Legislative Update: Status of Bills before Parliament (December 2025)

Posted 31 December 2025 Written by Acts Online
Category Parliament

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: Parliament has concluded its 2025 session with 40 Bills currently under consideration, including the finalisation of the Immigration Amendment Bill and the introduction of new constitutional and electoral amendments.

The Immigration Amendment Bill (‘B’ version) has been endorsed by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) without further changes. Having completed its passage through both houses, the Bill is now awaiting signature by the President to be enacted into law. Similarly, the Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill has completed its parliamentary process, following the rectification of technical errors identified in previous versions.

Two new Private Member’s Bills were tabled in December 2025 by ActionSA. These include the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill, which addresses regulations surrounding opinion polling, and the Constitution 23³rd Amendment Bill, which seeks to introduce new requirements for the appointment of ministers.

As of the commencement of the 2025/26 festive season recess, there are 40 Bills at various stages of the legislative process. These include executive-sponsored legislation, private member’s bills, and committee-initiated bills. Professionals are advised to review the specific status of legislation relevant to their sectors to prepare for potential implementation in the 2026 calendar year.

Click here to download the comprehensive spreadsheet of Bills before Parliament.

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

  • For yourself: Legal professionals should monitor the imminent commencement of the Immigration Amendment Bill to advise on updated visa and residency compliance requirements once the Act is gazetted.
  • For your business: Entities operating in the logistics and transport sectors must prepare for the new regulatory oversight mechanisms established by the Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill.
  • For your clients: Clients involved in political advocacy or constitutional law should review the proposed Constitution 23³rd Amendment Bill to prepare for public consultation phases expected in early 2026.

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

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