UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2026
Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL]
[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to give unmarried couples who live together (cohabitants) stronger legal rights and protections. Currently, unmarried partners have very few legal protections compared to married couples, this bill would change that by allowing them to make claims on property, pensions, and inheritance in certain circumstances.
Presented by Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames.
PrivateLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt
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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage
Lords
- 1st reading5 Jul 2017
- 2nd reading15 Mar 2019