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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 4251

Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would 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.

Presented by Ruth Jones.
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The people's count914 votes
95% Aye · 8645% No · 50
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading22 Jun 2026
  • 2nd reading16 Oct 2026
Domestic Abuse (Pets etc) Bill | Open Govt