Hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags.
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HB 1273 — Hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 651 (effective 7/1/22)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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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
Hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags. Requiresthat any dog engaged in lawful hunting wear a substantial collarwith a tag attached that identifies the name of the owner or custodianof the dog and a current phone number.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 17 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Bill HB 1273 adds a new requirement that dogs used for hunting must wear a tag that includes the owner's name and current phone number. This tag must be securely attached to a strong collar. This change is important because it helps ensure that lost dogs can be easily identified and returned to their owners, enhancing safety and accountability for both the animals and the hunters.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E651 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 29.1-516.2, relating to hunting with dogs;
R[H O1273] Approved [HApril 1273]11, L2022 L Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 29.1-516.2 as follows:
dogs to wear tags.ctiontags. numbered 29.1-516.2 as follows:
E Any person engaged in lawful hunting with a dog shall ensure that the dog has a tag identifying the substantialname collarof by the owner or custodian and worna bycurrent suchphone dog.number.
The tag shall be securely fastened to a Hsubstantial 3collar Rby the owner or custodian and worn by such dog.
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 651 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1273ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (20-Y 0-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB1273)
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Assigned ACNR sub: Natural Resources
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Presented and ordered printed 22104489D
Sponsors
- Jr. Thomas C. Wright · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Morrissey, Joseph D. | — | Yea |
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Not Voting |
| Dan I. Helmer | — | Yea |
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fariss, C. Matthew | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Gooditis, Wendy W. | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Not Voting |
| Orrock, Robert D., Sr. | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Rodney T. Willett | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 86% | 0% | 0% | 14% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edmunds, James E., II | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Marshall, Daniel W., III | — | Yea |
| Plum, Kenneth R. | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Not Voting |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1273 do?
- Hunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags. Requiresthat any dog engaged in lawful hunting wear a substantial collarwith a tag attached that identifies the name of the owner or custodianof the dog and a current phone number.
- Who sponsors HB 1273?
- HB 1273 is sponsored by Thomas C. Wright, Jr..
- What is the current status of HB 1273?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 20, 2022. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 1273?
- Track HB 1273 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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