Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill amends the Crimes Act 1961 to increase the maximum prison term and fine for slavery offences.
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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Bill text: Crimes (Increased Penalties for Slavery Offences) Amendment Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 17 December 2024. The Select Committee is due to report back on 16 June 2025. Following this, the Bill will be ready for its second reading. Public submissions were due on 12 February 2025.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
17 December 2024
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(17 May 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)