To prohibit people taking their animals into a grocery store or a store that sells food if that animal is not a registered service animal

HB 2656 (West Virginia, 2025) would forbid people from bringing dogs, cats, or other animals into grocery stores or food-selling retail establishments unless the animal is a registered service animal. This directly affects pet owners who typically bring animals into such stores, requiring them to ensure their pets are registered service animals to enter. The bill imposes fines of up to $500 for first violations and $1,000 for repeat offenses. The bill was introduced on February 20, 2025, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where it is currently pending.