Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023


make provision to prevent the theft and re-sale of equipment and tools used by tradespeople and agricultural and other businesses; and for connected purposes.

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

What is this Bill?

The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Greg Smith that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 15 June 2022 and became an Act of Parliament on 20 July 2023.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Greg Smith), not the Government.

How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?

The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Greg Smith (Con)

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons Completed
Lords Completed
Royal Assent

Latest Key documents

Bill Debate
20/07/2023
Act of Parliament
20/07/2023
Explanatory Note
16/03/2023