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Parliamentary bill

English Language Bill

Purpose

This bill provides for the recognition of the official status of the English language in New Zealand in legislation.

Current stage
Committee of whole House
Status
Active
Bill number
198-1
Select committee
Justice
Parliament
54th Parliament
Introduced
16 February 2026

Stage timeline

10 records
  1. 1

    Introduced

  2. 2

    Introduced

  3. 3

    First Reading

    Outcome: Interrupted

  4. 4

    First Reading

    Outcome: Interrupted

  5. 5

    First Reading

    Outcome: Agreed

  6. 6

    First Reading

    Outcome: Agreed

  7. 7

    Select Committee

  8. 8

    Select Committee

  9. 9

    Second Reading

    Outcome: Agreed

  10. 10

    Second Reading

    Outcome: Ongoing

Action dates

  1. Submissions closePast
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  2. Committee report dueUpcoming
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