A Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.
The bill would allow adults who are terminally ill, and who meet safeguards, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life. It sets out a framework of checks, consent and protections for who can receive help and how it is provided. It originated in the Commons and, in the Lords, is being considered at the Committee stage with a series of amendments debated.
The bill is currently at the Lords Committee stage. It has undergone a number of Lords votes on amendments, indicating ongoing scrutiny and movement through the Lords.
In June 2025, the Third Reading in the Lords passed 314 Aye to 291 No. Earlier amendments were carried (e.g., Amendment 94 and Amendment 77; New Clause 2) and others were defeated (e.g., Amendment 12, New Clause 16). Party positions were mixed across votes.
Generated 21 February 2026
Based on 11 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye
Line by line examination of the Bill took place during the nineth day of committee stage on 6 February.
What happens next?
Committee stage continues on 27 February when further amendments will be discussed.