Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill [HL] 2026-27
require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make provision about the promotion of the use of microplastic-catching filters in washing machines and raising awareness about the consequences of microplastics from washing machines for pollution in rivers and seas; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
The Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Randall of Uxbridge.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 10 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 (Lord Randall of Uxbridge), 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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Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Friday 11th September 2026 - 2nd reading: Minutes of Proceedings (Lords)
10 Amendments have been proposed for this Bill
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Timeline of Bill Documents and Stages
Tabled: 14 Oct 2026
HL Bill 21 Running list of amendments - 14 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 3, leave out “must” and insert “may”
Tabled: 14 Oct 2026
HL Bill 21 Running list of amendments - 14 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 5, after “England” insert “and Wales”
Tabled: 14 Oct 2026
HL Bill 21 Running list of amendments - 14 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 1, page 1, line 14, leave out subsection (3) and insert – “(3) Before making regulations under this Act, the Secretary of State must consult the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs about whether regulations are necessary. (3A) The Secretary of State may only make regulations under this Act if the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has deemed the regulations necessary under subsection (3).”
Tabled: 14 Oct 2026
HL Bill 21 Running list of amendments - 14 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 2, page 2, line 8, leave out subsection (2)
Tabled: 14 Oct 2026
HL Bill 21 Running list of amendments - 14 October 2026
This amendment was No Decision
Clause 2, page 2, line 10, after “publish” insert “non-statutory”