HB1768
Possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties.
Summary
As Introduced. Possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates prohibited; penalties.
Prohibits the possession, sale, transfer, or breeding of nonhuman primates and controls the ownership of such primates already in the Commonwealth. The bill exempts from the prohibition certain institutions, qualified transporters passing through the Commonwealth, those in possession of a state or federal exhibitor's license, and those in lawful possession ... (More) of a nonhuman primate prior to July 1, 2026, subject to certain conditions. The bill also provides a procedure for the seizure of a primate in certain circumstances. Any violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 1 misdemeanor or, for a willful act or omission in the care, control, or containment of a nonhuman primate, a Class 6 felony. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/05/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25102014D
- 01/05/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
- 01/13/2025 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB1768)
- 01/14/2025 - House: Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
- 01/14/2025 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 01/21/2025 - House: Placed on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Agenda
- 01/21/2025 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1768)
- 01/22/2025 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
- 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
