Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to provide that, for the purposes of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981, domesticated reindeer are not wild animals; to make further provision about licensing in respect of the keeping or training of reindeer for exhibition; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill

What stage is the Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill at?

The Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill?

The Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill was sponsored by Sarah Dyke.

When was the Reindeer (Licensing for Exhibition) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 10 December 2025, at first reading.

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