Your workflow, from import to adoption
A four-step process designed around the way policy teams actually work.
Import or draft your document
Upload a Word document, PDF, or paste plain text. CivicDraft automatically parses headings into navigable sections with a rich text editor for each block. You can also start from a blank document and build section by section.
Open it for public input
When you publish, contributors can propose targeted edits to any section, open threaded discussions, and provide evidence. Every piece of input is structured and traceable — no comment-section chaos.
Review contributions on your terms
Each proposal shows exactly what changed, side by side. You can approve, request revisions, or decline. Formal review workflows let you bring in co-authors or subject-matter reviewers before accepting changes.
Adopt and lock the final version
When your policy is formally adopted, lock the document. The final version is preserved with a link to the official record. The full contribution history remains accessible for transparency.
Built for the way policy teams work
Multi-Format Import
Upload .docx, PDF, or paste text. Headings are parsed into navigable sections automatically. No reformatting required.
Author Approval Gate
Every proposed change requires your explicit approval. Nothing goes live without your sign-off.
Full Version History
Every accepted change creates a numbered revision. Compare any two versions side by side with tracked diffs.
Structured Proposals
Contributors submit focused, section-level changes — not vague comments. Each proposal shows exactly what changed and why.
Formal Reviews
Invite co-authors or reviewers. They can approve, request changes, or comment before you accept a proposal.
Contributor Transparency
See each contributor's track record, expertise areas, and verification status before considering their input.
Who uses CivicDraft
Legislative staff
Gather structured public input on draft bills before committee markup. Replace inbox chaos with organized, traceable contributions.
Policy organizations
Publish model legislation and collect expert feedback from across your coalition. Track every revision transparently.
Government agencies
Open regulatory proposals for public comment with structured workflows. Build public trust through transparent revision history.