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Fetal Dopplers (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to regulate the sale and use of fetal dopplers; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

18 September 2019

In Plain English

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The Fetal Dopplers (Regulation) Bill would regulate the sale and use of fetal dopplers, the devices some people use to hear their baby’s heartbeat before birth, and cover related purposes. It sets out rules about who can buy or use these devices and under what conditions.

Key Points

  • - Purpose: regulate the sale and use of fetal dopplers and related matters.
  • - Scope: applies to buyers, sellers and possibly users, and includes connected purposes.
  • - Status: currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; first reading took place in October 2017.
  • - Origin: introduced in the House of Commons; no information provided about further progression in other Houses.
  • - Implication: aims to establish regulatory controls to govern how these devices are sold and used.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons, with its first reading having occurred on 11 October 2017. No further stages are detailed here.

Who is affected?

Pregnant people and their familiesSellers and retailers of fetal dopplersManufacturers of fetal dopplersHealthcare professionals who advise on fetal monitoringRegulators and policymakers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Oct 2017

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Fetal Dopplers (Regulation)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 110 2017-19 (as introduced)
BillCommons
21 Dec 2017

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.