: 13th NPCSC Category II; 14th NPCSC Category I
    • Annual: 2024 (backup)
  • Legislative History & Text
    • State Council public consultation: Aug. 18 – Sept. 20, 2022 (Chinese only)
  • Legislative Records
    • Explanation (pending)
    • Report on Status of Revision (pending)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
    • Presidential Order (pending)