Bill No. 17 61st Legislature - 2nd Session An Act to Amend the Motor Vehicle Act Introduced: 11/5/2025 Bill Type: Government Bill Sponsored by: Hon. Aaron KENNEDY Status: Royal Assent
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Introduced
This bill amends New Brunswick's Motor Vehicle Act, introduced by the provincial government in November 2025.
Key Changes
- Amends one or more provisions of New Brunswick's Motor Vehicle Act
- Received Royal Assent on December 12, 2025, making it law
- Specific changes cannot be confirmed as the amendment text was not provided
Gotchas
- The full text of the amendments was not available in the provided document, so specific changes, exceptions, or enforcement details cannot be summarized.
- The bill moved from introduction to Royal Assent in approximately five weeks, suggesting it may have been relatively uncontroversial or straightforward in scope.
Who's Affected
- New Brunswick drivers and vehicle owners
- Potentially transportation or automotive industries in New Brunswick
- New Brunswick government agencies responsible for motor vehicle administration
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Gotchas
- The full text of the amendments was not available in the provided document, so specific changes, exceptions, or enforcement details cannot be summarized.
- The bill moved from introduction to Royal Assent in approximately five weeks, suggesting it may have been relatively uncontroversial or straightforward in scope.
Summary
Bill No. 17 is a government bill introduced in the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly that makes changes to the province's Motor Vehicle Act. The Motor Vehicle Act is the main law in New Brunswick that governs things like driver licensing, vehicle registration, road rules, and related matters. Unfortunately, the full text of the specific amendments is not available in the provided document — only the bill's title, sponsorship, and legislative history are included. Without the actual amendment text, it is not possible to describe exactly what changes are being made to the Act. The bill was introduced by Hon. Aaron Kennedy of the Liberal Party on November 5, 2025, passed through all legislative stages quickly, and received Royal Assent on December 12, 2025, meaning it became law. Anyone who drives, owns a vehicle, or works in transportation in New Brunswick could potentially be affected, depending on the specific provisions.
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Recorded Votes
| Date | Description | Yeas | Nays | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | eing put that Bill 17 be now read a second time, it was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division after leave was granted to dispense with the ten - minute time allotted for the ringing of the bells: | 28 | 19 | Carried |
| Apr 24, 2026 | eing put that Bill 17 be now read a second time, it was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division after leave was granted to dispense with the ten - minute time allotted for the ringing of the bells: | 28 | 19 | Carried |
| Apr 23, 2026 | eing put that Bill 17 be now read a second time, it was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division after leave was granted to dispense with the ten - minute time allotted for the ringing of the bells: | 28 | 19 | Carried |
| Apr 20, 2026 | eing put that Bill 17 be now read a second time, it was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division after leave was granted to dispense with the ten - minute time allotted for the ringing of the bells: | 28 | 19 | Carried |
| Apr 19, 2026 | eing put that Bill 17 be now read a second time, it was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division after leave was granted to dispense with the ten - minute time allotted for the ringing of the bells: | 28 | 19 | Carried |
| Apr 18, 2026 | eing put that Bill 17 be now read a second time, it was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division after leave was granted to dispense with the ten - minute time allotted for the ringing of the bells: | 28 | 19 | Carried |