Bill 12: Safe Access to Schools Amendment Act, 2026

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.