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Hares Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 14 October 2026

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Long title

A Bill to establish a close season, from the start of February to the end of September, during which the killing or taking of brown hares is prohibited; to protect mountain hares; to repeal the seasonal prohibition on the sale of hares in the Hares Preservation Act 1892; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    13 October 2026 – 13 October 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    19 March 2027 – 19 March 2027

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4306.