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WV HB4328
WV HB4328Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources to create and implement a formal legislative rule, specifically identified as "58 CSR 21," concerning wildlife rehabilitation. This means the Division can now establish official regulations for how injured or orphaned wild animals are cared for and returned to the wild, following a process that involved initial filing on July 25, 2025, modifications to address concerns from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, and a subsequent refiling on December 11, 2025.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4328&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4328%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4328 |
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