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Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill

A Bill to make provision about protection for pets and other domestic animals within domestic abuse proceedings, including through non-molestation orders and occupation orders; to amend the definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include abuse involving pets and domestic animals; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to cover pets and domestic animals; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 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

• Ruth Jones Labour Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Jun 2026.