A Bill to make provision for the succession of female heirs to hereditary titles; and for connected purposes.
This Bill would enable female heirs to inherit hereditary titles, changing the traditional rules of succession that favour male heirs. It aims to adjust the law on who can inherit titles and to include related provisions to support this change. The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would typically move on to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
