Senate advances bill banning convicted animal abuse felons from getting another animal
The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling and the National Council on Problem Gambling sent a letter to legislators on potential skill game legislation in Virginia.
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The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling and the National Council on Problem Gambling sent a letter to legislators on potential skill game legislation in Virginia.
The Virginia state Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban individuals who are convicted of felony animal abuse from owning an animal for the rest of their lives.
The state Senate passed a bill asking JLARC to conduct a study on the effects of gun violence on communities in Virginia.
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Senate advances bill to ban anyone convicted of felony animal abuse from getting another animal
The Virginia state Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban individuals who are convicted of felony animal abuse from owning an animal for the rest of their lives.
Sen. Barbara Favola, D-Arlington, is sponsoring the legislation.
The bill would protect companion animals and equines, she said.
An amendment was added to the bill, allowing individuals to petition for their rights to own an animal again after five years.
The bill passed 39-1, with Senator Bryce Reeves, R-Orange, voting against it.
The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling and the National Council on Problem Gambling sent a letter to legislators on potential skill game legislation in Virginia.
In their letter to legislators, they do not take a position for or against legalizing gambling. The big gambling bills legislators face this session are HB 590 and SB 212.
