# NASS Roundup: State police, emergency care, Abuja rent, other stories

> House of Reps advances state police, emergency care, Abuja rent bills.
- Title: NASS Roundup: State police, emergency care, Abuja rent, other…
- Summary: House of Reps advances state police, emergency care, Abuja rent bills. Nigeria's House of Representatives approved state police services, emergency care…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/923824-nass-roundup-state-police-emergency-care-abuja-rent-other-stories-from-house-of-reps.html
- Author: Sharon Eboesomi
- Published: 2026-11-09T06:07:16+00:00
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- Topics: house of reps, state police, emergency care, abuja rent, trustee investment, federal capital territory, healthcare legislation, rent regulation, trustee investment bill, trustee investment cap, news, politics
## State police amendment approved
Nigeria has moved closer to establishing state police services after 28 state assemblies approved the constitutional amendment, exceeding the minimum requirement of 24 states.
## Emergency care penalties proposed
The House advanced a bill imposing financial penalties, suspending licenses, and shutting down healthcare facilities that delay emergency treatment.
## Abuja rent regulation bill
The House passed a bill to prohibit landlords from demanding more than 12 months’ rent in advance for Abuja tenants.
## Trustee investment cap proposed
The House proposed a 20% investment cap for trustees to prevent excessive concentration of beneficiaries’ assets in one institution.
## State police amendment details
The amendment would allow individual states to establish their own police services with governors appointing commissioners.
## Emergency care timelines
Hospitals must triage within 15 minutes and begin basic stabilisation within 30 minutes of patient arrival.
## Abuja rent exceptions
The bill allows tenants to pay beyond 12 months where they initiate the arrangement without coercion and document the agreement.
## Trustee investment options
Trustees can now invest in corporate bonds, equities, exchange-traded funds, real estate investment trusts, and infrastructure funds.
## Trustee fiduciary obligations
Trustees must act with loyalty, prudence, care, and impartiality when managing assets entrusted to them.
## State police constitutional basis
Under Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution, any constitutional amendment requires approval from at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly.
## Emergency care criminal sanctions
Health workers who deliberately refuse emergency treatment could face criminal sanctions under the proposed law.
## Abuja rent debate
Some lawmakers supported tenant protection while others warned against excessive restrictions on landlords’ property rights.
## Trustee bill progress
The bill is expected to undergo further legislative scrutiny, including committee consideration and stakeholder consultations.
## State police implementation
Goverors will appoint police commissioners subject to recommendations by police service commissions and confirmation by state assemblies.
## Emergency care referral timelines
Hospitals must arrange transportation within 30 minutes of referral decision and complete transfer within three hours.
## Trustee bill background
The proposed Trustee Investment Bill aims to replace the 1957 Trustee Investment Act with updated provisions for Nigeria’s financial system.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's House of Representatives approved state police services, emergency care penalties, and rent regulations to address public needs.