BBC Licence Fee Non-Payment (Decriminalisation for Over-75s) Bill

Key Points

• The core aim is to remove criminal penalties for non-payment by people aged 75 and over.
• It targets individuals aged over 75 in relation to the BBC licence fee and its enforcement.
• Originated in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
• The Bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons (2nd reading date: 24 April 2026); the first reading occurred on 21 October 2024.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. It has had its first reading previously and is proceeding through Parliament according to the information provided.