Nova ScotiaBill 260First Reading
Bill 260: Bradley's Law
Sponsor: Lina HamidIntroduced September 8, 2026Checked September 9, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly
What this bill does
Bradley's Law amends Nova Scotia's Employment Support and Income Assistance Act to ensure that people receiving income assistance cannot have their benefits reduced simply because they are homeless, living in a shelter, or lack a fixed address. It guarantees that shelter allowances and disability supplements must be provided regardless of a person's housing situation.
Plain-language summary by Legisail — not legal advice.
Business impact
This bill primarily affects the Nova Scotia provincial government and organizations that administer income assistance programs, rather than private businesses directly. Non-profit operators of homeless shelters, transition houses, and rehabilitation programs in Nova Scotia may see more clients accessing full benefit rates, which could affect intake processes and coordination with provincial case workers. Businesses that employ income assistance recipients or interact with this population — such as community service organizations, housing providers, and social enterprises — may notice a broader client base with slightly improved financial stability. The bill does not directly regulate private employers or impose compliance obligations on businesses outside the social services sector.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingSeptember 8, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- NS-260
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Session
- 65-1