Bill · started in the Commons

Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the maximum noise levels of fireworks which may be sold to the public; to require that specified information about noise levels is included on labelling and in sales information for fireworks; to require the Secretary of State to review the impact of firework noise on the welfare of veterans, neurodivergent people, people with certain medical conditions, and animals; to provide local authorities with power to regulate the use of fireworks in certain circumstances, and to enforce such regulation; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Fireworks (Noise Control etc) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 3 December 2025 by Yasmin Qureshi (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.

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Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 3 Dec 2025
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.