Company Directors (Duties) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require company directors to balance their duty to promote the success of the company with duties in respect of the environment and the company’s employees.

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 Company Directors (Duties) Bill

What stage is the Company Directors (Duties) Bill at?

The Company Directors (Duties) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Company Directors (Duties) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Company Directors (Duties) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Company Directors (Duties) Bill?

The Company Directors (Duties) Bill was sponsored by Martin Wrigley.

When was the Company Directors (Duties) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 21 October 2024, at first reading.

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