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Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines)
MPs or peers have debated the main idea. Next comes the line-by-line check in committee.
Official title: Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill [HL]
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Nothing has been scheduled yet.
Put forward by Lord Randall of Uxbridge.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 11 Sep 2026 | 2nd reading | Lords |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make provision about the promotion of the use of microplastic-catching filters in washing machines and raising awareness about the consequences of microplastics from washing machines for pollution in rivers and seas; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.