British Columbia Bills
K'ómoks Treaty Becomes Law
This makes the K'ómoks Treaty law and gives the First Nation ownership and local rule over its lands. It changes farming, forestry, and shoreline rules for people and businesses there.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
Annual Government Spending Authorization
Allows the government to pay for public services and approved projects during the year. It does not create new taxes or change program rules.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Online Government Services and Data-Sharing Reform
Gives government new power to share your data across online service platforms. Makes more records public and changes how people ask for information.
Status
Third Reading
Timeline
Mandatory Dash Cameras for Heavy Trucks
Requires heavy commercial vehicles to have front dash cameras that record while driving. Owners or lessees must install and follow privacy rules for storing and sharing footage.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Risk Agreements for Experimental Medicines
Doctors and pharmacists could use listed drugs only if distributors sign risk agreements with the health minister. This may delay access to vaccines, SSRIs, harm-reduction medicines, and gender care.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
February Declared Chinese Heritage Month
Makes February each year Chinese Heritage Month. People may see more events or school activities, but the law creates no new rights, duties, or major costs.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Public Notice for Crown Land Decisions
Requires notice to people affected before Crown land is sold or leased, and an annual public report listing land deals and related money.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Contract Logging and Forest Rules
Government can hire contractors to log public forests without giving them the timber. Annual online maps will show where sales or contract logging are planned next year.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
New Rules on Secrets, Fees and Enforcement
Government can keep more documents secret in court reviews. New fee powers, wider evidence rules, and ticket changes may raise costs and speed enforcement for businesses and people.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
November Named Veterans and First Responders Month
The province will call November 'Veterans and First Responders Month.' It is symbolic and adds no new benefits, duties, or funding.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Half Tax for Under-40s, Big Spending Cut
People under 40 would pay half their provincial income tax. Public services could face deep cuts to meet a required 50% spending cut within five years.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
New Rules Boost Small-Farm Processing and Tourism
Allows small farms to process more locally grown products and run short farm tourism stays. Farms must keep records and meet local rules.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Tenancy Law Repeal Moves Disputes To Court
Renters will take new disputes to provincial court instead of the tenancy board, and rental rules will be set later by government regulation.
Status
First Reading
Timeline
Expanded Access to Catastrophic Crash Benefits
People badly hurt in crashes get more time and relaxed amputation rules to qualify for larger insurance supports. Applies to injuries on or after May 1, 2021.
Status
Second Reading
Timeline
Faster Workplace Complaints and Appeals Reform
Makes complaint handling faster, adds required resolution meetings, and requires deposits to appeal money orders. It affects workers, employers, and appeals.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
New Rules for Supportive Housing Tenancies
Supportive housing will get special tenancy rules and faster action when weapons are involved. Operators can limit access and staff entry, and the tenancy branch can approve or change orders.
Status
Committee
Timeline
Safe Access to Schools Sunset Extended
Keeps current safe access rules for school entrances in place longer by extending the law's end date. No new duties, penalties, or daily changes.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Safe Access Zones for Worship Sites
Places of worship can post signs to create a zone protecting entry and worship. Within the zone you cannot block, intimidate, or pressure people, and police may arrest for breaches.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
New Indigenous Participation and Dispute Rules
Creates staged technical and leadership talks and a neutral dispute process for Indigenous participation in project reviews. The Environmental Assessment Office must publish summaries, and U.S. tribes are excluded.
Status
Committee
Timeline
New Service Taxes, Investment Credit, Disability Benefit
Adds sales tax to many professional services and creates a new investment tax credit. Starts a monthly disability supplement and pauses some income tax inflation adjustments.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Online Renewals and Electronic Interim Licences
Drivers may apply, renew, or replace licences online and get electronic temporary licences. You must update your email with ICBC and ICBC can request proof of eligibility.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Stricter Rules for Property Forfeiture
The law tightens rules for seized property claims and lets courts forfeit property if owners miss deadlines. It also lets officials share some records and delay telling affected people.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
New Firefighter Health Screening Plan
Government will create a health screening plan for firefighters. It pushes early cancer checks, regular physical and mental health tests, and public reports.
Status
Royal Assent
Timeline
Repeal Speculation and Vacancy Tax
Ends provincial tax on empty or under-used homes after a set date. Past years' filings, audits, and payments still apply.
Status
First Reading
Timeline