Bill · started in the Lords
Inheritance (Cohabitants) Bill [HL]
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Lords)
The story so farThe Inheritance (Cohabitants) Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 10 May 2012 by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Lords. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
What the bill does
A Bill to make provision about the property of deceased persons who are survived by a cohabitant.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Lords 10 May 2012
- 2nd reading Lords 19 Oct 2012
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Apr 2013.