Private Member’s Bill (PMB)

A Private Member’s Bill is a legislative proposal introduced by an MP who is not a minister, aimed at drawing attention to specific issues or suggesting legal reforms.

Private Member’s Bill (PMB)

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Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar recently emphasised that PMBs are “forward-looking” and a “gold mine” for legislative progress.

About Private Member’s Bill (PMB)

  • Private Member’s Bill (PMB) is a legislative proposal introduced by any Member of Parliament (MP) who is not a Minister, whether elected or nominated.
  • The drafting responsibility of a PMB lies entirely with the MP concerned, not with any Ministry.
  • For introducing a PMB in Parliament, a notice period of one month is required under parliamentary rules.
  • PMBs often reflect the ideological stance, personal convictions, or public interest concerns of the MP, especially those in the Opposition.

Time Allocation for PMBs in Parliament

  • In the Lok Sabha, the last two-and-a-half hours of business on every Friday are earmarked for the introduction and discussion of PMBs.
  • In the Rajya Sabha, PMBs are taken up every alternate Friday for two-and-a-half hours.
  • Since Independenceonly 14 PMBs have ever been passed and received Presidential assent, with the last one becoming law in 1970.
  • In the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024)729 PMBs were introduced in the Lok Sabha and 705 in the Rajya Sabha. Yet, only 2 PMBs were discussed in Lok Sabha, and 14 in the Rajya Sabha.
  • In the 18th Lok Sabha, as of the 2024 Budget Sessiononly 20 MPs introduced PMBs, and not a single one was discussed due to disruptions and prioritisation of other business.

Source: TH

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