Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A bill to amend the Road Traffic Act 1988, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 and the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 to regulate cycling.

Progress through Parliament

What 1st reading means, and what happens next

First reading is the formal introduction of the bill. There is no debate and no vote. The bill is simply presented and printed.

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

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

Questions about the Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL]

What stage is the Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL] at?

The Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL] is currently at 1st reading.

What happens next to the Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL]?

Second reading follows, usually a few weeks later, and is the first opportunity for MPs or peers to debate the principle of the bill.

Who sponsored the Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL]?

The Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL] was sponsored by Lord Hogan-Howe.

When was the Regulation of Cycling Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 February 2025, at first reading.

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