Bill · started in the Commons
Assistance Dogs and Pavement Parking Bill
A Bill to remove exemptions from requirements to provide access or services to a person who is accompanied by an assistance dog; to make the undertaking of disability equality training in relation to assistance dogs a condition of holding a licence to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle; to prohibit the parking of motor vehicles on pavements and footpaths; and for connected purposes.
The story so farThe Assistance Dogs and Pavement Parking Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 May 2024 by Sir Bill Wiggin (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.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 8 May 2024
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.