Bill · started in the Lords

Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill [HL]

A Bill to recognise the rights of boat dwellers on Britain’s rivers, canals and coastal waters to have their dwelling recognised as their lawful home with the rights and protections attached to that; to make provision for a system of temporary moorings that recognises those rights for those without a permanent mooring; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Rights of Boat Dwellers Bill was introduced in the House of Lords on 8 June 2026 by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville (Liberal Democrat). It is now at committee stage in the House of Lords. At committee stage the bill is examined line by line and amendments can be made, before it returns for report stage.

Sponsor

• Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 21 Jul 2026.