Armed Forces Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to continue the Armed Forces Act 2006; to amend that Act and other enactments relating to the armed forces; to make provision about the reserve forces; to make provision about visiting forces; to make provision about the Ministry of Defence Police; to make provision about the defence functions of the Oil and Pipelines Agency; to make provision about the protection of military remains; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the Armed Forces Bill

What stage is the Armed Forces Bill at?

The Armed Forces Bill is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Armed Forces Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Armed Forces Bill is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Armed Forces Bill?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Armed Forces Bill?

The Armed Forces Bill was sponsored by John Healey.

When was the Armed Forces Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 15 January 2026, at first reading.

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