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Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill
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This bill seeks to ensure clarity and consistency in New Zealand law by defining "woman" as "an adult human biological female" and "man" as "an adult human biological male".MP in charge
Jenny MarcroftCommittee
Social Services and Community
Bill No.296-1
54Parliament
Progress of the Bill
20 May 2026
- Current
Report due on 19 Nov 2026
Submission due on 01 Jul 2026
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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Member(s) in charge: Jenny Marcroft Type of Bill: Member's Parliament: 54 Bill no: 296-1 Introduction: 01 Apr 2026 First reading agreed: 20 May 2026 Referred to: Social Services and Community Submissions due: 01 Jul 2026