Rejected petition Create Lilo’s Law to require reporting after hitting pets

Introduce legislation known as “Lilo’s Law” to require drivers to stop and report when they hit a domestic pet, including cats, and to make it an offence to leave an injured or deceased animal on the road without reporting it.

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There is currently no legal requirement for drivers to stop or report collisions involving domestic pets such as cats. As a result, injured or deceased animals can be left on the road, causing unnecessary suffering and distress for both animals and their owners.

Introducing a legal duty to stop and report would improve animal welfare, encourage responsible driving, and give families clarity and closure when incidents occur

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: "Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/750612

It is already a requirement to report collisions with dogs: https://www.gov.uk/report-dead-animal

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Date submitted 7 February 2026
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