Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill
Member's bill
About this bill
This bill provides that recreational craft of 6 metres or less cannot be used unless every person on board under the age of 15 years wears a life jacket.
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Bill text: Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 22 October 2025. The Select Committee is due to report back on 21 April 2026. Following this, the Bill will be ready for its second reading.
Votes
1st reading
Passed
22 October 2025
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2nd reading
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3rd reading
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(29 October 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)