Bills Currently Before Parliament: May 2025 Update

Posted 30 May 2025 Written by Acts Online
Category Parliament

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: In accordance with the legislative programme of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, 36 Bills are currently under consideration as of 31 May 2025.

The current legislative agenda includes replacement Bills tabled in conjunction with the revised 2025/26 Budget, reflecting adjustments to the government’s fiscal and regulatory priorities. These instruments are at various stages of the parliamentary process, ranging from initial tabling to committee deliberations and final voting.

The status of these Bills is tracked via an updated spreadsheet, which provides direct links to the full text of each piece of legislation. Professionals are encouraged to monitor the progress of these Bills to ensure compliance with new statutory requirements as they are enacted.

Click here to download the spreadsheet of Bills before Parliament.

What this means for you, your business, or your clients

  • For yourself: Review the updated spreadsheet to identify specific Bills relevant to your professional designation and area of expertise to anticipate changes in statutory duties.
  • For your business: Cross-reference the 2025/26 Budget-related replacement Bills against existing firm compliance frameworks to identify necessary policy updates or resource allocations.
  • For your clients: Advise clients on the specific parliamentary committee schedules for Bills affecting their sectors to ensure timely submission of public comments or preparation for regulatory changes.

Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/bills-being-processed-in-parliament-31-may-2025

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