Bill · started in the Lords

Cohabitation Rights Bill [HL]

A Bill to provide certain protections for persons who live together or have lived together as a couple; to make provision about the property of deceased persons survived by a cohabitant; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Cohabitation Rights Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 5 June 2026 by Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (Liberal Democrat). It is now at committee stage in the House of Lords. At committee stage the bill is examined line by line and amendments can be made, before it returns for report stage.

Sponsor

• Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 21 Jul 2026.