Parliamentary Bills

Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL]

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

Originated in the House of Lords, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 10 June 2026 at 17:22

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Long title

A Bill to provide certain protections for persons who live together or have lived together as a couple; to make provision about the property of deceased persons survived by a cohabitant; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames
Liberal Democrat
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

HL Bill 14 (as introduced)
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5 June 2026
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Bill started in the House of Lords
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2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
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2nd reading
Committee stage
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Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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