Why 3/5: The bill sets new standards for the care and breeding of captive mammalian wildlife, impacting specific operations rather than broad environmental policy.
This bill establishes new operational requirements for individuals and entities involved in the captive breeding and care of mammalian wildlife, prohibiting premature separation of offspring and commercial hybridization. These changes aim to improve animal welfare and maintain genetic integrity within captive mammalian populations in Virginia.
Cleared committee
Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (10-Y 4-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
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Passed by for the day
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB112ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB112)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House