Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022

Act of Parliament

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

Originated in LordsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 9 May 2022

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Long title

A Bill to make provision for an Animal Sentience Committee with functions relating to the effect of government policy on the welfare of animals as sentient beings

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Lords

    13 May 2021 – 13 May 2021

  2. 2nd reading· Lords

    16 June 2021 – 16 June 2021

  3. Committee stage· Lords

    6 July 2021 – 20 July 2021

  4. Report stage· Lords

    6 December 2021 – 6 December 2021

  5. 3rd reading· Lords

    13 December 2021 – 13 December 2021

  6. 1st reading· Commons

    14 December 2021 – 14 December 2021

  7. 2nd reading· Commons

    18 January 2022 – 18 January 2022

  8. Money resolution· Commons

    18 January 2022 – 18 January 2022

  9. Programme motion· Commons

    18 January 2022 – 18 January 2022

  10. Committee stage· Commons

    10 February 2022 – 10 February 2022

  11. Programme motion· Commons

    14 March 2022 – 14 March 2022

  12. Report stage· Commons

    14 March 2022 – 14 March 2022

  13. 3rd reading· Commons

    14 March 2022 – 14 March 2022

  14. Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords

    7 April 2022 – 7 April 2022

  15. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    28 April 2022 – 28 April 2022

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 2867.