The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Social Protection Bill 2025 into law following its third reading on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the commencement of business.

The passage follows the consideration that ended on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Introduced by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the bill establishes a legal framework to enhance social protection services for vulnerable Ghanaians, including persons with disabilities, the homeless, and those in chronic poverty.

It proposes a Social Protection Fund to finance programs like the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), Ghana School Feeding Programme, and National Health Insurance Scheme exemptions, ensuring sustainable funding and improved coordination.

MPs who spoke in support of the approval of the bill highlighted its role in streamlining welfare interventions.

The legislation addresses long-standing issues like irregular disbursements and limited program coverage, aiming to promote fairness and transparency.

The passage forms part of efforts by the government towards institutionalising social protection in Ghana.

The bill now awaits presidential assent to become law.