Bill · started in the Commons
Powers of Attorney Act 2023
A Bill to make provision about lasting powers of attorney; to make provision about proof of instruments creating powers of attorney; and for connected purposes
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe Powers of Attorney Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 15 June 2022 by Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Powers of Attorney Act 2023, receiving Royal Assent on 18 September 2023.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading Commons 9 Dec 2022
- Money resolution Commons 27 Feb 2023
- Committee stage Commons 1 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading Commons 17 Mar 2023
- 1st reading Lords 20 Mar 2023
- 2nd reading Lords 16 Jun 2023
- Order of Commitment discharged Lords 4 Jul 2023
- 3rd reading Lords 14 Sep 2023
- Royal Assent Unassigned 18 Sep 2023
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Sep 2023.