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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 will began on 23 January and ended on 6 February. No petitions were deposited against the Bill.
Second reading took place on Tuesday 11 February.
As no petitions were received during the petitioning period, the Bill was referred to an Unopposed Bill Committee to examine it. The Committee sat on 23 April and reported the Bill to the House with amendments.
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Third reading is scheduled to take place on 13 May.