Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 3 December 2025

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about the prevention of fraud against public authorities and the making of erroneous payments by public authorities; about the recovery of money paid by public authorities as a result of fraud or error; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    22 January 2025 – 22 January 2025

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    3 February 2025 – 3 February 2025

  3. Programme motion· Commons

    3 February 2025 – 3 February 2025

  4. Money resolution· Commons

    3 February 2025 – 3 February 2025

  5. Committee stage· Commons

    25 February 2025 – 18 March 2025

  6. Report stage· Commons

    29 April 2025 – 29 April 2025

  7. 3rd reading· Commons

    29 April 2025 – 29 April 2025

  8. 1st reading· Lords

    30 April 2025 – 30 April 2025

  9. 2nd reading· Lords

    15 May 2025 – 15 May 2025

  10. Committee stage· Lords

    4 June 2025 – 25 June 2025

  11. Report stage· Lords

    15 October 2025 – 21 October 2025

  12. 3rd reading· Lords

    23 October 2025 – 23 October 2025

  13. Programme motion· Commons

    5 November 2025 – 5 November 2025

  14. Consideration of Lords amendments· Commons

    5 November 2025 – 5 November 2025

  15. Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords

    11 November 2025 – 11 November 2025

  16. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    2 December 2025 – 2 December 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3921.