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HB5322Introduced in the House of Delegates

Relating to Animal Abuse

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Dave Foggin, District 14

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with sexual abuse of an animal; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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