Animal Legislative Update --April 14, 2026
from the desk of Vanessa Gagne
UPDATES
- VA HB 112 - premature separation and hybridization of mammalian wildlife prohibited - Made it to Governor Spanbarger's desk, she issued a recommendation. It can be read here
The entire timeline of the development of this bill and its amendments can be found at the Virginia Animal Owners Alliance
IN THE NEWS
Kim Marie Thorburn: Humans often on the losing side of animal rights campaigns
Judge tosses PETA's lawsuit against the American Kennel Club over dog breed health | Wires | weny.com
Parents charged after toddler slips into wolf area and gets hurt at Pennsylvania zoo
Oregon Gov. Kotek signs bill loosening restrictions for farm stands, propping up 'agritourism' | kgw.com
Buchanan Leads Multi-Front Effort to Advance SAFE Act, End Horse Slaughter | Press
