West Virginia House Bill 5436: Make it a felony to kill a canine officer

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

To House Judiciary (2026-02-11)

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