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WV HB4494
WV HB4494Providing an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting hicense while hunting on their land in this state.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption for a non-resident landowner, their spouse and their children from the requirement of purchasing a non-resident hunting license while hunting on their land in this state.
AI Summary
This bill exempts non-resident landowners, their spouses, and their children living with them from needing to purchase a non-resident hunting license when hunting on their own property within West Virginia, provided that the non-resident landowner's home state offers the same exemption to West Virginia residents who own property there; however, grandchildren of non-resident landowners will not qualify for this exemption.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Jim Butler (R)*,
Eric Brooks (R),
Roy Cooper (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Henry Dillon (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Buck Jennings (R),
Ian Masters (R),
Jonathan Pinson (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Bryan Ward (R),
Last Action
To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4494&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Natural Resources, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=952080594 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4494%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4494 |
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