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Disability Support Services Bill

Government 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 provides a new foundational legislative framework to strengthen and stabilise the provision of disability support services.
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MP in charge
Hon Louise Upston
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Committee
Social Services and Community
confirmation_number Bill No.312-1
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Link to NZ Legislation website

Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
groups Social Services and Community
20 May 2026 - Current
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Report due on 12 Aug 2026

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Submission due on 11 Jun 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: Hon Louise Upston
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 312-1
    Introduction: 17 May 2026
    First reading agreed: 21 May 2026
    Referred to: Social Services and Community
    Submissions due: 11 Jun 2026