PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago — Trinidad and Tobago’s House of Representatives has passed the Special Operations Bill, 2026, following more than 13 hours of parliamentary debate.

The legislation was approved shortly after midnight following Friday’s marathon sitting. It will now move to the Senate for further debate, according to parliamentary and local reporting.

The bill replaces and substantially rewrites the country’s previous Zones of Special Operations (ZOSO) framework, creating a new legislative structure for designated special operations.

During the parliamentary debate, Attorney General John Jeremie said the government would assess the measure based on whether it contributes to a sustained reduction in violent crime.

The legislation has become an important part of the government’s current parliamentary agenda following the recent expiration of the state of emergency.

Attention now turns to the Senate debate, where lawmakers will consider the legislation before the parliamentary process can continue.