A Bill to provide certain protections for persons who live together as a couple or have lived together as a couple; and to make provision about the property of deceased persons who are survived by a cohabitant; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
12 May 2016
The Bill would give certain protections to people who live with a partner (or have done so in the past) and set out how property should be handled for cohabitants when someone dies. It aims to fill gaps in law for those who are not married or in a civil partnership. It is currently at the Lords’ second reading, beginning parliamentary scrutiny.
The bill is at the Lords stage and undergoing the second reading. After this, it will move to committee stage for detailed examination before continuing through the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 4 June 2015. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
