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VA HB112
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Laufer
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AI Summary
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Prohibits prematurely separating mammalian wildlife offspring born in captivity from their mothers before the offspring reach four months of age
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Allows exceptions to the separation prohibition for medical necessity with a veterinarian's written order, emergency neonatal aid (up to 72 hours), and activities by accredited zoological facilities, wildlife rehabilitators, and government agencies
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Bans intentional hybridization (crossbreeding different species) of mammalian wildlife for commercial purposes
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Exempts agricultural animals, the Department of Wildlife Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and accredited zoological facilities that retain separated offspring from these restrictions
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Amends § 29.1-417 of the Code of Virginia governing wildlife capture, holding, and propagation permits
Legislative Description
Mammalian wildlife; premature separation and hybridization prohibited, exceptions.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026