Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to make provision about access to matured child savings accounts in the name of a young person who lacks capacity; to require the Secretary of State to review savings provision for children and young people with disabilities including those who lack capacity; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

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

Questions about the Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill

What stage is the Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill at?

The Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill?

The Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill was sponsored by John Milne.

When was the Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 30 June 2026, at first reading.

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