VA HB2590 | 2019 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-05 - Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Pending: House Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Prefiled) [HTML]

Summary

Animal testing facilities; adoption of dogs and cats. Requires that prior to euthanasia, any animal testing facility that no longer has use for a dog or cat in its possession that does not pose a health or safety risk to the public offer, for a reasonable period of time, such dog or cat for adoption to a releasing agency or through a private placement. The bill authorizes an animal testing facility to enter into an agreement with a releasing agency for the implementation of the adoption.

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Title

Animal testing facilities; adoption of dogs and cats.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2019-01-21 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) (Y: 5 N: 2 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2019-02-05HouseLeft in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2019-01-21HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
2019-01-16HouseAssigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #1
2019-01-09HouseReferred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
2019-01-09HousePrefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100315D

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
326591(n/a)See Bill Text
326594(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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