STATE BILLWV HB 5176ENGROSSED

Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police.

State of West Virginia

The purpose of this bill is to create the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Feb 18, 2026; 267 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

WV HB 5176 · EngrossedFeb 18

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Bill details

Last action: To Judiciary · Feb 19, 2026
Pending committee: Judiciary

Bill history

Newest first.

Feb 19, 2026To JudiciarySenate

Feb 19, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate

Feb 18, 2026Communicated to SenateHouse

Feb 18, 2026Passed House (Roll No. 124)House

Feb 18, 2026Read 3rd timeHouse

Feb 18, 2026On 3rd reading, Special CalendarHouse

Feb 17, 2026Read 2nd timeHouse

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Feb 17, 2026On 2nd reading, Special CalendarHouse

Feb 16, 2026Read 1st timeHouse

Feb 16, 2026On 1st reading, Special CalendarHouse

Feb 13, 2026By substitute, do passHouse

Feb 11, 2026Markup DiscussionHouse

Feb 10, 2026To House JudiciaryHouse

Feb 9, 2026Markup DiscussionHouse

Feb 9, 2026To House CourtsHouse

Feb 4, 2026To House JudiciaryHouse

Feb 4, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse

Feb 4, 2026To JudiciaryHouse

Feb 4, 2026Filed for introductionHouse

Recorded vote

Passed House (Roll No. 124)Feb 18, 2026 · House · 89 yea · 2 nayPassed

Subjects

Crime
Public Safety

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Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police.

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Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police.

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