Bill No. 7 of 2025 is a constitutional amendment bill currently before the Zambian Parliament. The bill proposes several key changes to the country's constitution, including;

- Composition of the National Assembly: Increase the number of elected Members of Parliament from 156 to 211, based on recent constituency delimitations by the Electoral Commission of Zambia.

- Electoral System: Introduce a mixed member proportional representation system, reserving 20 seats for women, 12 for youths, and 3 for persons with disabilities, allocated based on political party performance in national elections.

- Parliamentary Term: Align the five-year terms for Parliament and local councils, with Parliament dissolving one day before polling in a general election.

- By-Elections: Replace by-elections with party nominations for vacant seats held by party-sponsored candidates, while independent MPs or officials vacating office would still trigger by-elections.

- Local Government: Include Members of Parliament in the council composition.

The bill has sparked debate and criticism from various stakeholders, including the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ), which argues that ;

- Lack of Stakeholder Engagement: The bill was introduced without broad-based stakeholder engagement and consensus, undermining its legitimacy.

- Potential Erosion of Democratic Tenets: Some proposed amendments may erode democratic foundations, such as allowing political parties to fill parliamentary vacancies without citizen input.