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HB 1238·VA·house

Local ordinances; locality may regulate or prohibit sale of animals in a pet shop, effective clause.

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Irene Shin (D)
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Continued from last session

Jul 21, 2026

Summary

The bill lets cities and counties set rules or outright prohibit pet shops from selling animals. It impacts pet shop owners and the animals they sell by giving local governments new authority. The measure has cleared the House and is moving forward in the legislative process.

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