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Bill Introduced 22 Jun 2026 ↗ Parliament

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.

Legislative progress

Commons 22 Jun 2026
1st reading
Commons 16 Oct 2026
2nd reading