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WV HB4041

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a mandatory minimum 25-year felony sentence for assault on law enforcement officers or law enforcement animals acting in their official capacity
  • Separates assault on law enforcement from assault on other protected workers (government representatives, healthcare workers, utility workers, emergency service personnel, correctional employees)
  • Assault on non-law enforcement protected workers remains a misdemeanor with jail time of 24 hours to 6 months and/or fines up to $200
  • The law requires the assailant to know or have reason to know the victim is acting in an official capacity
  • Introduced by Delegate Mallow and referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 14, 2026

Legislative Description

Making it a mandatory 25 year sentence for an assault on any law enforcement or animal

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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