Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]
A Bill to recognise the rights of boat dwellers on Britain’s rivers, canals and coastal waters to have their dwelling recognised as their lawful home with the rights and protections attached to that; to make provision for a system of temporary moorings that recognises those rights for those without a permanent mooring; and for connected purposes.
Legislative progress
Lords
8 Jun 2026
1st reading
Lords
17 Jul 2026
2nd reading
Bill documents
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Bill Lords 8 Jun 2026HL Bill 16 (as introduced)
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Briefing papers Lords 9 Jul 2026Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]: HL Bill 16 of 2026–27