Medicines Amendment Bill

Government bill

19 May 2021

This bill amends the Medicines Act 1981 to clarify the appropriate use of provisional consents to sell and use medicines, and ensure that New Zealanders continue to have timely access to safe and effective medicines.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 19 May 2021
  • 1st reading on 19 May 2021
  • 2nd reading on 19 May 2021
  • 3rd reading on 19 May 2021
  • Royal assent on 24 May 2021

Member responsible

Andrew Little

Andrew Little

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 May 2021

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 May 2021

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 May 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 12:02 am.