Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 916: Local ordinances; regulation of pet shops.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 916 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Local ordinances; regulation of pet shops. Primary sponsor: Saddam Salim (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): Left in 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.
Sale of dogs and cats by pet shops; consumer education; work group; report. Directs the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department) to convene a work group to analyze and evaluate currently collected data on the sale of dogs and cats by pet shops to identify what information a pet shop shall make available to a prospective dog or cat owner. The bill requires the work group to include representatives from animal welfare organizations, pet shops that sell dogs and cats, and any other relevant stakeholders the Department deems appropriate. The bill requires the Department to submit a report on the work group's findings and recommendations to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources no later than November 1, 2025.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddam Salim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
“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 Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- Read first time
- Placed on Calendar
- Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
- Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate
- Read third time and passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Substitute agreed to
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute-SB916S1
- Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources Substitute agreed to
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