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Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 23 Oct 2025

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 is intended to protect young New Zealanders from the harms of social media by regulating access for individuals under the age of 16.
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MP in charge
Catherine Wedd
confirmation_number Bill No.216-1
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Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • groups
    Select Committee
  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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First Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill. It is usually referred to a select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Catherine Wedd
    Type of Bill: Member's
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 216-1
    Introduction: 22 Oct 2025