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VA HB129
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mitchell Cornett
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the Department of Wildlife Resources Director to issue permits for killing antlerless deer that damage residential plants, including ornamental and noncommercial agricultural vegetation
- Requires landowners and lessees experiencing deer damage to commercial agricultural property (fruit trees, Christmas trees, crops, horticultural plants) to receive kill permits upon request without limits on antlerless deer
- Permits for killing antlered deer require inspection and clear, convincing evidence that antlered deer caused the damage, with limits set by the Department
- Commercial agricultural damage permits expire December 31 annually and can be reissued through a simplified renewal process upon reporting the previous year's deer kill
- Prohibits persons with suspended or revoked hunting licenses from assisting with kill permit activities until restrictions are lifted
Legislative Description
Deer; permit may be issued to kill if damaging residential plants and certain property.
Last Action
Senate substitute agreed to by House (91-Y 8-N 0-A)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Rural Affairs2/25/2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources2/11/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Agriculture1/19/2026
Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources1/2/2026
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