Heritage Public Houses Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require local authorities to maintain a register of heritage public houses in their area and to make provision in connection with the compilation and maintenance of such registers; to make provision relating to planning applications in respect of public houses on such a register; to make provision about the listing of heritage public houses; to make further provision relating to heritage public houses; 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 Heritage Public Houses Bill

What stage is the Heritage Public Houses Bill at?

The Heritage Public Houses Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Heritage Public Houses Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Heritage Public Houses Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Heritage Public Houses Bill?

The Heritage Public Houses Bill was sponsored by Mike Wood.

When was the Heritage Public Houses Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 17 June 2026, at first reading.

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