House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill

Key Points

• Abolishes by-elections for hereditary peers by amending the House of Lords Act 1999.
• Vacancies would not be filled; the number of hereditary peers would decline over time.
• The change would apply to future vacancies only; current hereditary peers would remain in their seats.
• Originated in the House of Commons; currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it passes, it would move on to committee stage, report stage, and third reading in the Commons, before going to the Lords for consideration.