HB5436Introduced in the House of Delegates
Make it a felony to kill a canine officer
Introduced by Laura Kimble, District 71
What does this bill do?
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to include canines in definitions of "law enforcement officers" in relation to crimes against law enforcement officers and the level of force allowable to protect said canines as law enforcement officers.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 11, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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