Bill · started in the Commons
Rare Cancers Act 2026
A Bill to make provision to incentivise research and investment into the treatment of rare types of cancer; and for connected purposes.
Now an Act of Parliament
The story so farThe Rare Cancers Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024 by Dr Scott Arthur (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Rare Cancers Act 2026, receiving Royal Assent on 5 March 2026.
Sponsors
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Dr Scott Arthur
Labour
Primary sponsor -
Julie Elliott
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 16 Oct 2024
- 2nd reading Commons 14 Mar 2025
- Money resolution Commons 30 Jun 2025
- Committee stage Commons 2 Jul 2025
- Report stage Commons 11 Jul 2025
- 3rd reading Commons 11 Jul 2025
- 1st reading Lords 14 Jul 2025
- 2nd reading Lords 16 Jan 2026
- Order of Commitment discharged Lords 11 Feb 2026
- 3rd reading Lords 27 Feb 2026
- Royal Assent Unassigned 5 Mar 2026
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 Mar 2026.