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Cohabitation agreement: new rights for couples

The act introduces a cohabitation agreement allowing couples, including same-sex couples, to formalize their relationship without marriage. Parties gain the status of 'closest person in a relationship,' with specific property and family rights and obligations.
Key points
Agreement is concluded before a notary – cost is 100 PLN stamp duty.
Prohibited for persons under 18, legally incapacitated, direct relatives, siblings, and those already married or in another cohabitation agreement.
Parties can choose separation of property (default), joint property, or separation with equalization of gains.
Grants rights to mutual representation in health matters, access to medical information, and post-dissolution alimony if in need.
Dissolution possible jointly before notary, unilaterally (if agreed), or by court ruling.
Marriage automatically converts joint property into statutory marital joint property.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-02-13
For 199
Against 233
Abstain 3
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o statusie osoby najbliższej w związku i umowie o wspólnym pożyciu.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 2110
Process start date: 2025-12-31
Voting date: 2026-02-13
Voting no: 72