Silica Dust (Exposure) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 6 May 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about the prevention, monitoring and reporting of silicosis and other lung diseases caused by occupational exposure to silica dust; to make provision about a programme of screening for silicosis; to introduce certain requirements and prohibitions on working practices associated with exposure to silica dust, including a prohibition on the dry-cutting of high-silica engineered stone; to make provision about the role of the Health and Safety Executive in relation to occupational exposure to silica dust; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    17 March 2026 – 17 March 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    17 April 2026 – 17 April 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4102.