Bills · In the Commons
End of life for terminally ill adults
MPs or peers have debated the main idea. Next comes the line-by-line check in committee.
Official title: Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Nothing has been scheduled yet.
Put forward by Lauren Edwards.
Votes so far
| Date | Vote | Count | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2026 | End of life for terminally ill adults: the first main vote | 270 for, 286 against | Rejected |
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 11 Sep 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.