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WV HB4054

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands West Virginia's vicious animal law (§19-20-20) from dogs only to all pets
  • Prohibits any person from owning, keeping, or harboring any pet known to be vicious, dangerous, or in the habit of biting or attacking people or other animals
  • Authorizes circuit courts or magistrates to permit humane officers to kill any pet proven to be vicious or dangerous
  • Adds gender-neutral language ("him or her") to the existing statute
  • Introduced January 14, 2026, by Delegate Pritt and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

WV code §19-20-20 apply to all animals, not just dogs

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

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