Title Bill No. 31 of 2025 CINEMATOGRAPH BILL, 2025 (Published on 14th November, 2025
Bill Summary The object of the Bill is to repeal and re-enact the Cinematograph Act (Cap. 60:02)
to, amongst other things, cater for —
(a) establishment of a Film Commission, which shall be a body corporate capable
of suing and being sued, and performing such acts as body corporates may by
law, perform;
(b) establishment of a Board of the Commission, powers and functions, tenure,
removal from office, the remuneration and allowances of the members, the
election of the members, meeting of the Board, quorum, and disclosure of
interest, confidentiality and the committees of the Board;
(c) the appointment of the staff of the Commission, including the Chief Executive
Officer and the Secretary and appointment of other staff; and
(d) the financial provisions of the Commission.
Bill Date 2026-04-06
Introduced Date 2026-03-30
Progressed Date 2026-04-02
Parliament number 12
Type Government Bill
Status Passed
Portfolio Test Responsible Ministry