Legislature Update - Summer 2026

But first, how does Saskatchewan's Legislature calendar work?

First, each election creates a new "Legislature" - this being the 30th.

Then, in between each election, each Legislature can be broken up into separate "Sessions".

Each session starts with a new Throne Speech and new Bills (proposed laws), with the numbering system restarted back at 1.

(So Bill 1 in Session 1 is a completely different piece of legislation than Bill 1 in Session 2, or than Bill 1 in Session 1 of a different Legislature!)

Usually, each Session is further divided into a Fall and Spring sitting (there's no Throne Speech for a new sitting, and Bills continue), but technically, a single Session could span multiple years and many different Fall and Spring sittings, so long as there's no new Throne Speech.

Within each sitting, daily proceedings follow a structured routine, starting with standard items like Question Period and Bill introductions, followed by debates on ongoing Bills.

The year's Spring sitting of the 30th Legislature was a busy one, and several important bills were passed that will impact everything from our economy to public safety.

So, read on below for a summary of all the Bills passed so far during this session.

And yes, we plan to do this kind of roundup for all future sittings as well, so keep an eye out for those updates in the future!

Whether it's through our newsletters, email updates, or in-depth reports, we'll ensure you stay in the loop and understand the impact of the changes happening in our province, breaking down the most critical bills and decisions, and explaining what they mean for you.

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Financial

Bill 25 - The Income Tax (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 25 expanded Saskatchewan's fertility treatment tax credit by allowing both an individual and their spouse or common-law partner to each claim the one-time credit. The bill also updated several administrative provisions related to residency, bankruptcy, and tax credits. These changes apply retroactively to January 1st, 2025, and are intended to provide greater financial support for families pursuing fertility treatments.

Bill 33 - The Credit Union Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 33 modernized Saskatchewan's credit union legislation by simplifying membership procedures, allowing inactive accounts to be closed under specified conditions, updating appeals for membership termination, and improving the handling of unclaimed property. The bill also updated administrative and record-keeping requirements to better reflect modern business practices.

Bill 46 - The Appropriation Act (No. 2), 2025

Bill 46 authorized additional provincial spending for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The funding supported corrections, policing, public safety, government relations, the Saskatchewan Research Council, and other government priorities that were not included in previous appropriations.

Bill 49 - The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 49 increased several provincial personal and family income tax credits between 2026 and 2028. The bill raised the basic personal amount along with credits for spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children. It also doubled the tax credits available to volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers and updated eligibility requirements for the Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive to encourage major industrial investment.

Bill 50 - The Financial Administration Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 50 expanded the government's authority to support economic development initiatives. The legislation allowes the Minister of Finance to establish programs that provide grants and other financial assistance to businesses, individuals, and First Nations, while permitting certain programs to apply retroactively. The Act is intended to give the Province greater flexibility to respond to economic opportunities.

Bill 51 - The Corporation Capital Tax Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 51 changed the provincial capital tax framework for financial institutions and Crown corporations. The bill increased the tax rate for large financial institutions while eliminating the tax for smaller institutions. It also phased out capital taxes on designated Crown corporations over two years, reducing the tax burden on public utilities while increasing contributions from larger financial institutions.

Bill 60 - The Appropriation Act (No. 1), 2026

Bill 60 authorized government spending for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years. The legislation provided supplemental funding for the current fiscal year and approved nearly $19 billion in spending for 2026-2027, including major investments in healthcare, education, social services, highways, and other core government programs.

Legal

Bill 24 - The Saskatchewan Internal Trade Promotion Act, 2025

Bill 24 reduced barriers to interprovincial trade by establishing a mutual recognition framework for goods and services approved elsewhere in Canada. Provincial regulatory bodies must ensure their rules comply with this principle, while the government is given authority to enforce compliance and amend regulations where necessary. The Act includes limited exemptions for areas such as public health and safety and is intended to make it easier for businesses to operate across provincial borders.

Bill 27 - The Statute Law Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 27 made technical and administrative amendments to numerous provincial statutes. The bill corrected drafting errors, updated terminology, improved cross-references, modernized gender-neutral language, and clarified professional and judicial titles. These changes improved consistency across provincial legislation without significantly altering existing law.

Bill 31 - The Defamation Act, 2025

Bill 31 replaced Saskatchewan's existing Libel and Slander Act with a modern framework for defamation law. The legislation established a single publication rule for online content, introduced notice requirements before legal action may begin, expanded court powers to address defamatory online material, and updated legal protections for fair reporting and academic publications.

Bill 32 - The Defamation Consequential Amendments Act, 2025

Bill 32 updated several provincial statutes to reflect the new terminology and legal framework established under the Defamation Act. The bill replaced references to libel and slander with the broader concept of defamation, ensuring consistency throughout Saskatchewan legislation.

Bill 44 - The Co-operatives Act, 2025

Bill 44 replaced several older statutes with a modern framework governing Saskatchewan co-operatives. The legislation supported electronic meetings and filings, strengthened member rights, modernized corporate governance, and established updated rules for housing, consumer, healthcare, and other types of co-operatives.

Bill 45 - The Co-operatives Consequential Amendments Act, 2025

Bill 45 updated more than 20 provincial statutes to reflect the new Co-operatives Act. The bill revised references to previous legislation, updated administrative provisions, and ensured consistency across Saskatchewan's corporate and commercial laws.

Bill 56 - The King's Bench Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 56 introduced associate judges to Saskatchewan's Court of King's Bench to improve the efficiency of the court system. The bill established appointment requirements, created independent processes for determining compensation and handling complaints, and set retirement and conduct standards for associate judges.

Bill 57 - The Information Services Corporation Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 57 strengthened provincial oversight of Information Services Corporation (ISC), which manages Saskatchewan's land titles and registry services. The law protects key registry assets from being transferred outside the province, updates the government's oversight role, and reinforces protections associated with the province's special ownership interest in the corporation.

Public Safety

Bill 34 - The Cyberstalking and Coercive Control Act, 2025

Bill 34 expanded Saskatchewan's interpersonal violence laws to recognize cyberstalking, online harassment, and coercive control as forms of abuse. By including these behaviours in the province's legal framework, the law allows victims of non-physical abuse to access the same emergency protections and legal remedies available to victims of physical violence.

Bill 42 - The Saskatchewan Firearms Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 42 strengthened provincial oversight of firearms while protecting the rights of lawful owners. The law authorized inspections of shooting ranges and clubs, allowed medical professionals to report individuals who may pose a safety risk, and established a process for compensating owners when firearms become prohibited under federal law.

Bill 47 - The Response to Illicit Drugs Act, 2025

Bill 47 created new legal tools to recover the costs of illegal drug activity. The law allows the provincial government to sue individuals and organizations involved in drug-related offences for healthcare and other public costs, creates a civil cause of action for people harmed by illicit drugs, and restricts government funding and contracts for those convicted of serious drug offences.

Bill 54 - The Correctional Services Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 54 updated the operation of Saskatchewan's correctional facilities by strengthening oversight and inmate protections. The legislation limits the use of administrative segregation, introduces independent reviews, modernizes disciplinary procedures, and expands inmates' rights to legal representation and appeals.

Healthcare

Bill 48 - The Compassionate Intervention Act, 2025

Bill 48 established a framework for mandatory assessment and treatment of adults with severe substance use disorders who pose a risk to themselves or others. The law now allows for court-supervised treatment orders while providing legal safeguards, including access to legal counsel, appeal rights, and protections for capable individuals to refuse certain treatments.

Bill 55 - The Medical Profession Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 55 strengthened regulation of Saskatchewan's medical profession by increasing penalties for unlicensed practice and expanding the investigative powers of the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The bill also allowed the College to seek court injunctions against unauthorized practitioners and clarified enforcement procedures to improve patient safety.

Natural Resources

Bill 35 - The Mineral Resources Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 35 updated Saskatchewan's mineral development framework by creating a process for developing resources when mineral rights owners cannot be located. The Act establishes designated subsurface development areas, allows projects to proceed after reasonable efforts have been made to locate owners, and ensures any revenues owed to missing owners are held until they can be claimed.

Bill 53 - The Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 53 extended Saskatchewan's fertilizer manufacturing incentive program until 2032. The bill extended eligibility and application deadlines, clarified record-keeping requirements, and provided greater certainty for companies investing in fertilizer production and expansion projects within the province.

Other Legislation

Bill 26 - The Miscellaneous Statutes Repeal Act, 2025

Bill 26 repealed more than 200 obsolete public and private statutes that were no longer required. The legislation removed outdated laws relating to former corporations, municipalities, railways, charities, and other organizations that have ceased to exist or whose governing legislation is no longer relevant. The Act simplified Saskatchewan's statute book without making substantive policy changes.

Bill 28 - The Public Libraries Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 28 modernized the administration of Saskatchewan's public library system. The bill updated terminology, allowed for electronic notices and publications, and revised governance arrangements affecting library services in Lloydminster. These changes were intended to improve administrative efficiency while ensuring continued cooperation between Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the City of Lloydminster.

Bill 29 - The Tailgating Act, 2025

Bill 29 amended provincial liquor laws to allow individuals to bring their own alcohol to approved events operating under specified special occasion permits. The legislation also strengthened age-verification requirements by requiring organizers to request identification from anyone who appears underage. The Act now provides greater flexibility for community events while maintaining existing public safety protections.

Bill 30 - The Inter-jurisdictional Support Orders Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 30 modernized the enforcement of child and family support orders involving individuals outside Canada by implementing the Hague Convention. The Act streamlines international support applications, allows greater use of electronic communication, strengthens privacy protections, and improves cooperation between Saskatchewan and foreign jurisdictions.

Bill 36 - The Change of Name Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 36 updated Saskatchewan's name change laws to better reflect cultural and religious diversity. The legislation allows eligible individuals to register a single name where appropriate, supports the future use of non-Roman characters, simplifies recognition of name changes completed elsewhere, and clarifies consent requirements for changing a spouse's name.

Bill 37 - The Vital Statistics Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 37 modernized Saskatchewan's vital statistics system by updating naming rules, improving birth registration and verification procedures, strengthening protections for personal information, and allowing future use of non-Roman characters in official records. The changes are intended to improve accuracy while recognizing the province's cultural diversity.

Bill 38 - The Building Schools Faster Act, 2025

Bill 38 streamlined the acquisition and servicing of land needed for new schools. Municipalities were given greater responsibility for preparing school sites, while the province received new powers to require land acquisition and establish cost-sharing agreements. The legislation is intended to accelerate school construction in growing communities.

Bill 39 - The Building Schools Faster Consequential Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 39 made related amendments to The Education Act, 1995 to support the new school land acquisition process established under the Building Schools Faster Act. The bill removed overlapping requirements and ensured consistency between the two pieces of legislation.

Bill 40 - The Animal Protection Amendment Act, 2025

Bill 40 strengthened Saskatchewan's animal welfare framework by creating new enforcement roles, establishing oversight and complaint processes, authorizing veterinarians to euthanize animals in severe distress under certain circumstances, and creating a new appeals process. The legislation is intended to improve accountability and strengthen animal protection across the province.

Bill 41 - The Heritage Recognition (From Many Peoples, Strength) Act, 2025

Bill 41 established a process for officially recognizing the cultural heritage of Saskatchewan's diverse communities through designated commemorative days, weeks, or months. These recognitions remain in effect until revoked and are intended to celebrate the province's multicultural history and contributions.

Bill 43 - The Municipalities Modernization and Red Tape Reduction Act, 2025

Bill 43 updated municipal legislation by expanding online public access to municipal documents, requiring orientation for newly elected councillors, allowing Indigenous advisors to participate in municipal governance, strengthening workplace harassment protections, and streamlining property tax collection and assessment appeal processes.

Bill 52 - The Heritage Property Amendment Act, 2026

Bill 52 updated the administration of permits relating to Saskatchewan heritage properties. The Act authorizes the Minister to establish application forms and fees through regulation and allows certain fee provisions to apply retroactively. These changes were designed to create a clearer administrative process for heritage property applications.

Bill 58 - The Time Act, 2026

Bill 58 established Central Standard Time as Saskatchewan's official time standard. The Act also allows the government to designate limited "time option areas" where communities near provincial borders may observe a different time following consultation with local governments and First Nations. 

Bill 59 - The Time Consequential Amendments Act, 2026

Bill 59 made technical amendments to other provincial statutes following the passage of the Time Act, 2026. The bill updated references in existing legislation to ensure Saskatchewan's laws remain consistent with the Province's new timekeeping framework.

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