West Virginia Senate Bill 201: Creating felony offense of cruelty to animals

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill relates to cruelty to animals. The bill creates and defines the felony offense of cruelty to animals; modifies and clarifies applicability of the section; defines terms; and creates criminal penalties.

Latest action

To Judiciary (2026-01-14)

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