SB200Introduced in the Senate
Increasing criminal penalties and fines for assault on certain public service workers, law-enforcement officers, and police animals
Introduced by Ryan Weld, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to harm, attempt to harm, or kill a police dog that is under the control of a law-enforcement or corrections officer who is acting in his or her official capacity. The bill also defines the term "police dog" and sets forth penalties.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 596) · March 13, 2026
33
Yes
0
No
1
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 Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 179)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 417)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 596)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/25/2026 - House Journal
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