VirginiaVirginia would name shelter pets its official state pet
If adopted, the proposal would add shelter pets to Virginia’s list of official state symbols and designations.
What it does
Shelter pets would be named Virginia’s official state pet.
Argument forNaming shelter pets the state pet could give more public recognition to animals waiting for homes.
Argument againstBecause this is an official title, it may not provide shelter pets with homes, care, or other practical help.
More detail
The proposal would name shelter pets Virginia’s official state pet. The proposal covers shelter pets generally and gives no further definition.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 6Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2House subcommittee offered
- Feb 2House subcommittee offered
- Jan 30Assigned HRUL sub: Studies SubcommitteeMinor
- Jan 13Referred to Committee on RulesMinor
- Jan 13Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104249DIntroduced