A Bill to change the procedure for amending Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
This bill changes the way Schedule 2 drugs can be amended under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. It focuses on the procedure lawmakers use to add or remove drugs from Schedule 2, rather than on the drugs themselves. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Labour MP Alex McIntyre.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it will move to more detailed consideration stages before potentially passing to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill was considered in a Public Bill Committee on Wednesday 25 June and reported without amendment. It was considered at Report stage on Friday 11 July but an objection was taken (Standing Order No. 11(2)) and consideration is to be resumed on Friday 16 January 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.