Definition of a Private Bill
The definition of a Private Bill is set out in Rule 9A.1.1 of Standing Orders:
A Private Bill is a bill introduced for the purpose of obtaining for an individual person, body corporate or unincorporated association of persons ("the promoter") particular powers or benefits in excess of or in conflict with the general law, and includes a bill relating to the estate, property, status or style, or otherwise relating to the personal affairs, of the promoter.1Standing Orders of the Scottish Parliament, 5th Edition, 7th Revision, Chapter 9A: Private Bill Procedures. (2019, September).