A Bill to establish an independent football regulator in England; to make provision for that regulator to license football clubs, distribute funds within football, review English Football League club finances, and reform the governance of the Football Association; to require the regulator to take steps in connection with football supporters’ groups; and for connected purposes.
The bill would create an independent regulator for football in England. It would give that regulator power to license clubs, oversee how money is distributed within the sport, and review the finances of English Football League clubs, while also reforming how the Football Association is run. It also requires the regulator to engage with football supporters’ groups.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The sponsor is Helen Grant; if it advances, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
