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WV HB4179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include police dogs (animals trained for use by law enforcement officers in their duties)
  • Elevates first-offense battery against law enforcement from a misdemeanor (1-12 months jail) to a felony (1-3 years state prison)
  • Elevates first-offense assault against law enforcement from a misdemeanor (24 hours to 6 months jail) to a felony (1-3 years state prison)
  • Increases second-offense battery penalties from 1-3 years to 2-5 years imprisonment
  • Increases third-offense battery penalties from 2-5 years to 5-10 years imprisonment

Legislative Description

To create felony charge for individuals who assault police officers or police dogs

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026
Homeland Security1/28/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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