diff --git a/xep-0255.xml b/xep-0255.xml
index 92425e21..15355dcd 100644
--- a/xep-0255.xml
+++ b/xep-0255.xml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
   <abstract>This specification defines an XMPP protocol extension for querying a compliant server or service for information about the geographical or physical location of an entity.</abstract>
   &LEGALNOTICE;
   <number>0255</number>
-  <status>Experimental</status>
+  <status>Proposed</status>
   <type>Standards Track</type>
   <sig>Standards</sig>
   <approver>Council</approver>