HB53Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Law – Nondomesticated Animal Prohibitions – Alterations
Introduced by Mary Lehman, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering an exception to the prohibition against the possession of certain nondomesticated animals in the State by reducing from 10 days to 48 hours the amount of time a nonresident may travel through the State with an otherwise prohibited animal; repealing the exception to the prohibition against the possession by a person with certain disabilities of certain nondomesticated animals for a certain purpose; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 26, 2026
98
Yes
33
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted
Motion Special Order until 2/25 (Delegate Hornberger) Adopted
Floor Amendment {543221/1 (Delegate Hornberger) Withdrawn
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (98-33)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
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