HB4176Introduced in the House of Delegates
To allow youth and handicapped hunters to harvest a buck deer or doe during youth/handicapped special hunts
Introduced by Chuck Horst, District 95
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to allow youths and those carrying a Class Q special hunting permit to take antlered deer.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 531) · March 13, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization
Introduced in House
To House Government Organization
To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
To House Government Organization
By substitute, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 283)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Natural Resources
To Natural Resources
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 531)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/18/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
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