Parliamentary Bills

Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill

Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 9 July 2026 at 12:32

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Long title

A Bill to require persons discharging functions on behalf of certain other persons to assess the mental capacity of those persons in specified circumstances; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Chris Coghlan
Liberal Democrat
Dorking and Horley

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