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Maritime Transport (Lifejackets on Recreational Craft) Amendment Bill
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This bill provides that recreational craft of 6 metres or less cannot be used unless every person on board under the age of 15 years wears a life jacket.MP in charge
Hon Dr Shane RetiCommittee
Transport and Infrastructure
Bill No.143-2
54Parliament
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Third Reading
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Dr Shane Reti Type of Bill: Member's Parliament: 54 Bill no: 143-2 Introduction: 09 Apr 2025 First reading agreed: 22 Oct 2025 Referred to: Transport and Infrastructure Submissions due: 03 Mar 2026 Select Committee Report(s): Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill - 08 Jul 2026 Second reading agreed: 22 Jul 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 05 Aug 2026