SB 792·VA·senate
Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Stanley
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for any pet shop in Virginia to knowingly sell, offer for sale, or transfer a dog that comes from a puppy mill. A civil penalty of $2,000 is assessed for each dog involved, and the fine is collected by the Attorney General and placed in a special state fund. The goal is to reduce the sale of dogs bred in poor‑care conditions and protect animal welfare.
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