Persons with Disabilities Protection Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Persons with Disabilities Protection Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Persons with Disabilities Protection. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 7 July 2026 · passed
First Reading
Thursday, 16 July 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Thursday, 20 August 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Thursday, 24 September 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Wednesday, 7 October 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Votes
- CarriedVoice vote
That the Bill "Persons with Disabilities Protection Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
160 Ayes · 86 Noes · 5 Abstentions
Public hearings
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Public Hearing on the Persons with Disabilities Protection Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 1, House of Representatives
Public engagement
2 published submissions
1 support · 1 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Obinna S.Kanosupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Ronke O.Kanooppose
The cost implications have not been explained. Where will the money come from?