UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3542
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act 2024
[As Introduced]
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This Act gives fathers and partners the legal right to take paid time off work when their child passes away. It protects their job and income during this extremely difficult period, similar to maternity leave, so they can grieve and handle practical arrangements without added financial stress.
Presented by Chris Elmore
supported by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent.
supported by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
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The people's count19 votes
0% Aye · 0100% No · 19
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading6 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading26 Jan 2024
- Committee stage20 Mar 2024
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2024
Lords
- 1st reading29 Apr 2024
- 2nd reading17 May 2024
- 3rd reading24 May 2024
Royal Assent24 May 2024