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WVSB200PassThe purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to harm, attempt to harm, or kill a police dog that is under the control of a law-enforcement or corrections officer who is acting in his or her official capacity. The bill also defines the term "police...
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2026-03-14
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
WVHB4179Engross

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The purpose of this bill is to amend penalties for any assault on a police officer or police dog.
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2026-02-11
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB5436Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to include canines in definitions of "law enforcement officers" in relation to crimes against law enforcement officers and the level of force allowable to protect said canines as law enforcement officers.
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2026-02-11
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5419Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to include police canine units and community search and rescue group canines assisting law-enforcement officers in the search and rescue for individuals and cadavers in definitions of "law enforcement officers" in relation...
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2026-02-10
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5125Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to enhance penalties relating to crimes against law enforcement, firefighters, governmental representatives, health care providers, utility workers, correctional employees, and emergency medical service personnel; create a...
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2026-02-03
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB190Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to clarify the criminal offense of malicious assault, unlawful assault, and battery on law-enforcement officers, correctional employees, and emergency medical service personnel; provide definitions; and establish penalties...
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2026-01-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4041Intro

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The purpose of this bill is to make a mandatory sentence of 25 years for anyone convicted of assault on any law enforcement officer or law enforcement animal.
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2026-01-14
To House Judiciary Committee
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