Ghana’s Parliament resumed sitting today for the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament, launching into a packed legislative agenda dominated by high-stakes social, security, and economic reforms following a brief recess.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, formally recalled lawmakers to the Chamber earlier this month to spearhead a demanding legislative cycle.
Topping the parliamentary agenda is the renewed consideration of the controversial Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025. The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee finalized extensive, nationwide stakeholder consultations on the bill during the recess, paving the way for crucial upcoming debates.
Security and governance frameworks are also poised for an overhaul. Major legislation scheduled for introduction includes the National Defence University Bill, 2026, and the Community Service Bill, 2025.
Additionally, the Ministry of the Interior is prepared to table a comprehensive suite of bills, notably the National Identity Register (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the National Identification (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Birthright Diaspora Certificate Bill, 2026, the Independent Internal Security Conduct Authority Bill, 2026, and the Private Security Organisation Bill, 2026. Lawmakers are also expected to debate the Prison Service (Parole) Regulations, 2026, within the opening days of the session.
Concurrently, the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice is pushing for expedited governance and accountability reforms. The House has earmarked the Conduct of Public Officers Bill, 2026, the Economic and Organised Crime Office Bill, 2026, and the Tribunals Bill, 2026, for accelerated review.
The education and digital sectors will see significant regulatory action as well. Parliament will review the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment Regulations, 2026, and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission Regulations, 2026.
On the technological front, the House will evaluate the Data Harmonisation Bill, 2026, the Information Integrity and Digital Communications Bill, 2026, the Emerging Technologies Bill, 2026, and the Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill, 2026. A highly anticipated SIM Registration Legislative Instrument is scheduled to be laid during the first week of June.
Other critical social and economic legislation slated for presentation during this meeting includes the Rent Bill, 2026, the Domestic Abuse Bill, 2026, the Persons with Disability Bill, 2026, the Children’s Bill, 2026, and the Blue Economy Bill, 2026.
Beyond legislative business, the House will formally extend its congratulations to the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, following her recent election as the Second Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament in South Africa.
Looking ahead to the financial calendar, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, is expected to present the Mid-Year Review of the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to the House in July.
Story By: Eugenia Ewoenam Osei
