Get the current text and history
Use the official legislature or government website. Record the session and bill number, open the latest version, and check the most recent action. A summary of an introduced bill may describe something that disappeared in an amendment. For an enacted law, look for its final text and any official implementation guidance. Keep the source links with your notes so another person can check your reading.
Write a short description of the obligation
Use one sentence: who must do what, by when, and for whom. Then list the coverage limits and exceptions you still need to understand. If you cannot explain the task without guessing, investigate further before writing a product pitch. Effective dates deserve their own check because a law can take effect before a particular reporting requirement begins.
Sketch the current process
Describe where the information starts, who checks it, who approves the result, and where the finished record goes. For example, a filing may start with a payroll export and end with an employer submitting a report. The possible software might help check that export. It does not need to replace payroll, determine legal coverage, and submit every report on day one.
Ask someone to show you the work
Interview a person who does the task and a person who could authorize spending. Ask for a walkthrough using redacted examples. Find out what goes wrong, how often it happens, and what they use now. Avoid asking only whether they like your proposed application. Most people can imagine a useful feature; fewer can name a problem worth paying to fix.
Choose the smallest test and a reason to stop
A first version might be a file check, a reviewed notice template, or an exception report. Agree on what improvement would count: less preparation time, fewer corrections, or a clearer record of review. Also set a stopping condition. A stalled bill, an adequate free tool, or expensive custom setup can be a good reason to move on. Keeping a watchlist is useful work even when it produces no product.
Try it on an opportunity
Compare the researched business opportunities or review the LegiSpark methodology.