Check out the 12 bills passed by Parliament at its second meeting
Parliament concluded the Second Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament by passing 12 key bills spanning taxation, investment, maritime security, defence, justice, local governance, cocoa sector reforms and energy financing. The legislation forms part of the government's broader agenda to strengthen public institutions, modernise key sectors of the economy, improve revenue mobilisation and address long-standing structural challenges.
The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, passed on May 29, 2026, seeks to promote what it describes as Ghanaian family values by prohibiting activities relating to LGBTQ+ advocacy, promotion and related practices, and prescribes sanctions for certain acts. The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2025, passed on June 25, 2026, establishes a new Ghana Investment Promotion Authority to improve Ghana's investment climate and attract local and foreign direct investment. The Maritime and Related Offences Bill, 2026, passed on June 30, 2026, strengthens Ghana's legal framework for combating maritime crimes and aligns Ghana's laws with international maritime conventions.
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