Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1396: Dogs; hunting game animals, fur-bearing animals, and nuisance species, permits, civil penalties.

Passed one chamber Last action March 4, 2026: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

Plain-language summary

HB 1396 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dogs; hunting game animals, fur-bearing animals, and nuisance species, permits, civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Marty Martinez (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 4, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Marty Martinez (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.