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2024 Virginia General Assembly Legislation

Through this summary, Virginia DWR will provide information on bills filed during the 2024 General Assembly related to the Department’s mission or that may affect our operations and be of interest to you. For information regarding DWR’s legislative process, contact Aaron Proctor, Legislative Liason, at aaron.proctor@dwr.virginia.gov.

Commenting on Legislation

The most appropriate way to express your opinion about these bills, or any other legislation, is through your local delegate and/or senator. For more information about your legislators and how to contact them, please visit the Virginia General Assembly website.

Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus Meetings

Under the leadership of Caucus co-Chairs Delegate Betsy Carr and Delegate Buddy Fowler, the Legislative Sportsman’s Caucus meets on Thursday mornings at 7:00 AM during the legislative session to discuss issues impacting Virginia’s sportsmen and women.

These meetings are typically attended by Caucus members, state agency representatives, and various sportsman’s groups.

Bills

Click on the bill number to go directly to the state’s Legislative Information System (LIS) to view the full text of the legislation. The current committee to which the legislation is assigned and agendas/dockets for committee meetings can be found under the “Committee” column. Summary information and latest status is available in the “Latest Information” column. Please note that the “Committee” information will be updated on the LIS only when there has been action on the specific piece of legislation; not all bills will be acted on in the same timeframes.

Legislation will be added to this list as it is introduced. Please be aware that new legislation is introduced every day, especially during the pre-session and early session periods.

Last Updated: March 12, 2024

BillChief PatronCatch LineCommitteeLatest Information
House Bills Introduced (Crossed Over to Senate)
HB288WileyStationary blinds for waterfowl; providing location of blinds to Department of Wildlife Resources.

Sent to Governor

Summary and Status
HB709WebertDepartment of Wildlife Resources; killing of deer, elk, or bear damaging fruit trees, crops, lives.

Struck by Patron

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB789EnnisSpecial lifetime hunting and fishing license; military veterans.

Tabled

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB879KentConveyance of easement.

Sent to Governor

Summary and Status
HB999AnthonyHunting within certain areas of Indian River prohibited; City of Chesapeake.

Failed House Floor

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1025WiltClaiming a deer, bear, turkey, or elk struck by motor vehicle.

Sent to Governor

Summary and Status
HB1053KnightDestruction and disposal of abandoned watercraft by localities and state agencies.

Passed House and Senate

Summary and Status
HB1058HodgesDepartment of Wildlife Resources; singular license for waterfowl blinds in Chesapeake Bay.

Sent to Governor

Summary and Status
HB1406FowlerFishing license requirements; exemptions; free fishing days.

Failed House Floor

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1151CordozaPhoto monitoring system; Fox Hill boat ramp.

Tabled

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
Senate Bills Introduced (Crossed Over to House)
SB455MarsdenWildlife Corridor Grant Fund established; report.

Tabled

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
SB712MarsdenRelease of hunting dogs; state highway or right-of-way.

Failed Senate Floor

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.