Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to increase penalties for civil offences relating to littering from vehicles; to make provision about the use of technology in detecting and identifying persons who have committed such offences; 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 Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill

What stage is the Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill at?

The Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill?

The Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill was sponsored by Claire Hughes.

When was the Littering from Vehicles (Offences) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 22 April 2025, at first reading.

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