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WV HB4391

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts must render disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect proceedings within 12 months of the initial petition ratification date
  • Creates new section §49-4-611 in West Virginia Code establishing this mandatory timeline
  • Overrides any conflicting provisions in existing state code regarding disposition timelines
  • Introduced by Delegate Burkhammer on January 15, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to the imposition of a time limitation on disposition decisions in child abuse and neglect proceedings

Juveniles

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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