Licensing Hours Extensions Act 2026
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 16 February 2026
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Long title
A Bill to amend the Licensing Act 2003 so that licensing hours Orders can be made by negative resolution statutory instrument.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
16 October 2024 – 16 October 2024
- 2nd reading· Commons
17 January 2025 – 17 January 2025
- Committee stage· Commons
4 June 2025 – 4 June 2025
- 3rd reading· Commons
4 July 2025 – 4 July 2025
- 1st reading· Lords
7 July 2025 – 7 July 2025
- 2nd reading· Lords
24 October 2025 – 24 October 2025
- Order of Commitment discharged· Lords
8 January 2026 – 8 January 2026
- 3rd reading· Lords
23 January 2026 – 23 January 2026
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
12 February 2026 – 12 February 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3783.