West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5436: Make it a felony to kill a canine officer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5436 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Make it a felony to kill a canine officer. Primary sponsor: Laura Kimble (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Kimble | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| B | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Dana Ferrell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Margitta Mazzocchi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Ward | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction