UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3157
Social Security (Special Rules for End of Life) Act 2022
[As Introduced]
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This Act changes the rules for welfare benefits (like Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance) for people who are expected to die within 6 months. It removes certain waiting periods and eligibility checks so these people can receive financial support faster and more easily.
Presented by Baroness Stedman-Scott
supported by Dr Thérèse Coffey.
supported by Dr Thérèse Coffey.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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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 reading23 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading8 Sept 2022
- Committee stage8 Sept 2022
- Report stage8 Sept 2022
- 3rd reading8 Sept 2022
Lords
- 1st reading11 May 2022
- 2nd reading24 May 2022
- 3rd reading22 Jun 2022
Royal Assent25 Oct 2022