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State Government / Virginia / Legislation / HB 856

HB 856Session 2027HouseIn committee

Shelter pets; designating as official state pet.

Official emblems and designations; state pet; shelter pets. Designates shelter pets as the official state pet.

Latest development · Jul 21, 2026

Continued from last session

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Session
2027
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Latest passage
Date unavailable
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Primary sponsorPaul E. Krizek

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  1. Jul 21, 2026

    Continued from last session

    House
  2. Feb 6, 2026

    Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)

    House
  3. Feb 2, 2026

    Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

    House
  4. Feb 2, 2026

    House subcommittee offered

    House
  5. Feb 2, 2026

    House subcommittee offered

    House
  6. Jan 30, 2026

    Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  7. Jan 13, 2026

    Referred to Committee on Rules

    Referral CommitteeHouse
  8. Jan 13, 2026

    Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104249D

    FilingIntroductionHouse

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Source data last updated Jul 21, 2026.