Division of Natural Resources rule relating to wildlife rehabilitation
SB 379 authorizes West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources to implement specific rules governing wildlife rehabilitation facilities. The bill approves a modified rule (previously filed and revised to address committee feedback) that sets standards for facilities caring for injured or orphaned wildlife. This directly affects wildlife rehabilitation centers operating in the state by requiring compliance with these standardized procedures. The rule, referenced as "58 CSR 21," focuses on operational requirements rather than creating new policies. This is a procedural bill to formally adopt an existing regulatory framework.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
State
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Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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