Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to amend the definition of still-birth to apply from 20 weeks into a pregnancy; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]

What stage is the Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL] at?

The Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL] is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]?

The Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness Benjamin.

When was the Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 14 October 2024, at first reading.

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