• Introduced
    Jan 12, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 261
Virginia Senate Bill
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Cruelty to animals; malicious killing of a dog or cat, penalty.
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Senate • Feb 06, 2026: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
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Senate Calendar: 02/09/2026: Senate Bills on Third Reading - Regular Calendar
Position: 5

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  • Feb 06, 2026 | Senate
    • Read second time
    • Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
  • Feb 05, 2026 | Senate
    • Rules suspended
    • Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
    • Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
  • Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
    • Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
  • Jan 27, 2026 | Senate
    • Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 0-N 1-A)
  • Jan 23, 2026 | Senate
    • Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB261)
  • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
    • Assigned HACNR sub: Companion Animals
  • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
    • Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/14/2026 6:34 pm)
  • Jan 12, 2026 | Senate
    • Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101240D
    • Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources