Details News Stages Publications Summary A bill to amend the law on marriage to permit the Registrar General to permit certain charitable organisations to solemnise marriages. Sponsor Lord Harrison Labour Life peer Current version of the Bill HL Bill 17 2012-13 (as introduced) Get File View HTML version Opens in new window View PDF document Opens in new window 17 May 2012 Lords Bill passage Bill started in the House of Lords 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Bill in the House of Commons 1st reading 2nd reading Committee stage Report stage 3rd reading Final stages Consideration of amendments Royal Assent Key Complete In progress Not applicable Not yet reached