House of Bills: May 11-14, 2026

Howdy! Welcome to this special post-long-weekend Tuesday edition of House of Bills, where we’re reeling from the abrupt transition from winter straight to midsummer. Break out the SPF and click through to learn what occurred in the Ontario Legislative Assembly last week:

Bill 75, Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act, 2026

Third Reading closure, carried. Third Reading vote, carried on division (May 14, 2026)

Bill 98, Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026

Reported as amended by Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy & ordered for Third Reading (May 11, 2026)

Third Reading closure & vote, both carried on division (May 14, 2026)

Bill 106, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Week Act, 2026

Second Reading vote, carried. Ordered referred to Standing Committee on Social Policy (May 12, 2026)

Bill 107, Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, 2026

Second Reading vote, lost on division (May 14, 2026)

Bill 109, Protecting Ontario’s Food Independence Act, 2026

Second Reading vote, carried. Ordered referred to Standing Committee on the Interior (May 14, 2026)

Bill 114, HST Relief Implementation Act (Residential Property Rebates), 2026

Second Reading vote, carried. Third Reading vote, carried on division. Royal Assent received (May 12, 2026)

Bill 117, Access (Assistance for Care, Commuting and Essential Specialized Services) Act, 2026

First Reading (May 11, 2026)

Bill 118, Buddhist Heritage Month Act, 2026

First Reading (May 14, 2026)

Thanks as always for joining us here. The House is taking an extra long weekend, so the next House of Bills will appear in your inbox on Monday, June 1, 2026. Take care of each other in the meantime!