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Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 707: Dogs; devocalization, prohibited, exception, penalty.

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 707 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Dogs; devocalization, prohibited, exception, penalty. Primary sponsor: Danny Diggs (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 829 (effective 7/1/2026).

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Official summary

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

Devocalization of dogs prohibited. Makes it unlawful for any person engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine to perform a surgical devocalization procedure on a dog, except when such procedure is necessary to treat or relieve any injury, disease, or congenital defect that is causing or may cause the dog physical pain or harm.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Danny DiggsPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate24

“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. Approved by Governor-Chapter 829 (effective 7/1/2026)
  2. Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
  4. Signed by President
  5. Signed by Speaker
  6. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB707)
  7. Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB707ER)
  8. Enrolled
  9. Passed House (89-Y 10-N 0-A)
  10. Read third time
  11. Read second time
  12. Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (19-Y 3-N)

Showing 12 most recent of 35 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source