Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL]

What the bill does

A Bill to require that an infant born alive after an attempted termination of pregnancy receives appropriate medical treatment and care; to make provision about enforcement of that requirement; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

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

Questions about the Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL]

What stage is the Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL] at?

The Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL] become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL] is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL]?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL]?

The Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL] was sponsored by Baroness O'Loan.

When was the Infant (Born Alive) Protection Bill [HL] introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 June 2026, at first reading.

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