Nova ScotiaBill 240First Reading
Bill 240: 2SLGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee Act
Sponsor: Lisa LachanceIntroduced March 9, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly
What this bill does
This Nova Scotia bill establishes a 2SLGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee by May 1, 2027, tasked with monitoring the province's 2SLGBTQIA+ Action Plan and making recommendations to government ministers on healthcare, housing, school safety, and economic security for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill primarily affects government operations and public administration rather than private businesses directly. Organizations in sectors like healthcare, housing, and education in Nova Scotia may see indirect policy changes stemming from the Committee's recommendations over time. Non-profit or advocacy organizations serving 2SLGBTQIA+ communities could be positioned to engage with or participate in the Committee's work. There is no direct regulatory burden, reporting obligation, or operational change imposed on private businesses of any size.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMarch 9, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- NS-240
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Session
- 65-1