Pets (Microchips) Bill

A Bill to make provision regarding pets with microchips; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

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The Pets (Microchips) Bill would set rules about pets that have microchips and the information linked to those chips. It aims to help identify the owner of a pet if it goes missing and to regulate how microchip data is used and managed. The bill is currently being debated in Parliament and is at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

The bill focuses on microchips in pets and related matters.
It regulates how microchips are used and how data linked to them is handled.
It affects pet owners, vets and microchip registries in terms of duties and information.
Originated in the House of Commons; the first reading took place on 23 September 2020 and it is now at the second reading.

Progress

Originated in the Commons; first reading completed on 23 September 2020 and it is now at the second reading in the Commons.

Who is affected?

Pet ownersVets and veterinary practicesMicrochip registries/databasesAnimal welfare organisations and rescue centresLocal authorities and animal welfare enforcement bodiesPet breeders and pet businesses

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Sept 2020

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Pets (Microchips)

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 187 2019-21 (as introduced)

BillCommons

28 Jan 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.