Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to amend section 7A of the Road Traffic Act 1988 to provide that a specimen of blood may be subjected to a laboratory test without the permission of the person from whom it was taken; 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 Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill

What stage is the Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill at?

The Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill?

The Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill was sponsored by Jonathan Gullis.

When was the Road Traffic (Testing of Blood) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 1 May 2024, at first reading.

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