FederalBill S-242Second Reading
Bill S-242: Georgina’s Law
Sponsor: Sen. Fabian ManningIntroduced December 2, 2025Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This bill requires the Minister for Women and Gender Equality to lead ongoing national action to prevent and address intimate partner violence, including annual engagement with federal, provincial, and Indigenous partners, and biennial reporting to Parliament.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill is primarily directed at government ministries and public policy coordination rather than private businesses. It does not impose direct obligations on businesses in any specific industry or province. However, organizations working in social services, shelters, victim support, and related non-profit sectors may be indirectly affected as stakeholders who are engaged in consultations. The bill does not create new regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, or operational changes for private-sector businesses of any size.
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Where this bill is
Senate
First ReadingDecember 2, 2025
Second ReadingDecember 11, 2025
Third ReadingFebruary 24, 2026
House of Commons
First ReadingMay 27, 2026
Next: Committee review
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- Bill number
- S-242
- Type
- Senate Public Bill
- Current chamber
- House
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Session
- 45-1