Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision for a register of iconic trees; to make provision about the designation and protection of trees on that register; to require the Secretary of State to review the provision of nature education in England; 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 Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill

What stage is the Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill at?

The Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill?

The Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill was sponsored by Joe Morris.

When was the Iconic Trees and Nature Education Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 1 December 2025, at first reading.

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