House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026

A Bill to remove the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership of the House of Lords; to make provision about resignation from the House of Lords; to abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages; and for connected purposes.

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18 Mar 2026
Act of Parliament
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 (c. 12)
23 Jul 2025
Ping: Pong
Bill 295 2024-25 (Lords Amendments)
(9 amendments - 5 agreed)
Date Debate
Wednesday 18th March 2026 Royal Assent
Tuesday 10th March 2026 Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons
Thursday 4th September 2025 Consideration of Lords amendments
9 Jul 2025
Lords: Third
HL Bill 122 (as amended on Report)
(6 amendments - 6 agreed)
Date Debate
Monday 21st July 2025 3rd reading

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