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Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 3 December 2025

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for and in connection with restricting the importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    16 October 2024 – 16 October 2024

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    29 November 2024 – 29 November 2024

  3. Committee stage· Commons

    14 May 2025 – 14 May 2025

  4. Money resolution· Commons

    12 May 2025 – 12 May 2025

  5. 3rd reading· Commons

    4 July 2025 – 4 July 2025

  6. 1st reading· Lords

    7 July 2025 – 7 July 2025

  7. 2nd reading· Lords

    5 September 2025 – 5 September 2025

  8. Order of Commitment discharged· Lords

    21 October 2025 – 21 October 2025

  9. 3rd reading· Lords

    21 November 2025 – 21 November 2025

  10. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    2 December 2025 – 2 December 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3790.