What Changed
- Resumption of the Second Reading debate on the Northern Metropolis Development Bill.
- First and Second Reading introduction of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Wild Animals Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026.
- Motion on optimizing public housing policies and a proposed resolution under section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance.
On November 9, 2026, the Legislative Council (LegCo) Secretariat of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong SAR) announced that LegCo will hold a meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to consider several legislative bills and motions.
Among the primary legislative items on the agenda, LegCo will resume the Second Reading debate on the Northern Metropolis Development Bill. If the Bill receives support from Members and passes its Second Reading, it will be committed to a committee of the whole Council. Following the committee's consideration and the Council's adoption of the report, the Bill will proceed to its Third Reading.
Additionally, two new pieces of draft legislation—the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the Wild Animals Protection (Amendment) Bill 2026—will be formally introduced into the Council for First Reading and Second Reading. As per standard legislative procedure, the Second Reading debates on both newly introduced Bills will be adjourned after their introduction.
The upcoming meeting will also address non-legislative business. On Members' motions, Mr Leung Man-kwong is scheduled to move a motion titled 'Optimizing public housing policies to facilitate upward mobility for the public,' with proposed amendments to be moved separately by Mr Chan Hok-fung and Mr Lam Wai-kong. Furthermore, Mr Andrew Lam will move a proposed resolution pursuant to section 34(4) of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance to extend the statutory scrutiny period for amending subsidiary legislation.
These scheduled legislative proceedings affect individuals, legal practitioners, commercial entities, and financial market participants operating in or interacting with Hong Kong SAR, particularly those following financial services regulation, land and development initiatives, and local environmental policies.
Who May Be Affected
Financial institutions, property developers, legal professionals, and businesses operating in or invested in Hong Kong SAR.
Cross-Border Context
Relevant for international businesses, legal advisers, and financial institutions operating in Hong Kong SAR or participating in regional infrastructure initiatives.
What to check next
- LegCo meeting outcomes on November 11, 2026.
- Full terms of the Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2026 upon publication in the Hong Kong SAR Gazette.
This article provides general information and does not constitute legal advice. Consult the official text and obtain advice appropriate to your circumstances where needed.