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2025 Virginia General Assembly Legislation

Through this summary, Virginia DWR will provide information on bills filed during the 2025 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 Liaison, 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: February 12, 2025

BillChief PatronCatch LineCommittee / SubcommitteeLatest Information
House Bills Introduced
HB2034SimondsSecretary of Natural and Historic Resources; protection of existing tidal and nontidal wetlands; wetland restoration and creation; policy task force; report.

Passed House
On Senate Floor

Summary and Status
HB2782SimondsBoard of Wildlife Resources; amend 4VAC15-320-25.

Passed House
On Senate Floor

Summary and Status
HB1592KentState Police Officers' Retirement System; membership for DWR conservation police officers.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1741ReidVenison donation tax credit.

No motion in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1813CampbellWildlife Resources, Board of; trout-fishing access-site registry, income tax credit.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB1907KentBoard of Wildlife Resources; creel limits; blue catfish.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2025GardnerWildlife corridors or crossings; action plan and programs; Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan; Wildlife Corridor Action Plan; wildlife carcass removal tracking; report.

Tabled in committee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2057GreenVoter registration; automatic registration of hunting, fishing, and milk distributor license and concealed handgun permit applicants; penalty.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2273ObenshainKill permits for deer, elk, or bear; local authority.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2335SimondsFree fishing license program; blue catfish; sunset.

Left in House

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2410GriffinTangible personal property tax; classification for rate purposes; boats and watercraft powered by green technology; registration and titling.

No motion in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2496CordozaDWR; use of a safety monitoring device; Fox Hill Boat Ramp.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2523FowlerDWR; free or partially discounted fees to hunt, fish, and trap; reimbursement.

Struck by patron; incorporated into HB2629

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
HB2629FowlerFishing license requirements; exemptions; free fishing days.

Tabled in subcommittee

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
Senate Bills Introduced
SB1125BoyskoDWR; propagation of wildlife without a permit unlawful; premature separation; hybridization.

Passed Senate
On House Floor

Summary and Status
SB1204MulchiHunter education program personnel.

Passed Senate
On House Floor

Summary and Status
SB928StuartState Police Officers' Retirement System; membership for DWR conservation police officers.

Left in Senate

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
SB1224DeedsState Police Officers' Retirement System; membership for DWR conservation police officers.

Left in Senate

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.
SB1341MarsdenWildlife corridors; action plan, fund, and programs; Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan; wildlife carcass removal tracking; reports.

Left in Senate

Summary and Status
This bill is no longer moving forward.