Football Governance Bill [HL] 2024-26
establish the Independent Football Regulator; to make provision for the licensing of football clubs; to make provision about the distribution of revenue received by organisers of football competitions; and for connected purposes.
Government Bill
The Football Governance Bill [HL] is a Government Bill tabled by Baroness Twycross.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 24 October 2024 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?Government Bills implement the legislative agenda of the Government. This agenda, and the Bills that will implement it, are outlined in the Queen's Speech at the Session's State Opening of Parliament.
What type of Bill is this?Government Bills are technically Presentation Bills, but the Government can use its legislative time to ensure the schedule of debates to scrutinise the Bill.
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: Government Bills, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers All Bill Debates
Next Event: Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Committee stage
Last Event: Wednesday 18th December 2024 - Committee stage part two (Lords)
Bill Progession through Parliament