A Bill to make provision for the application of non-molestation orders and occupation orders to behaviour relating to pets; to amend definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include behaviour relating to pets; to extend the application of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to pets; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Ruth JonesLabour (Co-op)
11 March 2026
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The Domestic Abuse (Pets) Bill would extend protection from domestic abuse to cover pet-related behaviour. It would allow non-molestation orders, occupation orders and Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to apply to actions involving pets, and would update the definitions of controlling or coercive behaviour and economic abuse to include pet-related conduct. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage before going to the Lords.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Tuesday 10 March under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
