SB.198·Senate·introduced 28 Feb 2026·last action 1 month ago
A Bill for an Act to Establish a National Agency for the Protection of Persons Living with Disabilities, and for Related Matters
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Overview
Creates an enforcement agency with prosecutorial powers to ensure compliance with the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current stage
- Passed
- Introduced
- 28 Feb 2026
- Last action
- 22 Apr 2026
Plain English
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The Senate wants to create a new agency to protect people with disabilities and make sure buildings are accessible to them.
In plain English
This bill aims to establish a National Agency for the Protection of Persons Living with Disabilities. The agency will have the power to investigate complaints, prosecute offenders, and order remedies for violations of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018. It will also maintain a register of public buildings that have been audited for accessibility compliance. If a building is not accessible, the agency can impose penalties on the owner if they don't make changes within five years. The agency will be funded through a combination of federal money and a small levy on large federal construction contracts.
How it affects you
- If you have a disability, this agency may be able to help you if you face discrimination or inaccessible buildings.
- If you own a public building, you may need to make changes to make it accessible to people with disabilities.
- If you work on federal construction contracts, a small part of the contract value may go towards funding this agency.
- If you use public buildings, you may see more accessible features like ramps and elevators.
Arguments for
- The agency will help to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to public buildings and services.
- It will provide a clear and effective way to investigate and prosecute cases of discrimination against people with disabilities.
Arguments against
- The agency may impose additional costs on building owners and contractors, which could be passed on to consumers.
Jargon buster
- Administrative penalties
- Fines or other punishments given by a government agency for breaking the rules.
- Prohibition
- A law that forbids something from being done.
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Timeline
- Introduced28 Feb 2026
- First reading28 Feb 2026
- Second reading11 Mar 2026
- Committee19 Mar 2026
- Third reading22 Apr 2026
- Passed22 Apr 2026current
Passed unanimously. Transmitted to House of Representatives for concurrence.
Sponsors
- Adamu AlieroPrimaryPDP · Kebbi Central
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- test2 days ago
This bill is a big step forward. I hope it actually gets enforced.
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