Succession to Peerages Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the law regarding the succession to Peerages; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

10 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Succession to Peerages Bill would change the legal rules about who inherits hereditary titles (peerages) when the holder dies. It aims to modify the way peerages are passed on and includes related provisions to support those changes. The bill originates in the House of Lords and is currently at its second reading in the Lords.

Key Points

Changes the law governing inheritance of hereditary peerages.
Includes connected provisions to implement the changes.
Originated in the House of Lords and is at the 2nd reading stage.
Directly affects heirs and families with hereditary titles and the wider peerage community.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords. If it passes, it would move on to committee, report, and further readings as it progresses through Parliament.

Who is affected?

Heirs and potential heirs to hereditary peerages (families likely to inherit titles)Current holders of hereditary peerages and their relativesThe peerage community and related institutionsLegal professionals specialising in succession to peeragesGenealogists and researchers with an interest in aristocratic titles

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Succession to Peerages

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 26 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

The 2017-2019 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 5 (as introduced)

BillLords

26 Jun 2017

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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