SB712 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads.

What is the status of SB712?

Signed into law as of March 17, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 24, 2026).

Morris, Robbie (R, 11), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB712?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=712&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia SB712: Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads

Q: What does SB712 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §17-2A-26, relating to permission to install cattle guards on certain public roads by the Division of Highways; revocation of authorization; and providing for rulemaking. ARTICLE 2A. WEST VIRGINIA COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS. §17-2A-26. Private installation of cattle guards on certain public roads; rule-making authority. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the Division of Highways may permit the installation of cattle guards on certain public roads in accordance with the pr.

Status: Signed into law, March 17, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §17-2A-26, relating to permission to install cattle guards on certain public roads by the Division of Highways; revocation of authorization; and providing for rulemaking. ARTICLE 2A. WEST VIRGINIA COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS. §17-2A-26. Private installation of cattle guards on certain public roads; rule-making authority. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the Division of Highways may permit the installation of cattle guards on certain public roads in accordance with the pr.

From the enrolled text, March 10, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §17-2A-26, relating to permission to install cattle guards on certain public roads by the Division of Highways; revocation of authorization; and providing for rulemaking. ARTICLE 2A. WEST VIRGINIA COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS. §17-2A-26. Private installation of cattle guards on certain public roads; rule-making authority. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this code to the contrary, the Division of Highways may permit the installation of cattle guards on certain public roads in accordance with the provisions of this section. (b) Cattle guards authorized under this section may be installed only on public roads (2) Are not part of the interstate highway system, a United States route, or a primary or secondary state highway; (3) Are located in areas of active agricultural or livestock operations; and (4) Meet any additional eligibility criteria established by the Division of Highways by legislative rule. (c) Any cattle guard installed pursuant to this section (2) Be installed entirely at the expense of the applicant; (3) Be maintained, repaired, replaced, and removed at the expense of the applicant, or of the applicant's heirs, devisees, and assigns, for the life of the installation; and (4) Not unreasonably interfere with snow removal, roadway maintenance, or emergency vehicle access, as determined by the Division …

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West Virginia SB712: Allowing installation of cattle guards on certain public roads

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