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Crimes (Virginity Testing Practices) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 29 Jul 2026

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MP in charge
Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan
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Committee
Governance and Administration
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Submissions are now being accepted

28 days left

Closing date: 09 Sep 2026 NZ Time

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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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21 Jul 2026 - Current
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Report due on 21 Jan 2027

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Submission due on 08 Sep 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

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