Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL] 2026-27

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.

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

What is this Bill?

The Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL] is a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

Yes. This Bill was introduced on 08 June 2026 and is currently before Parliament.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

Lords PMBs are extremely unlikely to become law. Unless the Bill receives unanimous support from MPs and can pass 2nd Reading in the Commons without debate, it will not proceed further in the Bill process.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

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