New Pet Info Law Passes Senate In Richmond, Awaits Governor’s Signature

Pet stores must inform customers about the source of their dogs, under a bill unanimously passed in the Virginia Senate today. SB 228, also known as Bailey’s Law, now goes to Gov. Terry McAuliffe for his signature. Laura Donahue, Virginia state director for The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statement: “The passage of Bailey’s Law is a great step forward for Virginia consumers and their pets. If enacted, pet stores would be required to post information about the origin of the puppies they sell. Consumers will no longer be in the dark, and will be able to make informed purchasing decisions about the pets they are bringing into their families. This could prevent many people from unknowingly purchasing a sick puppy mill dog and suffering the heartbreak of having to bear the financial cost of acquiring a sick pet.”

Recent News

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
On Key

Stories that may interest you

A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-12-2025

The arts are under intense attack nationally by the Trump White House, but the arts are alive and well in Fairfax County. Summer is here, and the popular free Summer

Support Local News!

For Information on Advertising:

Legitimate news organizations need grass roots support like never before, and that includes your Falls Church News-Press. For more than 33 years, your News-Press has kept its readers informed and enlightened. We can’t continue without the support of our readers. This means YOU! Please step up in these challenging times to support the news source you are reading right now!