House of Representatives made significant strides in legislation as ministers introduced six new bills aimed at improving health security, women’s protections, social security, maternal care, and statutory updates.
These bills were introduced by the Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene, the Ministry for Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and the Ministry for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs.
Major Bills Introduced in Parliament
This new legislation focuses on important healthcare reforms, updates to institutional frameworks, and specific statutory changes:
- Security of Health Workers and Health Institutions (Second Amendment) Bill, 2026: Proposed by Minister Nisha Mehta, this bill aims to impose stricter penalties for assaults on medical staff and vandalism of hospitals.
- Substitutes for Breast Milk (Control of Sale and Distribution) (First Amendment) Bill, 2026: Introduced by Minister Mehta, this bill seeks to update regulations on the marketing and safety of infant formula.
- Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights (First Amendment) Bill, 2026: Tabled by Minister Mehta, this bill aims to enhance maternal healthcare and expand reproductive rights access at local levels.
- Ramraja Prasad Singh Academy of Health Sciences Bill, 2026: Presented by Minister Mehta, this bill establishes a legal framework for the medical academy in Saptari.
- Bill to Amend Some Nepal Acts Relating to Women, Children, Gender and Sexual Minorities, and Social Security, 2026: Introduced by Minister Sita Badi, this bill simplifies existing welfare laws and strengthens inclusion measures.
- Bill to Revive Provisions of Some Nepal Acts, 2026: Presented by Minister Sobita Gautam on behalf of Prime Minister Balendra Shah, this bill aims to restore important statutory provisions that had been phased out or expired.