2024 Regular Session • West Virginia Legislature
HB5146: Increase penalties for abuse of or cruelty to animals
Legislative Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide increased protections for the welfare of domestic animals in the care of animal shelters, breeders, and private individuals.
Bill History
1/25/2024
Filed for introduction
House of Delegates
1/25/2024
To Agriculture and Natural Resources then Government Organization
House of Delegates
1/25/2024
Introduced in House
House of Delegates
1/25/2024
To House Agriculture and Natural Resources
House of Delegates
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(1/25/2024)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Agriculture & Natural Resources(House of Delegates)
Sine Die
Sponsors
Republican: 5
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
Republican