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)
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
Official Bill Page Initial Briefing papers Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Friday 23rd October 2026 - 2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
11 Amendments have been proposed for this Bill
View AmendmentsBill Progession through Parliament
Latest Key documents
Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 2, after “about” insert “whether”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 3, at end insert “are needed”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the Counsellors of State and the Private Secretary to the Sovereign;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the Archbishop of Canterbury;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the First Minister of Scotland, the First Minister of Wales, and the First Minister of Northern Ireland;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the House of Lords Constitution Committee;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the House of Commons Public Administration Committee;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the Speaker of the House of Commons;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 4, at end insert— “(za) the Speaker of the House of Lords;”
Tabled: 30 Oct 2026
HL Bill 11 Running list of amendments – 30 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 5, leave out paragraph (a)