A Bill to make the sale, ownership and use of portable laser emitting devices with output power of more than 1 milliwatt unlawful in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
13 May 2016
This Bill would make it illegal to sell, own or use portable laser devices that emit more than 1 milliwatt in certain circumstances. It is designed to reduce safety risks from high-powered lasers by prohibiting their sale, possession and use, and by providing enforcement and related rules.
The Bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 10 March 2016. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
