Mandatory Blood Testing Amendment Act, 2026
Sponsored by Smith, Laura
- Amends the Mandatory Blood Testing Act, 2006 to address cases involving deceased persons
- If a respondent dies after an application is made, the process continues with modifications set by regulations
- Allows a person to apply for blood testing of someone who is already deceased at the time of application
- Deceased-person applications will be handled entirely under rules set out in regulations, not the usual sections 3 to 6
- Minister gains power to make regulations covering hearings, Board decisions and court orders for these new situations
- Updates references in sections 7 and 8 to apply more broadly to orders made under the Act
- Act takes effect on a date to be set later by the Lieutenant Governor in Council