Bill · started in the Commons
Domestic Abuse (Pets) Bill
A Bill to make provision for the application of non-molestation orders and occupation orders to behaviour relating to pets; to amend definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include behaviour relating to pets; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to pets; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Domestic Abuse (Pets) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 March 2026 by Ruth Jones (Labour). 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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Ruth Jones
Labour
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Mar 2026
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2026.