The resulting Act will come into effect upon proclamation.
Bills
1st Session of the 13th Republican Parliament
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and Republic of Chile Partial Scope Trade Agreement Bill, 2026
AN ACT to give effect to the Partial Scope Trade Agreement between the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the Republic of Chile and for related matters
Bill Essentials:
Bill No:
Senate Bill 5 of 2026
Introduced In:
Introduced On:
14-Apr-2026
Published In Gazette On
Vol.65 No.67, 28th April, 2026
Status
House of Representatives - 3rd Reading and Passage of the Bill
Progress
14 Apr 2026
Senate
1 speakersShow Speakers
1.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
14 Apr 2026
2nd Reading of the Bill Hansard 
5 speakersShow Speakers
1.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
2.Sen. Dr. Amery Browne [Opposition Senator]
3.Sen. Dr. Marlene Attzs [Independent Senator]
4.Sen. Anthony Vieira, SC [Independent Senator]
5.Sen. Francis Lewis [Independent Senator]
21 Apr 2026
2nd Reading of the Bill Hansard
4 speakersShow Speakers
1.Sen. Francis Lewis [Independent Senator]
2.Sen. Vishnu Dhanpaul [Opposition Senator]
3.Sen. Dr. Desirée Murray [Independent Senator]
4.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
21 Apr 2026
Committee Stage Hansard
Approved without amendments
21 Apr 2026
3rd Reading and Passage of the Bill Hansard
1 speakersShow Speakers
1.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
1 May 2026
House of Representatives
1st Reading of the Bill Hansard
1 speakersShow Speakers
1.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
2 May 2026
2nd Reading of the Bill
3 speakersShow Speakers
1.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
2.Hon. Barry Padarath, MP [Couva South] [Minister of Public Utilities and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister]
3.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]
2 May 2026
Committee Stage
Approved without amendments
2 May 2026
3rd Reading and Passage of the Bill
25 votes for, no votes against, no abstentions
1 speakersShow Speakers
1.Hon. Sean Sobers, MP [Tabaquite] [Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs]