New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the installation of solar photovoltaic generation equipment on new homes; to set minimum standards for compliance with that requirement; 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 New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill

What stage is the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill at?

The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill?

The New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill was sponsored by Max Wilkinson.

When was the New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 16 October 2024, at first reading.

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