Social Security (Marriage) Bill 2026-27
prohibit the recognition of polygamous marriages, marriages within prohibited degrees, and certain other marriages between close relatives, in the social security system.
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Social Security (Marriage) Bill is a Ten Minute Rule Bill an individual Member of the House of Commons.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?Yes. This Bill was introduced on 20 October 2026 and is currently before Parliament.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP, not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.
So is this going to become a law?Ten Minute Rule Bills do not receive any legislative priority and will only become an Act of Parliament if there is unanimous consent of MPs.
However, the legislative proposal may be adopted by the Government, particularly if the proposed legislation can be implemented without a Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Next Event: Friday 13th November 2026 - 2nd reading
Last Event: Tuesday 20th October 2026 - 1st reading (Commons)
Bill Progession through Parliament