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Rare Cancers Act 2026

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 6 March 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make provision to incentivise research and investment into the treatment of rare types of cancer; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    16 October 2024 – 16 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    14 March 2025 – 14 March 2025

  3. Money resolution· Commons

    30 June 2025 – 30 June 2025

  4. Committee stage· Commons

    2 July 2025 – 2 July 2025

  5. Report stage· Commons

    11 July 2025 – 11 July 2025

  6. 3rd reading· Commons

    11 July 2025 – 11 July 2025

  7. 1st reading· Lords

    14 July 2025 – 14 July 2025

  8. 2nd reading· Lords

    16 January 2026 – 16 January 2026

  9. Order of Commitment discharged· Lords

    11 February 2026 – 11 February 2026

  10. 3rd reading· Lords

    27 February 2026 – 27 February 2026

  11. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    5 March 2026 – 5 March 2026

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3779.