SB 742 — Dogs or cats; rental or lease prohibited, civil penalty, exception.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 630 (effective 1/1/21)
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Rental or lease of dog or cat prohibited; civil penalty. Prohibits the rental or lease of a dog or cat to a consumer, including by a purported sale of the animal in a manner that vests less than full equity in the consumer at the time of the purported sale. The bill prohibits the sale of a dog or cat in which the animal is subject to repossession upon default of the agreement and prohibits any financial institution from offering a loan for which the animal is subject to repossession upon default of the loan. The bill provides that a violation of the provisions of the bill is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act and a business that violates the provisions of the bill may also have its retail license suspended or revoked. The bill exempts certain animals from its prohibitions, including purebred dogs leased for breeding; dogs or cats used in spectator events, motion pictures, racing, or other entertainment; and service dogs, guide or leader dogs, security dogs, law-enforcement dogs, military working dogs, and certified facility dogs. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
20 added · 12 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of SB 742, certain references to previous legislative sessions were added, clarifying the timeline of the bill's approval history. Additionally, the updates emphasize that violating the prohibition on renting or leasing dogs or cats can lead to business penalties, including potential license suspension. These changes are important as they strengthen consumer protection by making it clear that such practices are not just illegal but also subject to serious consequences for businesses that ignore the law.
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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER 630 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 3.2-6513.2, relating to rental or leasing of dog or cat prohibited;
[S 742] Approved April 2, 2020 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (4)
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0630) View text Current html April 02, 2020
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB742ER) View text html March 06, 2020
- Amended Engrossed by Senate as amended SB742E html January 31, 2020
- Impact statement from DPB (SB742) View text html January 08, 2020
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 630 (effective 1/1/21)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
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Impact statement from DPB (SB742ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Enrolled
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House amendments agreed to by Senate (24-Y 16-N)
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VOTE: Passage (53-Y 45-N)
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Passed House with amendments (53-Y 45-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with amendments (13-Y 9-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Impact statement from DPB (SB742E)
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Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 13-N)
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Printed as engrossed 20103159D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB742E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources with amendments (10-Y 4-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB742)
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Assigned ACNR sub: Companion Animals
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103159D
Sponsors
- Jeremy S. McPike · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 59 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 40% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 52 | 45 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 52 | 45 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 45% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 41% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Nay |
| Gilbert, C. Todd | — | Nay |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Guy, Nancy D. | — | Yea |
| Hudson, Sally L. | — | Yea |
| Joshua G. Cole | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Keam, Mark L. | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Nay |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Nay |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| Poindexter, Charles D. | — | Nay |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Nay |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Nay |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Nay |
| Tyler, Roslyn C. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 68% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 37 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 29% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (14)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Nay |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Nay |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 742 do?
- Rental or lease of dog or cat prohibited; civil penalty. Prohibits the rental or lease of a dog or cat to a consumer, including by a purported sale of the animal in a manner that vests less than full equity in the consumer at the time of the purported sale. The bill prohibits the sale of a dog or cat in which the animal is subject to repossession upon default of the agreement and prohibits any financial institution from offering a loan for which the animal is subject to repossession upon default of the loan. The bill provides that a violation of the provisions of the bill is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act and a business that violates the provisions of the bill may also have its retail license suspended or revoked. The bill exempts certain animals from its prohibitions, including purebred dogs leased for breeding; dogs or cats used in spectator events, motion pictures, racing, or other entertainment; and service dogs, guide or leader dogs, security dogs, law-enforcement dogs, military working dogs, and certified facility dogs. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2021.
- Who sponsors SB 742?
- SB 742 is sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike.
- What is the current status of SB 742?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 742?
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