A Bill to amend the Gender Recognition Act 2004 in relation to a change of gender of someone who is married
House of Lords
8 November 2019
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The Bill would modify the Gender Recognition Act 2004 for people who are married when they apply for gender recognition. It seeks to clarify the impact of a gender recognition on a marriage, providing clearer options for couples in which one partner is transgender.
The bill is currently at its second reading in the Lords. It originated in the Lords, with the first reading on 31 October 2019.
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31 Oct 2019
First reading took place on 31 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.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
