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WV HB4512

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates audio recordings of all investigatory or exploratory interactions between Child Protective Services representatives and individuals currently under investigation for abuse and neglect allegations
  • Requires CPS workers to obtain informed consent or a court order before making audio recordings during home visits or interviews conducted in locations where the accused person has an expectation of privacy
  • Amends West Virginia Code §49-2-802, which governs the establishment and duties of local child protective services offices
  • Introduced January 19, 2026, by Delegates Brooks, Martin, Pritt, and Green, and referred to the Health and Human Resources Committee and then Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits.

Public Safety

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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