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Welfare Reform Bill
Welfare Reform Bill is currently listed at 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
Current position
- Latest completed stage
- 1st reading22 Jun 2026
- Next stage
- 2nd reading
- House
- House of Commons
- Bill type
- Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
- Last updated
- 23 Jun 2026
- Proposer / sponsor
- David Simmonds Proposer / sponsor · Conservative · House of Commons Prepared for future MP profile links
What this bill is about
The Welfare Reform Bill (a Private Members’ Bill) would seek to change eligibility and rules for several welfare-related areas. It aims to restrict eligibility for Personal Independence Payment for people with certain mental health conditions, require face-to-face assessments for some welfare benefits, and restrict eligibility for people who are not British citizens to claim welfare benefits. It also makes provision relating to fit notes for welfare benefits and introduces a two-child limit on the child element of Universal Credit, alongside other connected measures.
What it would do
- Restrict eligibility for Personal Independence Payment for people with certain mental health conditions.
- Require face-to-face assessments for some welfare benefits.
- Restrict welfare benefit eligibility for people who are not British citizens.
- Introduce a two-child limit on the child element of Universal Credit; make related fit note provisions.
Bill journey
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1st reading 22 Jun 2026 · House of Commons
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