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Bereavement Leave and Pay (Stillborn and Miscarried Babies) Bill

A Bill to extend entitlement to parental bereavement leave and pay to parents of babies miscarried or stillborn during early pregnancy; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Bereavement Leave and Pay (Stillborn and Miscarried Babies) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 19 October 2021 by Sarah Owen (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 19 Oct 2021
  2. 2nd reading Commons 6 May 2022

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 29 Apr 2022.