Bill · started in the Lords
Health and Disability Benefits Reform Bill [HL]
A Bill to reform the assessment process for health-related and disability benefits in England and Wales, including the minimum age at which applicants can be assessed and the nature of assessment appointments; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Health and Disability Benefits Reform Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 15 June 2026 by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Baroness Maclean of Redditch
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 15 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Lords Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 17 Jun 2026.