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WV SB722
WV SB722Requiring warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
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 amends 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 exist allowing entry without permission if there's probable cause of an emergency, accident, or imminent threat to public safety requiring immediate intervention.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Natural Resources (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=722&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb722%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=722 |
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