VA HB 856
Status unknownShelter pets; designating as official state pet.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
Quick answers
Did VA HB 856 pass?
The current status of VA HB 856 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-06): Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
What is VA HB 856 about?
Official emblems and designations; state pet; shelter pets. Designates shelter pets as the official state pet.
Who sponsors VA HB 856?
Paul E. Krizek is the primary sponsor of VA HB 856.
Description
Official emblems and designations; state pet; shelter pets. Designates shelter pets as the official state pet.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-13
- Latest action
- 2026-02-06 — Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Paul E. Krizekprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-13
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104249D
filing,introduction
2026-01-13
Referred to Committee on Rules
referral-committee
2026-01-30
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
referral-committee
2026-02-02
House subcommittee offered
2026-02-02
House subcommittee offered
2026-02-02
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
2026-02-06
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
Versions
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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