Missing Persons Register Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Missing Persons Register Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Missing Persons Register. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Thursday, 13 November 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 18 November 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Tuesday, 2 December 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 16 December 2025 · referred
Public Hearing
Wednesday, 17 December 2025 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Thursday, 25 December 2025 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Wednesday, 21 January 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 · passed
Clean Copy Transmitted
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Presidential Assent
Not yet reached
Act of the National Assembly
Not yet reached
Votes
- CarriedElectronic division
That the Bill "Missing Persons Register Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
201 Ayes · 72 Noes · 3 Abstentions
Public hearings
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Public Hearing on the Missing Persons Register Act (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2026
Conference Hall, White House Auditorium
Public engagement
2 published submissions
0 support · 1 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Funmilayo I.Abianeutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Patience A.Oyooppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.