Legislative Jurisdiction

Legislative jurisdiction refers to the authority granted to a specific government or legislative body to create, pass, and enforce laws within a certain geographic area or for particular subjects. It determines which level of government—local, state, or federal—has the power to legislate on specific issues or regions. Essentially, it defines the boundaries of legal authority, ensuring laws are made and applied appropriately depending on location or jurisdictional scope, helping prevent overlaps or conflicts between different governing bodies.