Abortion Legislation Bill
Government bill
5 August 2019
This omnibus bill amends the law to decriminalise abortion, better align the regulation of abortion services with other health services, and modernise the legal framework for abortion currently set out in the Crimes Act 1961 and the Contraception, Sterilisation, and Abortion Act 1977.
Voting method
Personal voting: Each MP cast their own vote on this bill.
Procedural notes
Extended sittings used
Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings
- Introduced on 5 August 2019
- 1st reading on 8 August 2019
- 2nd reading on 3 March 2020
- 3rd reading on 18 March 2020
- Royal assent on 23 March 2020
Votes
Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:00 am.