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WV HB4800
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Pinson
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AI Summary
- Expands penalties for dog attacks on livestock to include "any other livestock" as defined in §19-18-1 of the West Virginia Code, beyond the animals specifically named in current law
- Currently named livestock protected includes sheep, lambs, goats, kids, calves, cattle, swine, show or breeding rabbits, horses, colts, and poultry
- Requires dog owners to kill their dog within 48 hours of receiving written notice that the dog has been worrying, wounding, chasing, or killing livestock
- If the owner refuses to kill the dog, a magistrate can issue a warrant for the sheriff to kill or dispose of the dog, with all costs paid by the dog's owner
- Dog owners remain liable for the value of any livestock killed or injured in addition to court costs
Legislative Description
Clarifying the penalty of a dog attacking livestock by adding a proviso to include “any other livestock.”
Agriculture
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/11/2026
Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism1/23/2026
Government Organization1/23/2026
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