Deaths, Still-Births and Baby Loss Bill
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Bill Number: Bill 13/22-27
Bill Type: Executive (What are the different Bill Types?)
Bill Sponsor: Minister of Finance
A Bill to amend the law relating to the manner of notification of deaths, still-births and births and the manner of giving particulars relating to them; and to make provision for the issue of certificates recognising the loss of a baby.
Follow the Bill’s journey below from Introduction. Each iteration of the Bill will be published along with the accompanying Explanatory and Financial Memorandum.
First Stage
Status
Completed on 25 March 2025.
Associated information
Bill as Introduced (PDF, 16 pages, 239KB)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (HTM)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (PDF, 12 pages, 213KB)
Official Report of the First Stage - 25 March 2025
Second Stage
Status
Completed on 7 April 2025.
Associated information
Offical Report of the Second Stage - 7 April 2025
Committee Stage
Status
Committee Stage currently in progress.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Committee Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Further Consideration Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Consideration Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Final Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Further Consideration Stage.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Royal Assent
Status
Royal Assent will be confirmed when the Bill has completed the legislative process.
Associated information
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