Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill

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 Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill

What stage is the Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill at?

The Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill?

The Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill was sponsored by Neil Duncan-Jordan.

When was the Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 23 April 2026, at first reading.

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