Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill
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Bill Number: Bill 30/22-27
Bill Type: Executive (What are the different Bill Types?)
Bill Sponsor: Minister of Finance
A Bill to make provision as to the persons who may solemnise marriage; to make provision about the minimum age for marriage and civil partnership; and for connected purposes.
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
The Bill is scheduled for introduction on 16 March 2026.
Associated information
Bill as Introduced (HTM)
Bill as Introduced (PDF, 16 pages, 613KB)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (HTM)
Explanatory and Financial Memorandum as Introduced (PDF, 08 pages, 182KB)
Official Report of the First Stage - 16 March 2026
Second Stage
Status
To be scheduled.
Associated information
Associated information will be published here when available.
Committee Stage
Status
To be scheduled on completion of the Second Stage.
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
Associated information will be published here when available.
