# Virginia HB291: Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage.

Virginia HB291, Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Jessica L. Anderson (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-08 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379)) (as of 2026-10-12).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB291-2026
- As of: 2026-10-12
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB291
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-09
- Last action: 2026-04-08, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379)
- Sponsor: Jessica L. Anderson (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 8 (191 yes, 32 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

Department of Wildlife Resources; fishing tackle recycling and disposal; educational webpage. Directs the Department of Wildlife Resources to (i) develop, publish, and maintain a dedicated webpage on its website to educate the recreational fishing community and the general public about the importance of responsible recycling and disposal of fishing tackle, as defined in the bill, and (ii) periodically update such webpage to ensure that educational materials are current, relevant, and effective in promoting responsible fishing practices. The bill directs the Department to update the webpage at least every three years in consultation with relevant state agencies and stakeholders.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New webpage on recycling fishing tackle: benefit, low. The Department of Wildlife Resources creates and maintains a dedicated webpage on safe recycling and disposal of fishing tackle like line, hooks, and lures. It gives clear steps for removing and throwing away gear when you leave a fishing area. It explains dangers to wildlife and uses photos and in…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jessica L. Anderson (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Passed Senate | pass | 36 | 3 |   |
| 2026-03-06 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources | pass | 13 | 2 |   |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Read third time and passed House | pass | 74 | 24 |   |
| 2026-01-28 | House | Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute | pass | 19 | 3 |   |
| 2026-01-21 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | 10 | 0 |   |

## Actions (30)

- 2026-04-08: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0379) (Governor)
- 2026-04-08: Approved by Governor-Chapter 379 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-03-25: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-25: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-16: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB291) (House)
- 2026-03-14: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB291ER) (House)
- 2026-03-14: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-14: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-14: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-09: Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-09: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-03-06: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Reported from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (13-Y 2-N) (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (Senate)
- 2026-02-04: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Read third time and passed House (74-Y 24-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-02: Engrossed by House - committee substitute (House)
- 2026-02-02: committee substitute agreed to (House)
- 2026-02-02: Read second time (House)
- 2026-01-30: Read first time (House)
- 2026-01-28: Committee substitute printed 26105895D-H1 (House)
- 2026-01-28: Reported from Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources with substitute (19-Y 3-N) (House)
- 2026-01-21: House subcommittee offered (House)
- 2026-01-21: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (10-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-01-19: Assigned HACNR sub: Natural Resources (House)
- 2026-01-09: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources (House)
- 2026-01-09: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102131D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-08: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1217731.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1217730.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-14: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1208969.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1208968.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-28: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100557.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100556.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-27: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093226.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093225.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-21: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093221.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093220.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-09: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083435.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083434.PDF)

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## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1217731.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1217730.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1208969.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1208968.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100557.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100556.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093226.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093225.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093221.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1093220.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083435.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1083434.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB291-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).