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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3190

Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023

[As Introduced]
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This Act gives parents of newborns receiving neonatal care (specialist hospital treatment for sick or premature babies) the right to take paid leave from work. It ensures families aren't financially punished for needing to care for their seriously ill newborn child.

Presented by Stuart C McDonald
supported by Baroness Wyld.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading15 Jun 2022
  • 2nd reading15 Jul 2022
  • Committee stage7 Sept 2022
  • 3rd reading20 Jan 2023

Lords

  • 1st reading23 Jan 2023
  • 2nd reading24 Mar 2023
  • 3rd reading23 May 2023
Royal Assent24 May 2023