The State-by-State Abrogation Scoreboard
A future scoreboard can compare which states create, repeal, modernize, and simplify the most laws.
Legislatures already count bills introduced, bills passed, and laws enacted. What citizens rarely see is a simple count of laws repealed, sections consolidated, regulations retired, and obsolete provisions removed. A state-by-state abrogation scoreboard would make legal cleanup visible.
The scoreboard idea is simple. States should be compared not only by how much law they create, but by how responsibly they maintain the law they already have. A state that repeals outdated sections and simplifies confusing code should be able to claim credit for better government.
Abrogate.org can start as a citizen-facing version of that scoreboard. Votes identify targets. Submissions add sources. Articles explain the stakes. Over time, the project can show which jurisdictions are willing to clean house and which ones keep stacking new rules on top of the old.
Frequently Asked Questions
What would an abrogation scoreboard measure?
It could measure repeal bills, repealed sections, sunset reviews, consolidated statutes, retired regulations, and citizen nominations.
Why compare states?
Comparison creates pressure. States often compete on taxes, jobs, and rankings; they can also compete on clearer legal codes.
Can citizens help build the scoreboard?
Yes. Citizens can submit official sources, vote on repeal targets, and share laws that deserve public review.