2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26104412D

SENATE BILL NO. 807

Offered January 23, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-610 of the Code of Virginia, relating to hunting within certain areas of Monroe Bay prohibited; Westmoreland County.

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Patron—Stuart

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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 29.1-610 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 29.1-610. Portion of James River and Monroe Bay a no-hunting area.

The James River from Bosher's Dam downstream to the Interstate 95 bridge and within the waters and shoreline of Monroe Bay in Westmoreland County is a no-hunting area. It is unlawful to take, attempt to take, or pursue wildlife within such area; however, fishing in such area is permitted as otherwise authorized by law.