Women Bishops Draft Legislation September 12, 2012 by Fulcrum The House of Bishops has today by an overwhelming majority settled the text of the legislation to enable women to become bishops in the Church of England.The House of Bishops made clear its desire for the draft legislation to be passed into law when it goes forward for final approval to the Church of England's General Synod in November Church of England website. 12 September 2012 FulcrumShareTweetShare