Bill · started in the Commons

Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill

A Bill to make provision about the registration of operators of specified automated online software; to make provision about duties on those operators with regard to the functions of that software, including in relation to accessing online material published by persons other than the operator; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Damian Hinds (Conservative). 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

• Damian Hinds Conservative Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.