Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill

Member's bill

23 October 2025

This bill is intended to protect young New Zealanders from the harms of social media by regulating access for individuals under the age of 16.

  • Introduced on 23 October 2025

Member responsible

Catherine Wedd

Catherine Wedd

National Party MP for Tukituki

Votes

1st reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

2nd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

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.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.