Bills in Progress

This page is an overview of the progress of each current Bill.

Click on the title of the Bill below to view the progress of the Bill and link to the Hansard of the debate for each stage, and to open a copy of the Bill and the Explanatory Notes (where available).

Completed Bills 2021-2026

Useful Legislation Links

Attorney General's Chambers Isle of Man Government Online Legislation - https://legislation.gov.im/cms/

Bills 2016-2021

Private Members' Bills

Most Private Members’ Bills are public bills which are introduced by MHKs or MLCs acting in an individual capacity.  They are not endorsed by the Government or Council of Ministers. Instead, MHKs and MLCs must gain leave to introduce the Bill from the House of Keys or Legislative Council as the case may be.

As is the case with other public bills, Private Members’ Bills seek to change the law as it applies to the general population.  They can be about any topic, but they must not seek to change taxes or increase Government spending without seeking financial concurrence from the Treasury.

The expression “private Member’s Bill” should not be confused with the expression “private Bill”. A “private Bill” is one which does not change the law as it applies to the general population. Rather, it affects the legal interests of one or more private individuals or other legal entities. Some private Members’ Bills are also private Bills but these are very rare.

Private Members' Bills before the Branches

Bills Library (2011-date)

A to Z list of Bills 2011 to date