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WV HB4677
WV HB4677To require a warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require that a natural resources officer possess landowner consent or a warrant prior to entering private property and providing exceptions.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law to require that natural resources police officers obtain a warrant or explicit permission from a landowner or lessee before entering private property while performing their official duties, though exceptions are made for emergencies, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety where probable cause exists for immediate intervention.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Chris Anders (R)*,
Wayne Clark (R),
Henry Dillon (R),
Chuck Horst (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Larry Kump (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4677&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4677%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4677 |
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