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statute-guide

Analyze US federal, state, and local statutes into structured draft frameworks.

630|79|Updated Dec 18, 2025
Search Tags:#interpretation#statutes#statutory-analysis#canons_of_construction#federal-state-local
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill statute-guide
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: statute-guide
Source: https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills/tree/main/skills/statute-analysis-rafal-fryc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lawve-ai/awesome-legal-skills --skill statute-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

First-pass framework for reading, interpreting, and structuring statutory analysis of US federal, state, and local law. Produces draft analysis for attorney review — not legal advice. Use this skill whenever the user references a specific US statute, regulation, ordinance, or rule by citation, asks what does [statute X] require, asks for compliance scoping, applicability thresholds, requirement extraction, exemption analysis, definitional analysis, federal preemption analysis, or multi-state comparison — even if they don't explicitly ask for "statutory analysis." Halts and asks for missing inputs rather than guessing. Out of scope for non-US law.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured frontmatter-driven setup with jurisdiction, author, and version to guide analysis
  • Stepwise, within-scope breakdown: applicability, definitions, requirements, exemptions, enforcement, and penalties
  • Multi-jurisdiction handling within the US (federal, state, local) with escalation to attorney when preemption or conflicts arise
  • Output template designed for draft attorney review and rapid handoff to counsel

Quick Start

Paste the statute text and citation along with version date to generate a draft statutory analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about statute-guide

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I break down US statutes for applicability and exemptions?▼

Statutory analysis breaks down US statutes by structuring applicability thresholds, definitions, operative provisions, exemptions, and enforcement into a formatted draft framework for attorney review.

What is the best way to compare statutory requirements across federal and state jurisdictions?▼

Cross-jurisdiction comparison handles multi-jurisdiction US statutes by extracting definitions and thresholds side-by-side, escalating preemption or conflict issues to attorney review rather than guessing.

How do I extract definitions and operative provisions from a statute citation?▼

Extract definitions and operative provisions by pasting the statute text, citation, and version date to generate a structured analysis covering applicability, definitions, requirements, and enforcement sections.

Can I use statutory analysis for local ordinances and federal regulations?▼

Statutory analysis supports US federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances, halting to ask for missing inputs rather than guessing when jurisdiction or version data is absent.

Does statutory analysis work for non-US law interpretation?▼

Statutory analysis is out of scope for non-US law and strictly targets US federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances for structured interpretation and canons of construction.

Why does statutory analysis halt instead of providing missing statute sections?▼

Statutory analysis halts and asks for missing inputs like jurisdiction or version date rather than guessing, ensuring the draft applicability and enforcement framework remains accurate for attorney handoff.

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