Pets (Microchips) Bill

Key Points

• Relates to pets with microchips and the data linked to those chips.
• Sets duties on microchip registries and veterinary staff to keep records accurate and up to date.
• Establishes powers and penalties for non-compliance with the new rules.
• authorises the use of microchip information for purposes such as identifying owners and reuniting lost pets and other connected aims.
• Considers data protection and owner privacy in handling microchip data.

Progress

Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If progressed, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings and potential passage to the Lords.