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Bill · started in the Commons

Firearms Act 2023

A Bill to make provision about the regulation of certain rifle ranges and shooting galleries; to make provision for an offence in relation to the possession of component parts of ammunition; and for connected purposes.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Firearms Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 June 2022 by Shaun Bailey (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Firearms Act 2023, receiving Royal Assent on 18 September 2023.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 20 Jun 2022
  2. 2nd reading Commons 3 Mar 2023
  3. Committee stage Commons 15 Mar 2023
  4. 3rd reading Commons 24 Mar 2023
  5. 1st reading Lords 27 Mar 2023
  6. 2nd reading Lords 14 Jul 2023
  7. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 12 Sep 2023
  8. 3rd reading Lords 18 Sep 2023
  9. Royal Assent Unassigned 18 Sep 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 21 Sep 2023.