West Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 3044: Increase penalties for abuse of or cruelty to animals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 3044 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase penalties for abuse of or cruelty to animals. Primary sponsor: Phil Mallow (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 28, 2025): To House Government Organization.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Mallow | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Eric Brooks | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| DeVault | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| George Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Clark, T. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization
- Filed for introduction