Right to Die at Home Bill [HL]

A Bill to create a right to die at home

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

8 November 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Lords bill would create a legal right to die at home. It would set out the responsibilities of health and social care services, local authorities and carers to support people choosing to receive end-of-life care at home.

Key Points

Creates a statutory right to die at home.
Requires health and social care services to enable and support end-of-life care at home.
Involves local authorities and carers in planning and delivering home-based care.
Currently at Second Reading in the Lords (originating in the Lords).
Details on safeguards, eligibility and funding would be defined as the bill progresses.

Progress

The bill is at its Second Reading in the Lords, an early stage of consideration. If it moves forward, it will proceed to committee scrutiny and further readings.

Who is affected?

People who want to receive end-of-life care at homeFamilies and unpaid carersGeneral Practitioners and district nursesHospices, palliative care teams and other health and social care providersLocal authorities and social servicesHousing providers and local authorities involved in home environments

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Right to Die at Home

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 30 October. 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 2017-19 Parliament dissolved at the end of the 2019 Session and this Bill will make no further progress

Documents (1)

HL Bill 45 (as introduced)

BillLords

30 Oct 2019

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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