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)
28 April 2026
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This bill would extend domestic abuse protections to cover pets. It lets courts apply existing orders to pet-related abuse, updates definitions to include pet-related coercion or economic abuse, and extends Domestic Abuse Protection Orders to pets as well.
The bill has completed its 1st reading and is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. If it passes this stage, it will move to committee stage and then further readings in both Houses.
Generated 13 March 2026
10 Mar 2026
8 May 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 8 May 2026.
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.
