UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1135
Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
[As Introduced]
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This Act changed UK law to allow samesex couples to get married legally. Before 2013, only oppositesex couples could marry. The Act made marriage equal for everyone, regardless of whether someone is attracted to the same sex or opposite sex. It gave samesex married couples the same legal rights and responsibilities as other married couples.
Presented by Maria Miller
supported by Baroness Stowell of Beeston.
supported by Baroness Stowell of Beeston.
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The people's count16 votes
0% Aye · 0100% No · 16
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading24 Jan 2013
- 2nd reading5 Feb 2013
- Committee stage12 Feb 2013
- 1st reading9 May 2013
- 2nd reading9 May 2013
- Report stage20 May 2013
- 3rd reading21 May 2013
Lords
- 1st reading21 May 2013
- 2nd reading3 Jun 2013
- Committee stage17 Jun 2013
- Report stage8 Jul 2013
- 3rd reading15 Jul 2013
Royal Assent17 Jul 2013