Bill Progress

Object of the Bill

The object of the Bill is to reform, repeal and consolidate the legal framework governing marriage in Uganda; to provide for recognized marriages in Uganda, registration of mariage, marital rights and obligations, conversion from one form of marriage to another form of marriage, property rights, separation and dissolution of marriage, among others.

Other Attachments

1 Request for a Certificate of Financial Implications for the Marriage Bill, 2024.pdf
Title: Request for a Certificate of Financial Implications for the Marriage Bill, 2024
Author: Hon. Sarah Opendi

The Marriage Bill, 2024

Sponsored By Hon. Sarah Opendi (Mp, TORORO MUNICIPALITY)

Committee: The Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development

Start

03/10/2024

First Reading/Committee

The bill is still at First Reading, and the first stage of a bill is a passage through the floor of parliament. This stage is usually a formality, primarily focusing on introducing the Bill to the Parliament. It takes place without debate, and the first reading of a Bill can occur anytime in a parliamentary session. The significance of this stage lies in the fact that it marks the formal introduction of the Bill to the Parliament, setting the stage for further discussions and debates.

Bill in Committee for more than 45 days

01/01/1970

Second Reading

01/01/1970

01/01/1970

Third Reading

01/01/1970

Presentation/Waiting Assent

01/01/1970

01/01/1970

Assented by President

End

Bill passed on 01/01/1970

Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970

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