Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill

Government bill

28 July 2022

This bill establishes a new legislative framework that addresses systemic accessibility barriers that prevent disabled people, tāngata whaikaha and their whānau, and others with accessibility needs from living independently and participating in all areas of life.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

  • Introduced on 28 July 2022
  • 1st reading on 2 August 2022

Member responsible

Louise Upston

Louise Upston

National Party MP for Taupō

Votes

1st reading

Passed

2 August 2022

party vote

108Aye
12No
0Abstain
0Absent

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.

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