Homelessness Prevention Bill

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.