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Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill

A Bill to make fire and rescue authorities statutory consultees for planning applications relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Battery Energy Storage Systems (Fire Safety) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2024 by Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat). 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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Oct 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2026.