Relating to county dog wardens
HB 2715 increases the impoundment period for dogs from 5 days to 30 days, extending the time owners have to reclaim impounded dogs. It modifies notice requirements: for known owners, dog wardens must provide written notice of the 30-day redemption period, and for unknown owners, notices must be posted in the courthouse, on the county website, or on the county Facebook page - including a photo and description of the dog. This directly affects dog owners in West Virginia counties and county dog wardens responsible for enforcement. The bill does not alter existing provisions like the 50-cent bounty for capturing unregistered dogs or bond requirements for wardens.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To House Local Governments
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Ward
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Sheedy
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Stephens
RRepublican
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