A Bill to remove exemptions from requirements to provide access or services to a person who is accompanied by an assistance dog; to make the undertaking of disability equality training in relation to assistance dogs a condition of holding a licence to drive a taxi or private hire vehicle; to prohibit the parking of motor vehicles on pavements and footpaths; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
12 February 2025
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This bill would strengthen rights for people who use assistance dogs by removing exemptions that allow some places to refuse access or services. It would require taxi and private hire drivers to complete disability equality training related to assistance dogs as a licence condition, and it would ban parking on pavements and footpaths. It also includes other connected provisions to support these aims.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons, having had its first reading on 8 May 2024. It has not yet progressed beyond the 2nd reading.
Generated 21 February 2026
8 May 2024
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.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
