Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to require the provision of mental health assessments in NHS antenatal care for the purpose of identifying those at risk of perinatal mental health problems and making referrals to appropriate support; 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 Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill

What stage is the Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill at?

The Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill?

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

Who sponsored the Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill?

The Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill was sponsored by Laura Kyrke-Smith.

When was the Perinatal Mental Health Assessments Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 20 October 2026, at first reading.

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