VirginiaPossession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties.
What it does
Possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties. Prohibits the possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates and controls the ownership of such primates already in the Commonwealth. The bill exempts from the prohibition certain institutions, qualified transporters passing through the Commonwealth, those in possession of a state or federal exhibitor's license, and those in lawful possession of a nonhuman primate prior to July 1, 2026, subject to certain conditions.
More detail
The bill also provides a procedure for the seizure of a primate in certain circumstances. Any violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 1 misdemeanor or, for a willful act or omission in the care, control, or containment of a nonhuman primate, a Class 6 felony.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural ResourcesLatest
- Jan 22Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 21Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1768)
- Jan 14Assigned ACNR sub: AgricultureMinor
- Jan 13Impact statement from VCSC (HB1768)
- Jan 5Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural ResourcesMinor
- Jan 5Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102014DIntroduced