Roger Hanshaw
HB 5288 status: Introduced — Chapter 42, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
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Bill summary
Provides a supplemental appropriation to the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.
Pet owners utilizing subsidized services and Department of Agriculture program administrators.
None identified for the public beyond participation in the program.
An unspecified supplemental amount drawn from existing special revenue funds.
Effective for the 2026 fiscal cycle.
Expands capacity for spay and neuter services, contributing to lower stray populations and associated public safety benefits.
No major concerns identified; funding is contingent on the availability of special revenue balances.
The exact dollar amount of the appropriation is not specified in the provided summary.
Modeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
Positive outlook
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Positive outlook
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Low
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