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Referendums Framework Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 26 Aug 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill seeks to provide a single set of legislative provisions to govern the conduct of referendums held alongside either the first or second general election following its enactment.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.126-2
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Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 126-2
    Introduction: 26 Feb 2025
    First reading agreed: 06 Mar 2025
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 16 Apr 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Referendums Framework Bill - 24 Aug 2025