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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

12 February 2025

In Plain English

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The Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill would ban the import of young puppies into the UK. It aims to protect puppy welfare and curb illegal trading. It is currently being debated in the House of Commons at its second reading.

Key Points

Prohibits the import of young puppies into the UK.
Aims to improve welfare and reduce illegal puppy trade.
Introduces enforcement measures to ensure compliance (details to be set out in the bill).
Affects puppy importers, traders, breeders, pet shops and prospective buyers.

Progress

The bill has completed its first reading in the Commons and is now at the second reading in the Commons. Next steps would typically include committee and report stages, subject to parliamentary progress.

Who is affected?

Puppy importers and tradersPet shops and online sellers that source from abroadProspective puppy buyersUK breeders (indirect impact)Border Force and other enforcement agenciesAnimal welfare organisations and charitiesVeterinary professionals and associations

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

11 Dec 2023

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Puppy Import (Prohibition) Bill

12 Dec 2023

The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 57 2023-24 (as introduced)

BillCommons

8 Jan 2024

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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