Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to set minimum service levels for the provision of public transport in rural areas, including for access to sites of employment and education; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill

What stage is the Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill at?

The Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill?

The Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill was sponsored by Sarah Dyke.

When was the Public Transport (Rural Areas) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 12 December 2023, at first reading.

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