Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 767: Wildlife Resources, Board of; prescribing seasons/bag limits for taking wild birds, animals, & fish.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 767 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Wildlife Resources, Board of; prescribing seasons/bag limits for taking wild birds, animals, & fish. Primary sponsor: Eric Zehr (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Wildlife Resources; prescribing seasons and bag limits for taking wild birds, animals, and fish. Provides that when an investigation of the Board of Wildlife Resources shows, for any species of wild bird, animal, or fish within the jurisdiction of the Board, that there is an unusual scarcity of such wild bird, animal, or fish or a risk that the population of such wild bird, animal, or fish in any city or county could be eliminated, the Board shall prescribe the seasons and bag limits for such wild bird, animal, or fish in such city or county accordingly to promote the recovery and stabilization of such wild bird, animal, or fish population.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Zehr | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
“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 Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104609D