Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to amend the Localism Act 2011 to provide for automatic designation of sports facilities as Assets of Community Value; 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 Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill

What stage is the Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill at?

The Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill?

The Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill was sponsored by Emma Foody.

When was the Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 7 May 2025, at first reading.

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