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Stages in the consideration of Bill 598

Chamber

quebec

Stage

Introduced

This Quebec bill aims to protect children and parents who are victims of family violence.

Key Changes

  • Specific changes cannot be confirmed as the full bill text was not available in the provided content
  • The bill's title indicates it would create or strengthen protections for children who are victims of family violence
  • The bill's title indicates it would create or strengthen protections for parents who are victims of family violence

Gotchas

  • This is a private member's bill, meaning it was introduced by an individual MNA rather than the government, and private member's bills have a lower rate of becoming law
  • The full text of the bill is only available as a PDF and was not included in the provided content, so a complete and accurate summary of its provisions cannot be given
  • The bill was introduced on April 2, 2026, and appears to be at an early stage with no recorded votes or amendments yet

Who's Affected

  • Children who are victims of family violence in Quebec
  • Parents who are victims of family violence in Quebec
  • Family courts and legal professionals handling family violence cases
  • Social services and child protection agencies in Quebec

Summary

Bill 598 is a private member's bill introduced in the Quebec National Assembly by Christine Labrie, MNA for Sherbrooke. Its stated purpose is to protect children and parents who are victims of family violence. The bill was introduced on April 2, 2026, during the 43rd Legislature, 2nd Session. Because only the bill's title and introductory stage information are available in the provided text — the full legislative content is contained in a PDF that was not included — the specific legal changes, definitions, and enforcement mechanisms proposed by this bill cannot be summarized in detail. Family violence legislation in Quebec typically addresses issues such as custody arrangements, protection orders, and court procedures that affect victims of domestic abuse and their children. However, the exact provisions of this bill are not available from the text provided.

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