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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals: Virginia Passes Landmark, First-Ever Captive-Exotic Wildlife Mother-Infant Protection Law
April 24, 2026
NORFOLK, Virginia, April 24 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 23, 2026:

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Virginia Passes Landmark, First-Ever Captive-Exotic Wildlife Mother-Infant Protection Law

Richmond, Va. - Today, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 344 and House Bill 112, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that cracks down on roadside zoos and shady animal dealers. The new law, the first of its kind in the U.S., p . . .

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