A Bill to require the driver of a mechanically propelled vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death to a cat to stop and give information or report the accident to the police; to require the keepers of certain cats to ensure they are microchipped; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
22 March 2019
The Cats Bill would require drivers who are involved in a road accident that injures or kills a cat to stop and either share information with the cat’s keeper or report the accident to the police. It would also require keepers of certain cats to ensure those cats are microchipped. The aim is to improve accountability for incidents involving cats and help identify and protect cats.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would typically proceed to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings.
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