Infants, Parents and Carers Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about support for infants, parents and carers of infants, and prospective parents and carers, including provision relating to assessment of needs and to reporting requirements relating to such support; 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 Infants, Parents and Carers Bill

What stage is the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill at?

The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill become law?

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

What happens next to the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill?

The Infants, Parents and Carers Bill was sponsored by Sir Desmond Swayne.

When was the Infants, Parents and Carers Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 17 June 2026, at first reading.

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