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Silica Dust (Exposure) Bill

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.

The story so farThe Silica Dust (Exposure) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 March 2026 by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Liz Jarvis Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.