Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill
About this bill
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.
Current status
Passed first reading 02 August 2022, now with the Social Services and Community Committee (currently before committee).
Submissions due 07 November 2022
Member of Parliament responsible
Bill type
Government bill
Votes
First reading 02 August 2022
Passed by a majority of 96 votes (108 ayes, 12 noes, 0 abstentions)
All data
| Bill type | Government bill |
|---|---|
| Parliament | 53 |
| Ref | 153-1 |
| Introduced | 28 July 2022 |
| First reading | 2 August 2022 |
| Select Committee | Social Services and Community Committee |
| Public submissions due | 7 November 2022 |
| Divided | No |
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