House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to establish a framework for the Secretary of State to consult stakeholders on the replacement of the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]

What stage is the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] at?

The House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]?

The House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes.

When was the House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 3 June 2026, at first reading.

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