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Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Automated Online Software (Access and Transparency) Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 16 Oct 2026 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by Damian Hinds.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 16 Oct 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: 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.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.