House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] 2026-27

establish a framework for the Secretary of State to consult stakeholders on the replacement of the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber.

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

Yes. This Bill was introduced on 03 June 2026 and is currently before Parliament.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Baroness Smith of Llanfaes), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.

Would you like to know more?

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

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