HB912Introduced in the House of Delegates
Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)
Introduced by Michele Guyton, District 42
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing that certain provisions of law prohibiting the abandonment or certain neglect of an animal do not apply to a person who is providing care to a community cat under a trap-neuter-return policy; establishing that a local law that establishes a trap-neuter-return policy is subject to certain requirements and restrictions; and providing that the Act supersedes and preempts any law, ordinance, policy, regulation, or rule of any local government body, person, or corporation that restricts the practice of trap-neuter-return; etc.
Where it stands
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
131
Yes
0
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Not Voting |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {443425/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-0)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
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