Social Media (Access to Accounts) 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 require providers of social media accounts to grant parents access to the social media accounts of their child in cases where the child has died; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    21 October 2024 – 21 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 May 2026 – 29 May 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3839.