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WV HB4800
WV HB4800Clarifying the penalty of a dog attacking livestock by adding a proviso to include “any other livestock.”
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to add "any other livestock" as it pertains to penalties for dogs wounding livestock.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that the penalties for a dog attacking livestock apply to "any other livestock" in addition to the specific animals already listed in the law, such as sheep, goats, calves, cattle, swine, rabbits, horses, and poultry. The term "livestock" is further defined by referencing another section of the West Virginia code (§19-18-1), ensuring a broader scope of protection for farm animals. This amendment aims to strengthen existing provisions that require dog owners to kill or have their dogs killed if they worry, wound, chase, or kill livestock, and hold owners liable for damages.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4800&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4800%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4800 |
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