Welfare of Cats Bill [HL]

A Bill to make provision about the commercial breeding of cats; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

25 July 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Welfare of Cats Bill is designed to regulate commercial cat breeding to protect animal welfare. It deals with cat breeding and related welfare matters, with the details to be laid out in law. The bill is currently being considered by Parliament in the Lords.

Key Points

Focuses on the commercial breeding of cats.
Introduced and at the 2nd reading in the Lords.
Covers welfare-related matters and connected purposes.
Would progress through further parliamentary stages before becoming law.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the Lords. It would need to pass through further stages in the Lords and then move to the Commons before becoming law.

Who is affected?

Commercial cat breedersCat owners and prospective buyersAnimal welfare charities and rescue organisationsVeterinarians and animal care professionalsLocal authorities and enforcement bodies

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Welfare of Cats

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 24 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2014-15 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 41 2014-15 (as introduced)

BillLords

25 Jul 2014

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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