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JUN 19-25, 2026
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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3325

Marriage Act 1949 (Amendment) Bill [HL]

[As Introduced]
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This bill proposes to amend (change) the Marriage Act 1949, which is the main law controlling how marriages work in the UK. The exact changes aren't specified in this basic information, but the bill aims to update these 75yearold rules for modern times. It's currently at an early stage and hasn't been debated in detail yet.

Presented by Baroness Cox.
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Bill passage

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  • 1st reading19 Jul 2022