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WV SB712

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Division of Highways to permit private installation of cattle guards on local access roads, farm-to-market roads, and dead-end public roads in active agricultural areas
  • Prohibits cattle guard installation on interstate highways, US routes, and primary or secondary state highways
  • Requires applicants to pay all costs for installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of cattle guards for the life of the installation
  • Mandates applicants demonstrate a bona fide agricultural or livestock need, execute an indemnification agreement, and meet bonding or insurance requirements
  • Grants the Division of Highways sole discretion to approve, deny, or revoke authorization if installations pose safety risks or interfere with highway operations

Legislative Description

Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads

Agriculture

Last Action

To Governor 3/11/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/18/2026
Agriculture2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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