This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.

This briefing tracks the progress of the bill to introduce votes at 16, automatic voter registration, tighten the rules on political donations and allow bank cards to be used as voter ID.

During Commons stages, 82 government amendments were made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. The bill is now before the House of Lords.

During Commons stages, 82 government amendments were made to the Armed Forces Bill 2026-27. The bill is now before the House of Lords.

The Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 10 September 2026.

The Social Housing Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 10 September 2026.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 11 September 2026. This Library briefing provides an overview of the bill and key areas of debate.

The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 4 September 2026. The bill relates to the provision of early childhood services in England.

The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill 2026-27 has its second reading on 4 September 2026. The bill relates to the provision of early childhood services in England.

The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026

The Sporting Events Bill [HL] 2026-27 is scheduled to have its second reading in the House of Commons on 3 September 2026

It is an offence to try and enter a designated football match in England and Wales without a ticket.

It is an offence to try and enter a designated football match in England and Wales without a ticket.

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 removed the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 removed the right of hereditary peers to sit in the House of Lords.

The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

The "Hillsborough Law" would create a duty of candour for public officials and introduce parity of representation for bereaved families at inquests.

The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 would make some changes to asylum and human rights rules as announced in November 2025, as well as amending modern slavery legislation.

The Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 would make some changes to asylum and human rights rules as announced in November 2025, as well as amending modern slavery legislation.

The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.

The National Security (State Threats) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 9 June 2026. It would allow the government to designate organisations as being associated with foreign state threat activity, and make it an offence to support or benefit from them.

The Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill 2026-27 is scheduled to receive its second reading and complete its remaining stages in the Commons on 1 July 2026.

The Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill 2026-27 is scheduled to receive its second reading and complete its remaining stages in the Commons on 1 July 2026.

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026-27 enables the nationalisation of steel companies when in the public interest.

The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026-27 enables the nationalisation of steel companies when in the public interest.

A bill to improve cyber security and resilience is going through the Commons; it updates previous cyber security legislation and if passed will become UK law in 2026.

A bill to improve cyber security and resilience is going through the Commons; it updates previous cyber security legislation and if passed will become UK law in 2026.

The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

The second reading of the Railways Bill 2024-26 took place on 9 December 2025. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.

The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission.

The Arbitration Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. The act amends the Arbitration Act 1996 in accordance with recommendations made by the Law Commission.

The House of Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

The House of Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill 2024-26 on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

The Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on 14 April 2026.

The Commons will consider Lords amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on 14 April 2026.

The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026. Second reading is scheduled for 10 March 2026.

The Courts and Tribunals Bill 2024-26 was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2026. Second reading is scheduled for 10 March 2026.

The Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill 2024-26 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 27 February 2026. The government proposes to use public money to build a memorial to the Grenfell Tower fire victims on the site of the tower.

The Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) Bill 2024-26 had its First Reading in the House of Commons on 27 February 2026. The government proposes to use public money to build a memorial to the Grenfell Tower fire victims on the site of the tower.