Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill introduces new protections for first responders—defined as staff from the police and emergency health and fire services in the Crimes Act 1961 and the Summary Offences Act 1981—and prison officers.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.Procedural notes
- Extended sittings used: This bill was progressed during one or more extended sittings of the House of Representatives. This enables MPs to meet for longer than normal to consider legislation. It does not alter the stages that a bill must pass through to become law.
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Read the bill
Bill text: Protection for First Responders and Prison Officers Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its second reading on 1 July 2020 and is awaiting the Commitee of the whole House stage.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
10 December 2019
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3rd reading
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Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
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(17 May 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)