The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.
During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.
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A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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MSPs take part in examining and passing proposed laws (Bills). They represent you in the Scottish Parliament and your local area. And they examine the work of the Scottish Government.
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Information about committees and records of all debates, questions and answers.
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You can get involved with the Scottish Parliament by joining a Cross-party group, submitting a petition, lobbying or exploring our education resources.
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Find out about tours and events at the Scottish Parliament.
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The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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A bill is a potential law. Bills are examined and decided on by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
Browse the list of bills currently being looked at by MSPs and learn what happened to previous bills
Find out more about proposals for Member's, committee, hybrid and private bills
Browse the memorandums that indicate that the UK Parliament is looking at a bill that affects a devolved area
Go to legislation.gov.uk to see a full list of acts of the Scottish Parliament and other legislation
Learn how Bills get proposed, progress through the Parliament and become law.
Find out more about post-legislative scrutiny that has been carried out by the Scottish Parliament.