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Jet Skis (Licensing) Bill

A Bill to establish a system of licensing for drivers of jet skis; to create the offence of driving a jet ski without a licence; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Jet Skis (Licensing) Bill would require anyone who drives a jet ski to have a government licence. It would create an offence for driving a jet ski without a licence and set out related regulatory provisions.

Key Points

Establishes a licensing system for jet ski drivers.
Creates the offence of driving a jet ski without a licence.
Includes connected provisions on regulation and enforcement.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the second reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill had its first reading in November 2020 and is now at the second reading stage in the House of Commons.

Who is affected?

Jet ski drivers and ridersJet ski rental operators and hire businessesOther water users (boaters, kayakers, surfers) who share coastal watersLaw enforcement and regulatory bodies (e.g., police, coastguard, local authorities)

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

10 Nov 2020

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Jet Skis (Licensing)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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