A Bill to make provision about the regulation of autonomous surface and submersible maritime vessels; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Rebecca SmithConservative
5 March 2026
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This bill would create a regulatory framework for autonomous surface and submersible maritime vessels. It would set out how these vessels are registered and operated safely, and how liability and enforcement are handled, with related provisions to fit alongside existing maritime law.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Monday 2 March 2026 through the ballot procedure.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
