A Bill to amend Part 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to make provision about maternity and paternity leave for parents of babies born prematurely; and for connected purposes.
The bill would change the law to ensure parents of babies born prematurely have clear maternity and paternity leave rights. It would amend Part 8 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to set out how leave should work for these families, with related provisions to connect the changes.
The bill is at the Second Reading stage in the Commons and has not yet proceeded to committee or further stages.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been dropped by its sponsoring MP and will not progress any further.
This Bill was expected to have its second reading on Friday 24 March 2017. The Bill had its first reading on 26 October 2016 through the ballot procedure.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring MP Mr Steve Reed.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
