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HB5174Introduced in the House of Delegates

Legalize use of a 4" pan to pan for gold in the state

IntroducedHouse Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism

Introduced by Jeff Eldridge, District 30

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to authorize gold panning and have dates published showing when the season is open.

Where it stands

To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism

February 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Government Organization

  5. To House Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism

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