Bill · started in the Commons
Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill
A Bill to provide that, for the purposes of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981, domesticated reindeer are not wild animals; to make further provision about licensing in respect of the keeping or training of reindeer for exhibition; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 December 2025 by Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat). 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
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Sarah Dyke
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Dec 2025
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.