- Established in 1892, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) is a non-profit association that provides states/territories with draft legislation and promotes enactment that intends to bring clarity and uniformity to statutory law across the country.
- Their website is located here: http://www.uniformlaws.org/
- There are about 350 commissioners (who must be attorneys) appointed by each state/territory.
- They are best known for their work on the landmark Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), drafted in conjunction with the American Law Institute.
- Since established, they have produced more than 300 uniform acts. Some of these acts have included domestic relations. Here is the list.
- The most influential act was the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act, which promoted no-fault divorce in the United States.