Bill · started in the Commons
Water Safety Bill
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.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Water Safety Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 February 2025 by Lee Pitcher (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Lee Pitcher
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 5 Feb 2025
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 6 May 2026.