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Care Homes (Domestic Pets) Bill

A Bill to make provision for residents of care homes to keep domestic pet in certain circumstances; and for connect purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

13 November 2009

In Plain English

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The Bill would allow residents of care homes to keep a domestic pet in certain circumstances, with conditions to protect welfare and safety. It also covers related provisions to support the practical and welfare aspects of pet ownership in care homes.

Key Points

  • Allows care home residents to keep a domestic pet in specified circumstances.
  • Sets out conditions, safeguards and practical requirements for pet ownership in care homes.
  • Addresses connected provisions and related implementation matters.
  • Originating in the Commons; currently at the 2nd reading stage.
  • Policy areas include housing, healthcare, and technology.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons; no further stages are recorded in this snapshot.

Who is affected?

Residents of care homesCare home staff and managersFamilies and friends of residentsOwners of domestic pets kept in care homesCare home operators and providers

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

8 Jul 2009

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Care Homes (Domestic Pets)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.

However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.