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Surrogate Parents (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements) Bill

A Bill to make provision to introduce leave, pay and allowance arrangements for parents of children born to surrogate mothers equal to those available to parents whose children are born to them; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

John HealeyLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would treat parents of children born through surrogacy the same as other parents when it comes to parental leave, pay and allowances. It would set up rules and funding so intended parents can access leave and financial support on a basis equivalent to that available to parents whose children are born to them, and cover related purposes.

Key Points

  • Extends parental leave, pay and allowances to parents of surrogate-born children to match those for biologically-born children.
  • Applies to intended parents of children born via surrogacy.
  • Establishes the arrangements and funding mechanisms for these rights and any related provisions.
  • Originated in the Commons and introduced by John Healey; currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons (first reading occurred in 2012).
  • Links to related purposes beyond leave and pay as part of its scope.

Progress

The Bill began in the House of Commons, with its first reading in 2012, and is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons. No further stages are recorded here.

Who is affected?

Intended parents of children born through surrogacySurrogate mothersEmployers and payroll/HR teamsFamilies and carers of surrogate-born childrenGovernment departments and agencies responsible for administering leave, pay and allowances

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

17 Apr 2012

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Surrogate Parents (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.