Licensing Hours Extensions Act 2026
amend the Licensing Act 2003 so that licensing hours Orders can be made by negative resolution statutory instrument.
Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)
The Licensing Hours Extensions Act 2026 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Andrew Ranger that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 16 October 2024 and became an Act of Parliament on 12 February 2026.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Andrew Ranger), 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
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament