Outcome: E
A Bill to make provision about the rights of patients when receiving health care; and for connected purposes.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill received Royal Assent on 31 March 2011.
Introduction of the Bill
This Executive Bill was introduced by Nicola Sturgeon MSP on 17 March 2010.
Research Briefings on Bill
SPICe Briefing on Bill (as introduced):
Stage 1
The lead committee for Stage 1 is the Health and Sport Committee.
Lead committee: Health and Sport
Other committees:
Finance Committee:
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
The Stage 1 debate took place on 17 November 2010.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 1 (17 November 2010):
The Bill passed Stage 1 on 17 November 2010.
The deadline for Stage 1 was 19 November 2010.
After Stage 1
The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the Scottish Government's response to points raised on the delegated powers provisions in this Bill in its Stage 1 report.
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
Stage 2
The Bill was referred to the Health and Sport Committee at Stage 2.
14 December 2010 (Consideration of amendments, Day 1)
Stage 2 was completed on 14 December 2010.
The deadline for completion of Stage 2 was 17 December 2010.
After Stage 2
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
SPICe briefing on Bill (Parliamentary Consideration prior to Stage 3):
Stage 3
The Stage 3 debate was held on 24 February 2011.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 3 (24 February 2011):
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 24 February 2011.
Passage of the Bill:
The following volume, published on 20 October 2014, contains all the material relevant to the passage of this Bill:
Royal Assent
The Bill received Royal Assent on 31 March 2011.