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
28 April 2017
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The Laser Pens Bill would make it illegal to sell, own or use portable laser devices that emit more than 1 milliwatt in certain circumstances, with provisions for connected purposes. It targets consumer laser pens to curb misuse while allowing regulated uses. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, having first been introduced in 2016.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, with its first reading having taken place in 2016. It has been progressing through Parliament since then.
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13 Sept 2016
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
