2025 Regular Session • West Virginia Legislature
HB3044: 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
2/28/2025
Filed for introduction
House of Delegates
2/28/2025
To Government Organization
House of Delegates
2/28/2025
Introduced in House
House of Delegates
2/28/2025
To House Government Organization
House of Delegates
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/28/2025)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Government Organization(House of Delegates)
Sponsors
Republican: 7
Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow
Republican