Introduced on March 7. The bill introduces a number of measures intended to curb criminal gangs. It makes it an offence to display gang insignia in public places, creates a new dispersal power to stop gang members gathering in public, creates a new non-consorting order and make gang membership an aggravating factor at sentencing. The Attorney-General said aspects were a breach of the Bill of Rights Act. First reading on March 7 opposed by the Greens  and Te Pāti Māori. Sent to the justice committee and to be reported back on July 7. Reported back with a number of amendments with Labour and the Greens filing opposing views. Second reading on July 30 with National, Act and NZ First in favour. Committee stage completed on Aug 8.

Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill