Stages in the consideration of Bill 899
Chamber
quebec
Stage
Introduced
This Quebec bill requires the SAAQ to sign agreements with government departments to apply certain laws.
Key Changes
- Amends Quebec's Highway Safety Code to add a new requirement for the SAAQ
- Requires the SAAQ to enter into formal agreements with other government departments or bodies
- These agreements would govern how certain Acts are applied in practice
- Creates a legal obligation for inter-agency coordination rather than leaving it optional
Gotchas
- The bill's full text is not available in the provided source, so the specific Acts that would require agreements are not identified here.
- The bill passed introduction unanimously (101–0), suggesting broad cross-party support.
- As a private member's bill, it was introduced by an opposition MNA, which is notable given its unanimous support.
- The bill was reinstated from a previous session, meaning it had already begun the legislative process before being carried forward.
Who's Affected
- Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)
- Quebec government departments and bodies that share jurisdiction with the SAAQ
- Quebec drivers and vehicle owners who may be subject to the laws being applied
- Quebec public administrators responsible for implementing inter-agency agreements
Vibes
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Gotchas
- The bill's full text is not available in the provided source, so the specific Acts that would require agreements are not identified here.
- The bill passed introduction unanimously (101–0), suggesting broad cross-party support.
- As a private member's bill, it was introduced by an opposition MNA, which is notable given its unanimous support.
- The bill was reinstated from a previous session, meaning it had already begun the legislative process before being carried forward.
Summary
Bill 899 is a Quebec provincial bill that amends the Highway Safety Code to require the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) — the provincial auto insurance and vehicle registration body — to formally enter into agreements with other government departments or bodies when applying certain laws. This creates a legal obligation for the SAAQ to coordinate and cooperate with other parts of the Quebec government through official agreements. The bill was introduced as a private member's bill by Monsef Derraji, the MNA for Nelligan. It was first introduced during the 43rd Legislature's 1st Session and was reinstated in the 2nd Session in October 2025. It passed its introduction vote unanimously, with 101 votes in favour and none against. The intent appears to be improving inter-governmental coordination around road safety and related legislation, ensuring the SAAQ does not act in isolation when applying laws that overlap with the mandates of other government bodies.
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Vibes
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