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Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

Originated in the House of Lords, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 9 June 2026 at 09:15

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Long title

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.

Sponsor

Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville
Liberal Democrat
Life peer

Current version of the Bill

Bill passage

Bill started in the House of Lords
1st reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Bill in the House of Commons
1st reading
2nd reading
Committee stage
Report stage
3rd reading
Final stages
Consideration of amendments
Royal Assent
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