The Football Governance Bill is progressing through Parliament and aims to create the first independent regulator for professional men's football in England. Initially proposed by the previous Conservative government, it was reintroduced by the Labour government and is set for a critical report stage. Key elements include an expedited state of game report and changes to financial regulations, with a hopeful passage into law by mid-year. The bill seeks to address self-regulation issues in football amid pushback regarding its potential impact from various stakeholders.
Parry anticipates a third reading on March 31, which could lead to the bill becoming law by June or July, signaling a game-changer for football governance.
The new bill's provisions, such as removing the Conservative opt-out for leagues and expediting the state of the game report to 18 months, show progress over the previous attempt.
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