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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Act 2026

Act of Parliament

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

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 20 March 2026

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Long title

A Bill to Make provision to remove the two child limit on the child element of universal credit.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    8 January 2026 – 8 January 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    3 February 2026 – 3 February 2026

  3. Money resolution· Commons

    3 February 2026 – 3 February 2026

  4. Programme motion· Commons

    3 February 2026 – 3 February 2026

  5. Committee of the whole House· Commons

    23 February 2026 – 23 February 2026

  6. 3rd reading· Commons

    23 February 2026 – 23 February 2026

  7. 1st reading· Lords

    24 February 2026 – 24 February 2026

  8. 2nd reading· Lords

    12 March 2026 – 12 March 2026

  9. Committee negatived· Lords

    12 March 2026 – 12 March 2026

  10. 3rd reading· Lords

    12 March 2026 – 12 March 2026

  11. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    18 March 2026 – 18 March 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4059.