report stage

British

noun

the stage preceding the third reading in the passage of a bill through Parliament, at which the bill, as amended in committee, is reported back to the chamber considering it

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The Crimes and Policing Bill is currently at the report stage in the Lords and is yet to be signed into law.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Remember, this is the preliminary phase of detailed debate - attempts to amend the bill follow at the later report stage, in July.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

Even with this recent delay, the bill will remain at the report stage, meaning it’s open to amendments suggested by MPs.

From The Verge • Jul. 14, 2022

Scottish Secretary David Mundell had previously said the changes aimed at addressing their concerns would be introduced next week, during the report stage in the House of Commons.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2018

Saturday, 1:25 A M.—Land Bill just through report stage.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 20, 1891 by Various

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