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Legislation Amendment Bill
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The single broad policy of this omnibus bill is to promote high-quality legislation for New Zealand that is easy to find, use, and understand.MP in charge
Hon Judith CollinsCommittee
Justice
Bill No.152-3
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
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Assented on 15 Mar 2026
Act: Legislation Amendment Act 2026
Royal Assent
The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.
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Member(s) in charge: Hon Judith Collins Type of Bill: Government Parliament: 54 Bill no: 152-3 Introduction: 13 May 2025 First reading agreed: 22 Jul 2025 Referred to: Justice Submissions due: 27 Aug 2025 Select Committee Report(s): Second reading agreed: 28 Jan 2026 Committee of the whole House concluded: 10 Mar 2026 Third reading agreed: 12 Mar 2026 Royal assent: 15 Mar 2026 Act: Legislation Amendment Act 2026