West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5176: Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5176 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to creating the animal abuse database within the West Virginia State Police. Primary sponsor: J.B. Akers (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): To Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.B. Akers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Ryan Browning | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Jeff Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Mike Hornby | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Linville | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Pat McGeehan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Erica Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“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 Judiciary
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in Senate
- Communicated to Senate
- Passed House (Roll No. 124)
- Read 3rd time
- On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 2nd time
- On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
- Read 1st time
- On 1st reading, Special Calendar
- By substitute, do pass
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