Mental Health Amendment Act (No. 2), 2025
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- Sponsor
- Josie Osborne
- Introduced
- NOVEMBER 24, 2025
- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stNov 24, 2025
- 2ndNov 25, 2025
- Comm.Dec 2, 2025
- 3rdDec 2, 2025
- Senate—
- AssentDec 3, 2025
Bill overview
Bill BC32, “Mental Health Amendment Act (No. 2), 2025”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-1. It was introduced by Josie Osborne (NDP, Mid Island-Pacific Rim).
It reached first reading on November 24, 2025, second reading on November 25, 2025, committee stage on December 2, 2025 and third reading on December 2, 2025. It received royal assent on December 3, 2025.
This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.
PLAIN-LANGUAGE SUMMARY
What you need to know
The Mental Health Amendment Act (No. 2), 2025, bill BC32, currently has Royal Assent, meaning it's been approved by the government. This bill, sponsored by Josie Osborne, amends mental health laws at the provincial level in British Columbia, during the 43-1 legislative session.
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Key provisions
- 01This Act amends the Mental Health Act to expand the definition of a mental disorder to include neurodevelopmental disorders.
- 02The amendments to the Mental Health Act apply to all individuals in British Columbia, regardless of age or residency status.
- 03The Minister of Mental Health and Addictions is responsible for implementing the amendments to the Mental Health Act within 12 months.
- 04The amendments to the Mental Health Act do not affect the rights and freedoms of individuals under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
- 05This Act comes into force on a date to be fixed by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor in Council.
Vote roll
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