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Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) (3 Day Postnatal Stay) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 18 Dec 2024

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill provides women who have just given birth with access to their choice of post-natal care for a minimum of 72 hours if desired.
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MP in charge
Catherine Wedd
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Committee
Health
confirmation_number Bill No.37-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Health
16 Dec 2024 - Current
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Report due on 16 Jun 2025

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Submission due on 16 Feb 2025

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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.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Catherine Wedd
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 37-1
    Introduction: 20 Mar 2024
    First reading agreed: 17 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Health
    Submissions due: 16 Feb 2025