SB 1125: Propagation of mammalian wildlife; unlawful without a permit premature separation.

Official summary

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

Department of Wildlife Resources; propagation of mammalian wildlife unlawful; premature separation; hybridization. Makes it unlawful to prematurely separate any mammalian wildlife offspring born in captivity from the mother prior to the natural time of weaning that is appropriate for such species, except that wildlife offspring may be prematurely separated if a medical necessity exists pursuant to a written order from a veterinarian licensed to practice in the Commonwealth with appropriate species-specific experience and expertise. The bill excludes the following from its provisions: (i) noncommercial transfers or trades between accredited zoological facilities, (ii) an accredited zoological facility that retains the mammalian wildlife offspring that has already been prematurely separated by such zoological facility, and (iii) a person operating under a wildlife rehabilitator permit issued by the Department of Wildlife Resources. The bill also makes it unlawful to intentionally and for commercial purposes propagate mammalian wildlife of different species, also known as hybridization.

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. April 2, 2025Senate sustained Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day
3. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. March 5, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. March 5, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
6. February 24, 2025Signed by President
7. February 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1125)
8. February 21, 2025Signed by Speaker
9. February 21, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1125ER)
10. February 21, 2025Enrolled
11. February 18, 2025House substitute agreed to by Senate (22-Y 17-N)
12. February 17, 2025Passed House with substitute (55-Y 41-N)

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