A Bill to make provision about the installation and maintenance of, and access to, safety equipment at reservoirs; to create an offence of damaging or destroying safety equipment near bodies of water; to make provision about the teaching of water safety in schools; and for connected purposes.
The Water Safety Bill would require safety equipment at reservoirs to be installed, maintained and accessible to the public. It would also make it an offence to damage or destroy safety equipment near water and introduce water safety education in schools. The bill includes related provisions to support safe use of water and reduce the risk of drowning.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to the Committee of the Whole House for detailed scrutiny and amendments.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on a date to be confirmed.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 5 February under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.