Scottish Parliament Lists 17 Bills

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Scottish Parliament has listed 17 bills currently under consideration, including the Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, and the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill. These bills represent proposed laws at various stages of parliamentary review.

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The Scottish Parliament has published a list of 17 bills that are currently being examined. These proposed laws, referred to as 'Bills', are at different stages of the legislative process, from introduction to Stage 3 review. The list includes Government Bills, Member's Bills, and specific proposals such as the Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill, Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill, and Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill, with introduction dates ranging from January 2026 to October 2025.

This notice serves as an informational update on the legislative pipeline in Scotland. While it does not impose new obligations or require immediate action from regulated entities, it highlights ongoing legislative developments. Compliance officers should note the types of bills being considered, as they may eventually lead to new regulations or amendments affecting various sectors. The public is generally given an opportunity to share their views on these bills during their examination.

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Bills (proposed laws)

"Bills" are proposed laws that are being examined by the Scottish Parliament. Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) discuss them to decide if they should become law. The public usually gets the chance to share their views.

The different types of Bills are:

Government Bills
Member's Bills
Committee Bills
Private Bills
Hybrid Bills

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1. Session 1: 12 May 1999 to 31 March 2003
2. Session 2: 7 May 2003 to 2 April 2007
3. Session 3: 9 May 2007 to 22 March 2011
4. Session 4: 11 May 2011 to 23 March 2016
5. Session 5: 12 May 2016 to 4 May 2021
6. Current session: 13 May 2021 to 20 March 2026
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