Back to Bills (proposed laws)

Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 26 Aug 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 amends the Summary Offences Act 1981 to create a new offence for engaging in a targeted and disruptive demonstration near residential premises.
person
MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
groups
Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.195-1
account_balance54Parliament
description

Read the bill

Link to NZ Legislation website

Submissions are now being accepted

32 days left

Closing date: 06 Oct 2025 NZ Time

post_add Make a submission View submissions

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Justice
20 Aug 2025 - Current
today

Report due on 20 Feb 2026

today

Submission due on 05 Oct 2025

info_outline
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: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 195-1
    Introduction: 17 Aug 2025
    First reading agreed: 21 Aug 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 05 Oct 2025