Welfare Reform Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 23 June 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make provision to restrict eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment for those with certain mental health conditions; to require that assessments for certain welfare benefits are conducted face to face; to make provision to restrict the eligibility of persons who are not British citizens to claim welfare benefits; to make provision about fit notes in connection with welfare benefits; to provide for a two child limit on the child element of universal credit; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    22 June 2026 – 22 June 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 January 2027 – 29 January 2027

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4200.

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