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WV HB4436

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Bell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Child Protective Services to conduct face-to-face interviews with children in abuse and neglect investigations at Child Advocacy Centers when available and when it meets the county protocol
  • Applies to the standard 14-day investigation timeline for responding to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect
  • Interviews must be conducted by appropriate certified personnel at the Child Advocacy Centers
  • Amends West Virginia Code §49-2-802 regarding state responsibilities for child protective services
  • Introduced January 16, 2026 by Delegate Bell and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

To require children interviewed by Child Protective Services have their interviews conducted at a child advocacy center

Human Services

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

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