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Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act
The bill has been signed off by the King and is now law.
Official title: Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Nothing more. This bill is now law.
Put forward by Dr Danny Chambers, Lord Trees.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2024 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 2nd reading | Commons |
| 14 May 2025 | Committee stage | Commons |
| 12 May 2025 | Money resolution | Commons |
| 4 Jul 2025 | 3rd reading | Commons |
| 7 Jul 2025 | 1st reading | Lords |
| 5 Sep 2025 | 2nd reading | Lords |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Order of Commitment discharged | Lords |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 3rd reading | Lords |
| 2 Dec 2025 | Royal Assent | Unassigned |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to make provision for and in connection with restricting the importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.