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Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14

Type of Bill:
Government Bill
Sponsor:
Maria Miller
Culture, Media and Sport

Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Commons

  1. House of Commons
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  2. House of Lords
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  3. Consideration of Amendments
  4. Royal Assent

Last events

  • Report stage: House of Commons Report stage: House of Commons | 21.05.2013
  • 3rd reading: House of Commons 3rd reading: House of Commons | 21.05.2013

Latest Bill

House Bill Date
Commons Bill 003 2013-14 (as introduced) | PDF version 09.05.2013

Latest news on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14

The Bill has been carried over to the 2013-14 session. The Bill is due to have its report stage and third reading on 20 and 21 May 2013.

The Bill completed its committee stage on 12 March 2013.

This Government Bill was presented to Parliament on 24 January 2013.

Summary of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2012-13 to 2013-14

A Bill to make provision for the marriage of same sex couples in England and Wales, about gender change by married persons and civil partners, about consular functions in relation to marriage, for the marriage of armed forces personnel overseas, and for connected purposes.

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