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.
Bill Document
Other Attachments
1 | Request for a Certificate of Financial Implications for the Marriage Bill, 2024.pdf | ||||||
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The Marriage Bill, 2024
Sponsored By Hon. Sarah Opendi (Mp, TORORO MUNICIPALITY)
Committee: The Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development
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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
Second Reading
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on 01/01/1970
Bill Withdrawn on 01/01/1970