Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to make provision to decriminalise the non-payment of the BBC licence fee. Sponsor Mr Christopher Chope Conservative Christchurch Current version of the Bill Bill 34 2017-19 (as introduced) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window View PDF document Opens in new window 14 March 2018 Commons Bill passage Bill started in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Lords 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