A Bill to amend the law regarding succession to peerages and baronetcies and eligibility to stand for election as a hereditary member of the House of Lords; and for connected purposes
House of Lords
5 May 2021
This bill would change the law on who can inherit hereditary titles such as peerages and baronetcies, aiming to make inheritance rules more equal. It would also change who may stand for election as a hereditary member of the House of Lords to reflect those changes. In short, it seeks to promote equality in both inheritance and representation in the Lords.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Lords, its originating house. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage in the Lords for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings and consideration by the Commons.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 29 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
