HB1160Introduced in the House of Delegates
Dangerous dogs; deferred adjudication, waiver of appeal.
Introduced by Michael Webert, District 61
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Dangerous dogs; deferred adjudication; waiver of appeal. Provides that an owner waives the right to appeal any adjudication that an animal is a dangerous dog if the owner (i) consents to, and is granted by the trial court, a deferral of proceedings and (ii) fails to fulfill the conditions as specified by the court. The bill requires the trial court, prior to granting a deferral of proceedings, to notify the owner that he would be waiving such right.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 7-N) · February 4, 2026
3
Yes
7
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | 16 | No |
| Marty Martinez | 29 | No |
| John Chilton McAuliff | 30 | No |
| Tony Wilt | 34 | Yes |
| Amy Laufer | 55 | No |
| Rodney Willett | 58 | No |
| Hyland Fowler | 59 | Yes |
| Michael Webert | 61 | Yes |
| Virgil Thornton | 86 | No |
| Jackie Glass | 93 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101000D
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1160)
Assigned HACNR sub: Agriculture
Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 7-N)
Left in Committee Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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