Details News Stages Publications Long title A Bill to require assessment of a benefit claimant’s circumstances before the implementation of sanctions; and for connected purposes. Sponsor Mhairi Black Scottish National Party Paisley and Renfrewshire South Current version of the Bill Bill 11 2016-17 (as introduced) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window View PDF document Opens in new window 29 November 2016 Commons Bill passage Bill started in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached