Domestic Abuse (Pets etc)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 4 Dec 2026 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by Ruth Jones.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 4 Dec 2026 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: 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.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.