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VA HB856

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Paul Krizek

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates shelter pets as the official state pet of Virginia
  • Amends § 1-510 of the Code of Virginia, which lists official emblems and designations of the Commonwealth
  • Adds "Pet — Shelter pets" to the existing list of state symbols that includes the state dog (American Foxhound), state bird (Northern Cardinal), and state flower (American Dogwood)
  • Introduced by Delegate Krizek and prefiled on January 13, 2026

Legislative Description

Shelter pets; designating as official state pet.

Last Action

Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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