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BC-GOV12: Bill 12: Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026

Sponsor: Hon. Niki SharmaIntroduced March 9, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does

This bill amends the Safe Access to Schools Act by extending the sunset date of certain provisions from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028, ensuring that access zone protections around schools remain in effect for an additional two years.

Plain-language summary by Legisail.

Business impact

Compliance
This bill primarily affects individuals or organizations that conduct activities near school properties in British Columbia, such as protesters, demonstrators, or advocacy groups that may operate within designated access zones around schools. Businesses providing services near schools — such as event organizers, sign companies, or mobile vendors — may need to continue complying with access zone restrictions for two more years than originally anticipated. The impact is relatively narrow and most relevant to those whose day-to-day activities bring them into proximity with school grounds in BC. Business size is largely irrelevant; any operator working near a school zone is equally affected.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingMarch 9, 2026
Second ReadingMarch 31, 2026
CommitteeApril 1, 2026
Third ReadingApril 1, 2026
Royal AssentApril 16, 2026
Now law — awaiting coming into force

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At a glance

Bill number
BC-GOV12
Type
Government
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Session
43-2
Official record
BC-GOV12: Bill 12: Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026 | Legisail