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.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
26 February 2026
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If enacted, the bill would require the Government to publish a Regulatory Impact Assessment for every piece of primary and secondary legislation it introduces. It would also provide sanctions for failing to publish or comply with the RIAs, along with related provisions to make the regime work. The aim is to improve scrutiny and transparency of new laws.
The bill had its first reading in the Commons in October 2024 and is now at its second reading in the Commons (scheduled for 17 April 2026).
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 21 October 2024.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
