Public Buildings Accessibility Standards Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Public Buildings Accessibility Standards Act and Enact the Public Buildings Accessibility Standards Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Public Buildings Accessibility Standards. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 2 December 2025 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 1 January 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
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Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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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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Public engagement
7 published submissions
4 support · 1 oppose · 2 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Hauwa S.Benuesupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Nnamdi O.Kogisupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Chukwuma Y.Federal Capital Territoryoppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Daniella E.Sokotosupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Ikechukwu I.Zamfaraneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Oluwaseun D.Ogunneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Grace O.Edosupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.