Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill

A Bill to require a Regulatory Impact Assessment to be published for all primary and secondary legislation introduced by the Government; to make provision for associated sanctions; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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If enacted, the Government would have to publish a Regulatory Impact Assessment for every new law it brings forward, covering both primary legislation (Acts) and secondary legislation (regulations). The bill also creates sanctions for not publishing or inadequately meeting the assessment requirements, and for related purposes.

Key Points

Requires Regulatory Impact Assessments to be published for all new government legislation, including primary and secondary legislation.
Defines sanctions for failing to publish the RIA or for not complying with its requirements.
Only applies to legislation introduced by the Government, not private Bills brought by others.
Current stage is the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.
Intended to improve transparency and scrutiny of the regulatory costs and impacts before laws are made.

Progress

The bill is currently at its 2nd reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to Committee stage.

Who is affected?

Government departments and ministersBusinesses and trade bodiesMembers of the public/consumers

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Regulatory Impact Assessments Bill

23 Oct 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 101 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

21 Mar 2023

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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