Parliamentary Bills

Scotland (Independence Referendum) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 16 July 2026 at 16:41

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Long title

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to transfer the power to legislate for a Scottish independence referendum to the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Graham Leadbitter
Scottish National Party
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Current version of the Bill

Bill 47 2026-27 (as introduced) - pdf
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16 July 2026
Commons

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Bill started in the House of Commons
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2nd reading
Committee stage
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Final stages
Consideration of amendments
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