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Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill
Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill is currently listed at 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
Current position
- Latest completed stage
- 1st reading22 Jun 2026
- Next stage
- 2nd reading
- House
- House of Commons
- Bill type
- Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
- Last updated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Proposer / sponsor
- Ruth Jones Proposer / sponsor · Labour · House of Commons Prepared for future MP profile links
What this bill is about
The Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill is a Private Members’ Bill that would seek to improve how pets and other domestic animals are protected in domestic abuse proceedings. Based on the bill’s long title, it aims to include pets and domestic animals in key protections and definitions, including non-molestation and occupation orders. It would also seek to extend Domestic Abuse Protection Orders so they can cover pets and domestic animals, and make connected changes.
What it would do
- Would seek to provide protection for pets and other domestic animals within domestic abuse proceedings.
- Would seek to include pets/domestic animals in non-molestation orders and occupation orders.
- Would seek to amend the definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include abuse involving pets/domestic animals.
- Would seek to extend Domestic Abuse Protection Orders so they can cover pets and domestic animals.
Bill journey
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1st reading 22 Jun 2026 · House of Commons
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