Rendre le recensement communal obligatoire

This is an ordinary bill (proposition de loi) introduced in the French National Assembly during the 17th legislature. Its title, 'Rendre le recensement communal obligatoire', indicates that it would make participation in the municipal census compulsory rather than voluntary. Census data shape population counts used for public funding, local services and electoral boundaries. Based on the title alone, the main groups affected would be French residents who are asked to take part in the municipal census, and the municipalities that conduct it. The full text would be needed to confirm any penalties, exemptions or administrative changes.