Third reading is the final stage of legislative consideration before a bill passes one chamber of Parliament or a legislature. At third reading, members debate the bill in its final form (as amended through committee) and vote on whether to approve it. Unlike second reading's focus on principles, third reading addresses the bill as a complete package. If the bill passes third reading, it moves to the other chamber (Senate for House bills, House for Senate bills) to go through the same process. Once both chambers pass identical versions, the bill receives royal assent and becomes law. Third reading provides a final opportunity for debate but substantive changes are typically made earlier in committee stage.