A Bill to require dog keepers to register a dog’s DNA on a database; to make provision about such databases and about the information held on them; and for connected purposes.
The Dogs (DNA Databases) Bill would require dog keepers to register their dog’s DNA on a central database and would set rules about how that DNA data is stored and used. It aims to help identify dogs and their owners and support enforcement and welfare work by making DNA information available to authorised bodies.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, an early stage of passage. If it progresses, it would typically move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings and then consideration by the House of Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
