British Columbia Bills
Kitselas Treaty Comes Into Force
The law makes the Kitselas Treaty legally binding and gives Kitselas ownership and control of defined lands. It changes rules on farming, forestry, taxes, and hospital services.
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First Reading
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Include Severe Brain Injury in Mental Health Act
People with serious brain injuries that harm judgment or behavior could be assessed and treated under the Mental Health Act, and sometimes held in hospital without consent.
Status
First Reading
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Repeal of Interpretation Act Clause
This removes a rule used to interpret many laws. It takes effect immediately after final approval and may change how some laws apply.
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First Reading
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Standard Code for Local Elected Officials
One code sets clear rules and an outside investigator handles complaints. Councils must adopt all or none of the investigator's recommendations and publish public summaries and annual reports.
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First Reading
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Guaranteed Parental Leave for Elected Officials
Local councillors can take up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave and keep their seat. Meetings can still go ahead if there are too few members, with minister help.
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First Reading
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Mandatory Funding Transparency for Advocacy Groups
Groups that advocate must publicly report government and foreign funding and post clear website notices. Citizens can ask courts to enforce rules; big fines can apply.
Status
First Reading
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Land Title Notices for Aboriginal Claims
The government must notify property owners and add a title note when Aboriginal title claims or talks may affect land. An annual public report lists such claims.
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First Reading
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New Strategic Investments Fund
Creates a $400 million fund to back major projects with grants, loans, equity, or loan guarantees. Rules and who qualifies will be set later.
Status
Royal Assent
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Bridge Funding to Keep Services Running
Allows the government to pay for core services and grants at the start of the year. Keeps hospitals, schools, and benefits running until the full budget is passed.
Status
Royal Assent
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Automatic Recognition of Goods and Services
Products and services legal in one province can be sold elsewhere without a new approval. Local safety, age, and sales rules still apply.
Status
Royal Assent
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New Oversight for International Student Programs
Schools must be officially designated to recruit or teach international students. Students can check an online list and must get clear program, cost, and support information.
Status
Royal Assent
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Repeal Health Professions Overhaul
Keeps current rules for health regulators and stops planned reforms. Complaint and discipline processes stay the same; changes don't take effect for 18 months.
Status
First Reading
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Monthly Long-Term Care Waitlist Reporting
Health authorities must publish monthly long-term care waitlist numbers and a yearly plan to reduce waits. The goal is to free hospital beds and help families get care faster.
Status
Second Reading
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Repeal health professions overhaul
This bill cancels the 2022 overhaul and keeps current health colleges and complaint processes. The repeal starts 18 months after it becomes law.
Status
First Reading
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Open Bidding for Public Construction
Public agencies must not favor union or non-union firms when awarding construction contracts. Workers cannot be forced to join or pay union fees to work on public projects.
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First Reading
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Mandatory Controlled Entry for School Buildings
Most exterior doors will be locked during school hours. Visitors must check in at the office and designated entrances will be monitored.
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First Reading
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Close Overdose Sites and Suspend Benefits
It would close provincially funded supervised drug sites, require not using illegal drugs in funded housing, and suspend benefits after drug possession until treatment is done.
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First Reading
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On-the-Spot 30-Day Driving Ban
Police can take your licence and ban you from driving for 30 days for stunts or very high speeds, without a criminal charge. Driving while banned carries fines and jail.
Status
Second Reading
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Asserting Assembly Independence
This motion says the assembly can choose its own debates. It is ceremonial and does not change services, laws, taxes, or daily life.
Status
First Reading
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Certified Professionals Streamline Development Approvals
Cities must accept technical reports signed by licensed professionals, speeding up development approvals. If a certified report causes harm, the professional not the city is responsible.
Status
Second Reading
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