This bill lets parents register their stillborn baby by phone or video call instead of having to visit a register office in person. It's an option, not a requirement, and aims to reduce trauma for grieving families.
A Bill to permit stillbirths to be registered remotely in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Jim McMahon
Introduced: 2026-07-15