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Welfare Reform Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 23 June 2026 at 16:13

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Long title

A Bill to make provision to restrict eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment for those with certain mental health conditions; to require that assessments for certain welfare benefits are conducted face to face; to make provision to restrict the eligibility of persons who are not British citizens to claim welfare benefits; to make provision about fit notes in connection with welfare benefits; to provide for a two child limit on the child element of universal credit; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

David Simmonds
Conservative
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Commons
1st 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
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