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WV HB4677

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires natural resources police officers to obtain a warrant or explicit/implied permission from the landowner or lessee before entering private property in West Virginia
  • Creates an exception allowing warrantless entry when probable cause exists for emergency situations, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety requiring immediate intervention
  • Amends §20-7-4 of the West Virginia Code governing the powers and duties of natural resources police officers
  • Introduced January 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Sponsored by Delegates Anders, Foggin, Dillon, Kimble, Clark, Bell, and Horst

Legislative Description

To require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property

Natural Resources

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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