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VA HB1016

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Tran

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to create a list of common houseplants that are toxic to cats and dogs by November 1, 2026
  • Mandates the list be updated at least every four years after initial publication
  • Requires the Department to make the toxic houseplant list publicly available on its website
  • Adds new section 3.2-6502.1 to the Code of Virginia under Article 1 of Chapter 65 of Title 3.2

Legislative Description

Cats and dogs; Virginia Cooperative Extension Service to create a list of toxic houseplants.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/24/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Companion Animals2/24/2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources2/18/2026
Appropriations: Higher Education2/4/2026
Appropriations2/4/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Agriculture1/27/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources1/14/2026

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