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Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the import of young puppies; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

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The Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill would make it illegal to import young puppies into the UK and includes related provisions to support that aim. It is currently being debated in the House of Commons and is at its second reading.

Key Points

Prohibits the import of young puppies into the UK.
Includes provisions described as connected or related to the main prohibition.
Originated in the House of Commons and has reached the second reading (as of 20 October 2023).
If enacted, it would progress through further parliamentary stages before becoming law.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. The first reading occurred in June 2022 and the second reading took place in October 2023; further stages have not yet occurred.

Who is affected?

Prospective dog owners and families considering buying a puppyBusinesses involved in importing, brokering, or selling puppies (importers, pet shops, breeders)Puppy exporters and international sellers supplying to the UK marketAnimal welfare groups and veterinary professionals involved in enforcement and welfare oversight

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

29 Jun 2022

2nd readingCommons

20 Oct 2023

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

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3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill

23 Oct 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 125 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

5 Sept 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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