Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to amend the Equality Act 2010 to improve access to public buildings by introducing six-inch and 12-inch rules for step-free access Sponsor Lord Blencathra Conservative Life peer Current version of the Bill HL Bill 9 (as introduced) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window View PDF document Opens in new window 27 June 2017 Lords Bill passage Bill started in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached