Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1013: Diamondback terrapin protection areas; MRC to develop in portions of Chesapeake Bay, etc.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1013 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Diamondback terrapin protection areas; MRC to develop in portions of Chesapeake Bay, etc. Primary sponsor: Kathy Tran (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1013).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Marine Resources Commission; Chesapeake Bay; diamondback terrapin protection areas; use of bycatch reduction devices on crab traps; penalty. Requires the Marine Resources Commission, in collaboration with the Crab Management Advisory Committee and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, to develop and establish by December 1, 2027, diamondback terrapin protection areas in those portions of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries where interactions may occur between diamondback terrapins and any nets, traps, pots, or other fishing devices or gear. The bill directs the Commission to require by regulation bycatch reduction devices, as defined in the bill, on all recreational crab pots placed within any such diamondback terrapin protection area established by the Commission. A violation of such regulation is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1013)
- Failed to pass
- Passed by for the day
- Floor substitute printed 26109672D-S1 (Marsden)
- Passed by for the day
- Reconsideration of Defeated Action by Senate (38-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Defeated by Senate (18-Y 22-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute
- Senator Marsden Substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
- Reading of substitute waived
- Passed by for the day
- Read third time
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