Legislation · Ontario · Provincial
Bill 117 — Access (Assistance for Care, Commuting and Essential Specialized Services) Act, 2026
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- Status
- First Reading Ordered For Second Reading
- Sponsor
- Gretzky, Lisa; Gélinas, France; Lennox, Robin; McKenney, Catherine
- Introduced
- 2026-05-11
- Session
- 44-1
What it does
AI plain-language summary of the official text.
Bill 117, the Access (Assistance for Care, Commuting and Essential Specialized Services) Act, 2026, was introduced in the current legislative session and passed First Reading on May 11, 2026, with Second Reading now ordered. The bill's long title suggests it is aimed at improving access to care, commuting supports, and essential specialized services, though the specific provisions have not yet been publicly debated. The bill is in its early stages and has not yet been substantively reviewed by the legislature.
Stage timeline
First Reading — Ordered for Second Reading
2026-05-11Legislative Assembly
First Reading — Vote (Carried)
2026-05-11Legislative Assembly
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