Prohibition of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Bill 2026

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• Bans development, production, stockpiling, and use of fully autonomous weapons systems that select and attack targets without human control.
• Prohibits transfer of these weapons between countries and blocks investment in companies producing them.
• Bill is at Second Stage; enforcement mechanism and definitions of 'autonomous' weapons not yet detailed in available text.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 27th Seanad

   27 May 2026
2. Second Stage 27th Seanad

   27 May 2026