Football Governance Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to establish the Independent Football Regulator; to make provision for the licensing of football clubs; to make provision about the distribution of revenue received by organisers of football competitions; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

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

Questions about the Football Governance Bill

What stage is the Football Governance Bill at?

The Football Governance Bill is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Football Governance Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Football Governance Bill is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Football Governance Bill?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Football Governance Bill?

The Football Governance Bill was sponsored by Lucy Frazer.

When was the Football Governance Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 19 March 2024, at first reading.

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