New Virginia Law Will End Cruel Tiger Cub Petting Encounters

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed Senate Bill 1030, which bans public contact with dangerous captive animals, including bears, primates, and certain big cats. In effect, this will eliminate cruel cub-petting operations in the Commonwealth. The law goes into effect on July 1, 2021. PETA supported this bill at legislative hearings and encouraged our members and supporters in Virginia to contact their legislators.