Bill · started in the Lords
House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]
A Bill to establish a framework for the Secretary of State to consult stakeholders on the replacement of the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 3 June 2026 by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes (Plaid Cymru). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. 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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Baroness Smith of Llanfaes
Plaid Cymru
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 3 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Lords Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 21 Jul 2026.