Bill · started in the Commons

Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill

A Bill to expand the list of sporting events that must be must available for broadcast by free-to-air television channels; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Broadcasting (Listed Sporting Events) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 December 2023 by John Spellar (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. 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 Commons 11 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.