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The Bill was deposited on 27 November 2024. The Examination took place on 18 December 2024 and the Bill was found to be compliant with Private Business Standing Orders.
The authorities from both Houses decided that the Bill should originate in the House of Lords.
First reading took place on Wednesday 22 January 2025 and the petitioning period began on 23 January and ended on 6 February. One petition was deposited against the Bill.
Second reading took place on Tuesday 11 February.
The Bill was subject to a "Wharncliffe" Examination to ensure that it complied with certain standing orders concerning the consents of owners, members and directors of companies. This Examination took place on 25 February and was found by the Examiner to be compliant. The Bill was referred to a Select Committee.
The petition against the Bill was withdrawn on 20 March and the Bill was referred to an Unopposed Bill Committee.
What happens next?
The Bill is scheduled to have its Unopposed Bill Committee stage on Tuesday 17 June.