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WV HB4021
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hanshaw
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Bring Them Home Fund" as a special trust fund administered by the Secretary of the Department of Human Services to reduce out-of-state placements of children needing psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, or trauma services
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Fund sources include legislative appropriations, grants, gifts, donations, investment income, and reinvested savings from reduced out-of-state placements
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Authorizes disbursements to renovate existing state properties for high-acuity treatment facilities, develop in-patient and aftercare programs, and expand West Virginia's child welfare provider network
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Permits the Department to coordinate with other state agencies and the State Board of Education to identify and repurpose state-owned properties for childcare facilities
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Allows management agreements with private entities to operate facilities, with priority given to in-state children before accepting out-of-state placements
Legislative Description
Bring them Home Fund.
Governor -- Bills Requested By
Last Action
To House Finance
1/23/2026