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WV HB2715

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Ward

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the mandatory impoundment holding period for seized dogs from 5 days to 30 days before they can be sold or destroyed

  • Expands notice options for unknown dog owners beyond courthouse posting to include the County Commission's official website or official Facebook page

  • Requires notices for impounded dogs with unknown owners to include a photograph of the dog

  • Adds gender-neutral language ("or her," "or she") throughout the statute governing county dog warden duties

Legislative Description

Relating to county dog wardens

Counties

Last Action

To House Local Governments

2/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Governments2/20/2025
Government Organization2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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