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3942 [HL] — GB
3942 [HL] is an AI governance legislation from GB, currently introduced. The Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill [HL] commenced its parliamentary journey in the UK House of Lords. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-04-30.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Parliament of the United Kingdom
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective dates will depend on future parliamentary progress and enactment.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
UK AI Regulation Bill Introduced in House of Lords
The Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill [HL] commenced its parliamentary journey in the UK House of Lords.
This development signals the UK's ongoing legislative focus on AI governance, potentially impacting future compliance obligations for deployers.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective dates will depend on future parliamentary progress and enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is 3942 [HL]?
- The Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill [HL] has been formally introduced in the UK House of Lords, marking its first reading on April 30, 2026. This initial procedural step signals the commencement of parliamentary consideration for legislation intended to regulate artificial intelligence within the United Kingdom. The bill's progression through future stages will determine its final scope and potential impact on deployer obligations across various sectors. Primary source →
- Why does 3942 [HL] matter?
- This development signals the UK's ongoing legislative focus on AI governance, potentially impacting future compliance obligations for deployers. Primary source →
- Who does 3942 [HL] affect?
- Given its broad title, the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill [HL] is anticipated to affect a wide array of organizations and sectors that develop, deploy, or utilize AI systems within the United Kingdom. This includes businesses involved in critical infrastructure, healthcare, finance, employment, and any other domain where AI might pose significant risks or necessitate specific oversight. The eventual scope will likely encompass both public and private sector entities operating within UK jurisdiction, requiring a comprehensive assessment of current and planned AI deployments against potential future regulatory requirements for transparency, accountability, and risk management. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for 3942 [HL]?
- No fixed deadline — effective dates will depend on future parliamentary progress and enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of 3942 [HL]?
- As of the last published update, 3942 [HL] is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for 3942 [HL]?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3942. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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