Consolidation Bill

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A bill that brings together existing law on a subject into a more orderly single Act, usually without major policy change.

Category: Parliamentary procedure

Also used as: consolidation bills

Source / explainer: Read the UK Parliament bill process explainer

Last reviewed: 3 August 2026

A consolidation bill is a bill designed to bring together existing statutory provisions on a subject into a more orderly and accessible single Act. Its purpose is usually to simplify and restate the law rather than make major policy changes. Consolidation bills can make legislation easier to use and understand.

Related terms

Act of ParliamentA law that has completed the parliamentary process and received Royal Assent.BillA proposed law that must pass through Parliament before it can become an Act.Committee StageThe stage where a bill is examined in detail and amendments can be considered line by line.Second ReadingThe stage where Parliament debates the main principles and purpose of a bill.
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