A Bill to regulate the use of automated and algorithmic tools in decision-making processes in the public sector; to require public authorities to complete an impact assessment of automated and algorithmic decision-making systems; to ensure the adoption of transparency standards for such systems; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords
18 September 2025
The Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill would regulate the use of automated and algorithmic tools in public sector decision-making. It would require public authorities to carry out impact assessments for these systems and to adopt transparency standards so their decisions can be understood and challenged. The aim is to improve accountability and fairness in public decision-making.
Currently at 1st reading in the House of Commons; originated in the Lords. The next steps are the 2nd reading in the Commons, then committee stage, and subsequent readings, before potential passage back to the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
Third reading - the final chance for the Lords to change the bill - took place on 7 February and no amendments were made.
What happens next?
The bill now goes to the Commons for consideration.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.