SB722

Requiring warrant for DNR officials or officers to enter onto any private property

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB722 mandates that natural resources officers obtain a warrant or landowner consent before entering private property.

West Virginia SB722 amends the Code of West Virginia to require natural resources officers to have a warrant or explicit permission from the landowner before entering private property. This bill provides exceptions for situations where immediate intervention is necessary to address emergencies, accidents, or imminent threats to public safety. The legislation aims to balance the enforcement needs of natural resources officers with the property rights of landowners.

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Where it stands

Current
Natural Resources Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

Senate

To Natural Resources then Judiciary

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced in Senate