House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

What the bill does

A Bill to remove the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership of the House of Lords; to make provision about resignation from the House of Lords; to abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

What stage is the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 at?

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 become law?

Yes. The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026?

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 was sponsored by Pat McFadden.

When was the House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 5 September 2024, at first reading.

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