Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 506: Animal slaughterhouse; VDACS, et al., additional slaughterhouse in Northern Virginia, report.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 506 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Animal slaughterhouse; VDACS, et al., additional slaughterhouse in Northern Virginia, report. Primary sponsor: John Chilton McAuliff. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; animal slaughterhouse; report. Directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to convene a work group composed of relevant stakeholders to consider the benefits, feasibility, and impact of an additional animal slaughterhouse located in Northern Virginia and to submit a report of the work group's findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources no later than December 1, 2027.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chilton McAuliff | Primary 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
- Left in Committee Rules
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB506)
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103306D