A Bill to provide for a review by the Secretary of State of the regulations governing gamete storage periods
House of Lords
5 May 2021
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The Storage Period for Gametes Bill would require a formal review by the Secretary of State of the regulations about how long gametes (sperm and eggs) can be stored. The review could inform future changes to the storage rules. The bill originated in the Lords and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords.
The bill began in the Lords, with its 1st reading on 22 January 2020, and it is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords.
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22 Jan 2020
First reading took place on 22 January. 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 2019-2021 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
