03/26/2025
Thank you Governor! This veto means the world to us and so many others!
GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN HAS VETOED THE BOTTLE-BABY/HYBRID BILL!!!
He courageously took a stand for agriculture and chose to defend small business owners and alternative livestock farmers from what would have been extreme government overreach. His veto protects the human-animal bond and preserves the relationship between owners and their local veterinarians. He recognized that this bill was precedent-setting and could affect future animal management.
We cannot thank Governor Youngkin enough for standing up for our industry and our animals. His decision brought an overwhelming sense of relief to citizens throughout the Commonwealth and beyond.
You can see the status of the bill here:
https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/SB1125
We want to thank the Governor's staff who took the time to meet with us in Richmond. We appreciate Attorney Tim Anderson highlighting questions about this bill on his own platform. We want to thank every elected representative who voted against Senate Bill 1125 throughout the General Assembly session. We are thankful for the news stations that covered this issue and the national organizations that stood with us in support of animal husbandry practices.
We want to say a huge thank you to each one of you who supported us with your prayers, calls, and emails. It all made a difference and our voices were ultimately heard.
There will be more battles to fight and other challenges to overcome. But for now, we will continue making baby bottles and enjoying our hybrids. It may not be the lifestyle for everyone, but it is one that's worth protecting.
We're so thankful the Governor of Virginia agrees.
