2022 Virginia General Assembly Legislation

Through this summary, Virginia DWR will provide information on bills filed during the 2022 General Assembly related to the Department’s mission or that may affect our operations and be of interest to you.

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 Chairs Senator Emmett Hanger and Delegate James Edmunds, 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 10, 2022

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House Bills
Through this summary, Virginia DWR will provide information on bills filed during the 2022 General Assembly related to the Department’s mission or that may affect our operations and be of interest to you.
Note that this is a list of bills that have been introduced by General Assembly members; the Department has no agency bills that it has requested in the 2022 Session.
HB65Delegate EdmundsLive nutria.

Passed House/Senate – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
HB120Delegate WyattSpecial hunting and fishing license for certain disabled veterans.

Passed House/Senate – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
HB463Delegate AustinDepartment of Wildlife Resources; boat ramp fees.

Passed House/Senate – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
HB1273Delegate WrightHunting with dogs; dogs to wear tags.

Passed House/Senate – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
HB1278Delegate WileyConveyance of certain property; conditions.

Passed House/Senate – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
Senate Bills
SB8Senator PetersenHunting on Sundays. Permits hunting on Sunday on public or private land.

Passed Senate/House – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
SB141Senator EdwardsDepartment of Wildlife Resources; boat ramp fees.

Passed Senate/House – To Governor for signature

 

Summary and Status
Bills the Department is Monitoring
HB562Delegate ScottConservation and natural resources; sections not set out; technical revisions.

Passed House/Senate – To Governor for signature

Summary and Status
Bills No Longer Moving Forward
SB332Delegate ReevesBoating safety education. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
SB492Senator McDougleSnare traps; prohibition.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
SB536Senator MarsdenTrespass by hunters; penalty.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
SB707Senator MarsdenWildlife Corridor Grant Fund; established. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB64Delegate EdmundsHunting on Sunday; wildlife management areas. (See HB 111 instead)Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB111Delegate EdmundsHunting on Sunday; wildlife management areas. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB114Delegate MarshSpecial lifetime hunting and fishing licenses; volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB115Delegate WileySpecial hunting and fishing license for disabled veterans; 50 percent disabled. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB124Delegate WyattHunting deer; use of .22 caliber rifle authorized. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB725Delegate GooditisHunting with steel-jawed traps; prohibition; penalty.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1029Delegate TranWildlife Corridor Grant Fund; established; report.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1175Delegate RansoneSnare traps; prohibition.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1176Delegate RansoneSnare traps; prohibition. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1247Delegate KeamProhibition of killing contests.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1331Delegate EdmundsRetrieving hunting dogs, falcons, hawks, or owls. Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1344Delegate EdmundsRight of certain hunters to go on lands of another.Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.