HB5209

Create a registry of persons convicted of animal abuse

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Establishes a registry for individuals convicted of animal abuse in West Virginia.

The bill creates a registry for individuals convicted of animal abuse in West Virginia. It mandates that convicted individuals register with the West Virginia State Police. The registry will include personal information and details of the conviction. Convicted individuals must pay an annual fee of $125. The registry aims to assist law enforcement in protecting the public from potential violence. The funds collected from the annual fees will be used to enhance mental health services for West Virginia State Police employees.

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Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Judiciary

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House