Utility Regulator (Support for Decarbonisation Preparation) Bill
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Bill Number: Bill 32/22-27
Bill Type: Executive (What are the different Bill Types?)
Bill Sponsor: Minister for the Economy
A Bill to Confer functions on the Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation to assist the Department for the Economy in developing plans for the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
Follow the Bill’s journey below from Introduction. Each iteration of the Bill will be published along with the accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum.
First Stage
Status
The Bill was introduced on 20 April 2026.
Associated information
Bill as Introduced (PDF, 8 pages, 200KB)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (HTM)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (PDF, 8 pages, 200KB)
Official Report of the First Stage - 20 April 2026
Second Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the First Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Committee Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Second Stage.
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Associated information will be published here when available.
Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Committee Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Further Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Consideration Stage.
Associated information
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Final Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Further Consideration Stage.
Associated information
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Royal Assent
Status
Royal Assent will be confirmed when the Bill has completed the legislative process.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
