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EnactedHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

A Bill to remove the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership of the House of Lords; to make provision about resignation from the House of Lords; to abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages; and for connected purposes.

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Enacted asHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026c. 12 · 20 Mar 2026

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Act of Parliament: House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 (c. 12)20 Mar 2026

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Stages
13
Publications
96
Amendments
66
First event
05 Sept 2024
Last update
20 Mar 2026
Sessions
#39

Stages 13

  1. 1R1st reading Commons05 Sept 2024
  2. 2R2nd reading Commons15 Oct 2024
  3. PMProgramme motion Commons15 Oct 2024
  4. COTWHCommittee of the whole House Commons12 Nov 2024
  5. 3R3rd reading Commons12 Nov 2024
  6. 1R1st reading Lords13 Nov 2024
  7. 2R2nd reading Lords11 Dec 2024
  8. CSCommittee stage Lords03 Mar 2025
  9. RSReport stage Lords02 Jul 2025
  10. 3R3rd reading Lords21 Jul 2025
  11. COLAConsideration of Lords amendments Commons04 Sept 2025
  12. COCAA/ORConsideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons Lords10 Mar 2026
  13. RARoyal Assent18 Mar 2026

Source: bills.parliament.uk ↗