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Bill · started in the Commons

Down Syndrome Act 2022

A Bill to make provision about meeting the needs of persons with Down syndrome; and for connected purposes.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Down Syndrome Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 June 2021 by Dr Liam Fox (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Down Syndrome Act 2022, receiving Royal Assent on 28 April 2022.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 16 Jun 2021
  2. 2nd reading Commons 26 Nov 2021
  3. Money resolution Commons 25 Jan 2022
  4. Committee stage Commons 26 Jan 2022
  5. 3rd reading Commons 4 Feb 2022
  6. 1st reading Lords 7 Feb 2022
  7. 2nd reading Lords 18 Mar 2022
  8. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 28 Mar 2022
  9. 3rd reading Lords 1 Apr 2022
  10. Royal Assent Unassigned 28 Apr 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2022.