District Court (Protection of Judgment Debtors with Disabilities) Amendment Bill

Member's bill

18 June 2020

This bill amends the District Court Act 2016 to prohibit the seizure of goods from a judgment debtor with a disability where the item proposed to be seized is necessary for the judgment debtor’s care, support, or independence.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

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  • Introduced on 18 June 2020
  • 1st reading on 22 July 2020
  • 2nd reading on 12 May 2021
  • 3rd reading on 30 June 2021
  • Royal assent on 5 July 2021

Member responsible

Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki

Anahila Kanongata'a-Suisuiki

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 22 July 2020

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 12 May 2021

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 30 June 2021

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

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 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.