Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill
Government 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.
Voting method
Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.Read the bill
Bill text: Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill (legislation.govt.nz)Member responsible
Progress
In progress
This Bill passed its first reading on 2 August 2022. The Select Committee report was due back on 21 June 2023 and the Bill is awaiting its second reading. Public submissions were due on 14 August 2022.
Votes
2nd reading
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3rd reading
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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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(15 July 2025 at 12:30 GMT+00:00)