Bill · started in the Commons
Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill
A Bill to decriminalise rough sleeping; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 23 October 2024 by Layla Moran (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.
Sponsor
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Layla Moran
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 23 Oct 2024
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.