Dentists (Indemnity Arrangements) Bill

A Bill to amend the Dentists Act 1984 in respect of indemnity arrangements.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Chris VinceLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

12 September 2025

In Plain English

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This Bill would amend the Dentists Act 1984 to alter how dentists arrange professional indemnity for the risks of treating patients. It aims to make indemnity arrangements clearer and ensure dentists have appropriate cover, with the goal of protecting patients and clarifying dentists’ responsibilities.

Key Points

Amends the Dentists Act 1984 to regulate indemnity arrangements for dentists.
Aims to ensure appropriate professional indemnity cover and clearer duties for dental practices.
Sponsored by Chris Vince; the Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Dentists and other dental professionals (e.g., associates, practice owners)Dental patients and the public receiving dental careDental practices and clinics (employers/operations)Professional indemnity insurers and providersRegulators and professional bodies (e.g., General Dental Council, British Dental Association)

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Mar 2025

2nd readingCommons

29 May 2026

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Dentists (Indemnity Arrangements) Bill

12 Sept 2025

Bill to be read a second time on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 5 March under the Ten Minute Rule.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.