Homelessness Prevention Bill

A Bill to make provision about the duties of public bodies to prevent homelessness.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Bob BlackmanConservative

Parliament last updated

5 May 2026

In Plain English

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This bill would require public bodies to take steps to prevent homelessness, rather than simply reacting when it occurs. It aims to identify people at risk early and coordinate support across services so they can stay in their homes.

Key Points

Creates duties on public bodies to prevent homelessness.
Emphasises prevention and early intervention rather than only responding after homelessness occurs.
Requires cross‑agency coordination and information sharing to identify and support people at risk.
Applies to bodies such as local authorities, NHS organisations, housing associations and other public sector bodies.
Currently in Committee Stage in the House of Commons; originated in the Commons and sponsored by Bob Blackman.

Progress

The bill is in Committee Stage in the Commons. After this stage, it would move on to further scrutiny and readings if it progresses.

Who is affected?

People who are homelessPeople at risk of homelessness (e.g., facing eviction or loss of settled housing)Public bodies that would have duties under the bill (local authorities, NHS bodies and other public organisations such as social services and housing providers)Housing and homelessness charities and front-line service providers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Oct 2024

2nd readingCommons

28 Mar 2025

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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Committee stageLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Homelessness Prevention Bill

22 Oct 2024

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 039 2024-25 (as introduced)

BillCommons

25 Mar 2025

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.