Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Act 2019
To amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in relation to service animals.
Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) was a Presentation Bill tabled by Oliver Heald that became an Act of Parliament.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill was introduced on 13 June 2018 and became an Act of Parliament on 8 April 2019.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Oliver Heald), not the Government.
How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Presentation Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Library Notes Ministerial Extracts from Debates All Bill Debates
This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament
Bill Progession through Parliament