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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3210

Powers of Attorney Act 2023

[As Introduced]
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This Act updates the law about Powers of Attorney documents that give someone permission to make decisions or handle money for you if you can't. It sets clearer rules to prevent fraud and protect people from being taken advantage of while making sure the system still works practically for families who need it.

Presented by Stephen Metcalfe
supported by Viscount Stansgate.
✓ 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 reading9 Dec 2022
  • Committee stage1 Mar 2023
  • 3rd reading17 Mar 2023

Lords

  • 1st reading20 Mar 2023
  • 2nd reading16 Jun 2023
  • 3rd reading14 Sept 2023
Royal Assent18 Sept 2023