HB4725Introduced in the House of Delegates
Clarifying the disposition of animal subject to animal cruelty treatment.
Introduced by James Akers, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the disposition of animals subject to cruel treatment.
Where it stands
To Judiciary
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 82) · February 12, 2026
93
Yes
1
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Courts
Markup Discussion
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Advanced to 3rd with Amendments pending
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Amendments pending
Read 3rd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment withdrawn (Voice vote)
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Passed House (Roll No. 82)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb4725 hfa young 2-11 (amendment)
- hb4725 hfat akers 2-12 (amendment)
- hb4725 hfa akers 2-12 _1 revised (amendment)
- hb4725 hfa akers 2-12 _1 (amendment)
- hb4725 hfa akers 2-12 _1 revised adopted (amendment)
- hb4725 hfa akers and young 2-12 _1 revised adopted (amendment)
- hb4725 hfat akers 2-12 adopted (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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