The Gaming Authority Bill 2026 has been referred to a Special Select Committee of the National Assembly for detailed examination before further consideration by Parliament.
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall moved the motion during today’s sitting of the National Assembly at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal.
The legislation, identified as Bill No. 12 of 2026, was published on July 27, 2026.

Addressing the House, Nandlall formally requested that the proposed legislation be sent to a Special Select Committee in accordance with the relevant Standing Orders of the National Assembly.
Following the request, the Speaker confirmed that the Bill would be referred to a committee to be established specifically for its examination.
The referral means that the proposed legislation will undergo further parliamentary scrutiny before returning to the National Assembly for consideration.
Special Select Committees provide a mechanism for more detailed examination of proposed legislation, including reviewing provisions and considering possible amendments before reporting their findings and recommendations to the House.
The decision to refer the Gaming Authority Bill comes as the government continues its legislative agenda, with four other bills receiving their first reading during Wednesday’s sitting.
These include the Emergency Medical Services Bill, Telehealth and Digital Health Services Bill, National Heritage Preservation Bill and Criminal Justice Alternative Sentencing Bill.
No timeline was announced during the proceedings for the establishment of the committee or the completion of its examination of the Gaming Authority Bill.