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February 20, 2026
The controversial “Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill,” 2025, popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill, has officially been reintroduced in Ghana’s Parliament. The bill was laid in the House on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, paving the way for its fresh consideration after months of legal and procedural delays.
The bill’s reintroduction follows a determination by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, that it meets all constitutional and procedural requirements. Speaker Bagbin has directed the Business Committee to schedule the bill for debate under the House’s Standing Orders.
The Speaker’s ruling was made pursuant to Standing Order 187(2), which mandates that he inform the House whether a private member’s bill complies with Article 108 of the 1992 Constitution before it can be formally introduced.
The re-laying of the bill marks a significant turning point in Parliament’s handling of the highly contentious legislation. The bill previously failed to pass during its initial consideration amid strong public opposition and multiple legal suits challenging its constitutionality.
Following the inauguration of the Ninth Parliament, Speaker Bagbin, on January 28, 2025, referred the bill to the Office of the Attorney-General and the Ministry of Justice for a further legislative review.
The Attorney-General’s Office submitted its observations on April 7, 2025, which were subsequently forwarded to the bill’s sponsors for consideration. After reviewing the revised draft, the Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Private Members’ Motions unanimously advised that it could now be properly introduced in the House.
With the bill now formally re-laid, Parliament is expected to proceed with debates and the next stages of the legislative process on one of the most contentious pieces of legislation in Ghana’s recent history.
By Kwaku Sakyi-Danso / Ghanamps.com