Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about the maximum noise levels of fireworks which may be sold to the public; to require that specified information about noise levels is included on labelling and in sales information for fireworks; to require the Secretary of State to review the impact of firework noise on the welfare of veterans, neurodivergent people, people with certain medical conditions, and animals; to provide local authorities with power to regulate the use of fireworks in certain circumstances, and to enforce such regulation; 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 Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill

What stage is the Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill at?

The Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill?

The Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill was sponsored by Yasmin Qureshi.

When was the Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 3 December 2025, at first reading.

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