Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 792: Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 792 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty. Primary sponsor: Bill Stanley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited; civil penalty. Makes it unlawful for any pet shop to knowingly sell, offer for sale, or transfer any puppy mill dog, as defined in the bill. Any pet shop violating the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 per dog offered for sale, sold, or transferred.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Stanley | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“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 Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N)
- Assigned HACNR sub: Companion Animals
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB792)
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
- Presented and ordered printed 26105924D