Draft Bills before Parliament

The Government publishes a number of Draft Bills during each parliamentary session.

A Draft Bill is published to enable consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny. After consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny has taken place, the Draft Bill may be introduced formally in the House of Commons or the House of Lords.

Most Draft Bills are examined either by select committees in the House of Commons or in the House of Lords, or by a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament.

Draft Bills 2017-18

Draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill 2017

The Government published a Draft Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill 2017 on 12 December 2017.

This draft Bill is currently being scrutinised by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.

Draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill

The Government published a Draft Domestic Gas and Electricity (Tariff Cap) Bill on 12 October 2017.

This draft Bill is currently being scrutinised by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee.

Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill

The Government published a Draft Health Service Safety Investigations Bill on 14 September 2017.

Draft Tenants Fees Bill

The Government published a Draft Tenants Fees Bill on 1 November 2017.

This Bill is currently being scrutinised by the Communities and Local Government Committee.

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What is a Draft Bill?

A Draft Bill is published to enable consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny. After consultation and pre-legislative scrutiny has taken place, the Draft Bill may be introduced formally in House of Commons or the House of Lords.

Most Draft Bills are examined either by select committees in the House of Commons or in the House of Lords or by a joint committee of both Houses of Parliament.

Draft Bills from previous sessions

Draft Bills that were published in previous parliamentary sessions are available to view.