Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 856
Shelter pets; designating as official state pet.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Paul E. Krizek (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Official emblems and designations; state pet; shelter pets. Designates shelter pets as the official state pet.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 6, 2026 · House
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) - Feb 2, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Feb 2, 2026 · House
House subcommittee offered - Jan 30, 2026 · House
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Rules - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104249D