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House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 23 Oct 2026 (2nd reading in the Lords).
Put forward by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 23 Oct 2026 | 2nd reading | Lords |
In the bill’s own words: 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.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.