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Maharashtra Monsoon Session Set for June 22 After Productive Budget Term

The Maharashtra Legislature has adjourned its budget session, with officials announcing the next monsoon session will commence on June 22 in Mumbai. The concluded session was highly productive, resulting in the passage of 27 out of 29 tabled bills. Key legislation included bills on religious conversion regulation, amendments to criminal codes for acid attack and online harassment victims, and several reforms in higher education and local governance. Only one bill from the Home Department remains pending for the next session.

Key Points: Maharashtra Monsoon Session to Start June 22

  • Monsoon session set for June 22
  • 27 key bills passed in budget session
  • Religious conversion & cybercrime laws approved
  • Higher education & fiscal bills cleared
  • One home affairs bill remains pending
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Maha: Monsoon session to start from June 22​

Maharashtra's monsoon legislative session begins June 22 in Mumbai. The recent budget session saw 27 key bills passed on education, security, and governance.

"The monsoon session of the state legislature will start from June 22 in Mumbai. - Legislative Council Chairman & Assembly Speaker"

Mumbai, March 25

Both houses of the Maharashtra Legislature adjourned sine die on Wednesday after a month-long budget session.​

Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde and Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar announced in their respective houses that the monsoon session of the state legislature will start from June 22 in Mumbai.​

During the budget session, 27 key bills were passed across both houses. Out of a total of 29 bills tabled during the session, one was withdrawn, and one remains pending in the Legislative Council. ​

The session's scorecard reflects a busy term for the state government, with a focus on education, revenue, and home affairs.​

Among the 27 bills that received the nod from both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council, several stand out for their impact on state governance.​

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, which aims to regulate religious conversions, was passed despite heated debates.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2026, was cleared to include specific protections for acid attack victims and penalise online sexual harassment.​

Several bills concerning public and private universities were passed, alongside the Maharashtra Self-Financed Schools (Amendment) Bill, signalling a major push in the higher education sector.​

The Maharashtra Appropriation Bill and the Maharashtra Tax Settlement Bill were passed to facilitate the state's fiscal goals for the 2026-27 period. ​

Amendments to the Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti acts were approved, further decentralising administrative powers.​

The Maharashtra Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was officially withdrawn by the government.​

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill, 2026, a crucial piece of legislation from the Home Department, remains the only bill pending, awaiting clearance from the Legislative Council.​

Bills related to lifts, escalators, and partnership acts were updated to align with modern industrial standards. ​

The Wildlife (Protection) (Maharashtra Amendment) Bill was passed to strengthen conservation efforts within the state.​

- IANS

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Rohit P
The Freedom of Religion Bill is a necessary step to maintain social harmony. However, I hope the implementation is done carefully to avoid misuse. The bill for acid attack victims is long overdue and very welcome.
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Arjun K
27 bills passed is impressive on paper. But the real test is execution. Decentralising power to Zilla Parishads is good in theory, but will the funds and training follow? Hope the monsoon session addresses ground-level challenges.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the education sector, the push for higher education and self-financed schools is a double-edged sword. Need strong regulation to ensure quality doesn't suffer for profitability. The session seemed busy, but hope the details are right.
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Vikram M
Passing the Wildlife Protection amendment is excellent news! Maharashtra's forests and tigers need all the help they can get. Hope the monsoon session also allocates concrete budgets for conservation, not just laws.
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Karthik V
The tax settlement and appropriation bills are the real backbone for development. Hope this fiscal discipline translates into better roads and water supply before the monsoons hit! The session scorecard looks decent.

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