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Hereditary Peerages and Baronetcies (Equality of Inheritance) Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the law regarding succession to peerages and baronetcies and eligibility to stand for election as a hereditary member of the House of Lords; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)

The story so farThe Hereditary Peerages and Baronetcies (Equality of Inheritance) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 29 January 2020 by Lord Lucas (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Lords 29 Jan 2020
  2. 2nd reading Lords Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2021.