HB 1768: Possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties. Prohibits the possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates and controls the ownership of such primates already in the Commonwealth. The bill exempts from the prohibition certain institutions, qualified transporters passing through the Commonwealth, those in possession of a state or federal exhibitor's license, and those in lawful possession of a nonhuman primate prior to July 1, 2026, subject to certain conditions. The bill also provides a procedure for the seizure of a primate in certain circumstances. Any violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 1 misdemeanor or, for a willful act or omission in the care, control, or containment of a nonhuman primate, a Class 6 felony.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. February 4, 2025Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2. January 22, 2025Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
3. January 21, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1768)
4. January 14, 2025Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
5. January 13, 2025Impact statement from VCSC (HB1768)
6. January 5, 2025Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
7. January 5, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102014D