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WV HB2934

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Resources to prioritize housing applications (including HUD and other government-assisted housing) for foster children who have turned 18 years of age and are transitioning out of foster care

  • Applies specifically to youth who do not qualify for the transitional living services program, which serves individuals between 16 and 26 years of age

  • Maintains existing transitional living program requirements including life skills assessments, written transition plans, and face-to-face contact documentation for eligible participants

  • Mandates the department promulgate legislative rules, including emergency rules if necessary, to implement the housing prioritization provision

Legislative Description

Housing assistance for children aging out of foster care system

Human Services

Last Action

Markup Discussion

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources3/13/2025
Human Services3/12/2025
Health & Human Resources2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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