Bill · started in the Commons

Same Sex Marriage (Church of England) Bill

A Bill to enable clergy of the Church of England to conduct same sex marriages on Church of England premises in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 1st reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Same Sex Marriage (Church of England) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 March 2023 by Mr Ben Bradshaw (Labour). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 21 Mar 2023

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Nov 2023.