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Supported Housing (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to regulate supported housing; to make provision about local authority oversight and the enforcement of standards of accommodation and support in supported housing; to prohibit the placing of children in care in unregulated accommodation; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Kerry McCarthyLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Bill aims to regulate supported housing and give local authorities powers to oversee and enforce standards of accommodation and support. It also bans placing children in care in unregulated accommodation, and sets out related provisions.

Key Points

  • Regulates the supported housing sector and requires local authorities to oversee providers and enforce standards.
  • Gives local authorities powers to act to ensure safe, suitable accommodation and support for residents.
  • Prohibits placing children in care in unregulated accommodation.
  • Includes connected provisions to support its aims.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, having originated there and being sponsored by Kerry McCarthy. It has not yet moved to committee stage.

Who is affected?

Residents of supported housingProviders of supported housingLocal authorities and their housing/health teamsChildren in care and the social care system

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Nov 2020

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Supported Housing (Regulation)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.