third reading
noun
: the final stage of the consideration of a legislative bill before a vote on its final disposition
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Under the law passed in its second and third reading by the Duma, bank employees may jam or intercept drone control signals, and damage or destroy uncrewed aerial, underwater and ground vehicles threatening their facilities, without waiting for a response from security services.
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
Under the bill that passed in its second and third reading by the Duma, bank employees may jam or intercept drone control signals, and damage or destroy uncrewed aerial, underwater and ground vehicles threatening their facilities, without waiting for a response from security services.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The bill is now headed for a third reading and a vote scheduled for May 11 ahead of the mayor's signature.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its second and third reading by 62 votes to 48, with one abstention.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
Under the bill that passed in its second and third reading by the Duma, bank employees may jam or intercept drone control signals, and damage or destroy uncrewed aerial, underwater and ground vehicles threatening their facilities, without waiting for a response from security services.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
The bill is now headed for a third reading and a vote scheduled for May 11 ahead of the mayor's signature.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The bill, championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, passed its second and third reading by 62 votes to 48, with one abstention.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Third reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/third%20reading. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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