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Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill

Member's Bill
Published date: 22 May 2026

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 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".
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MP in charge
Jenny Marcroft
confirmation_number Bill No.296-1
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
20 May 2026 - Current
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Report due on 19 Nov 2026

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Submission due on 01 Jul 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.

Resources

  • 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