Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia SB 792
Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- William M. Stanley, Jr. (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited; civil penalty. Makes it unlawful for any pet shop to knowingly sell, offer for sale, or transfer any puppy mill dog, as defined in the bill. Any pet shop violating the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 per dog offered for sale, sold, or transferred.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 Senate | Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N) - Feb 3, 2026 · Senate
Assigned HACNR sub: Companion Animals - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB792) - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Presented and ordered printed 26105924D