Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 856: Shelter pets; designating as official state pet.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 856 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Shelter pets; designating as official state pet. Primary sponsor: Paul Krizek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote).
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Official emblems and designations; state pet; shelter pets. Designates shelter pets as the official state pet.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- House subcommittee offered
- House subcommittee offered
- Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
- Referred to Committee on Rules
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104249D