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WV HB4853

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Worrell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires West Virginia hospitals to develop trauma-informed care protocols for patients who have experienced miscarriage, abuse, neglect, or other stressful events
  • Mandates hospital staff training and continuing education on trauma-informed care, developed in consultation with licensed mental health professionals, medical associations, and patient advocacy groups
  • Requires hospitals to compile and provide resources to patients including local mental health services contacts, grief and emotional recovery guidance, crisis hotlines, and peer support group information
  • Establishes the "Butterfly Protocol" requiring hospitals to place a discreet butterfly symbol on charts or electronic medical records of patients who have experienced a miscarriage to alert staff
  • Introduced January 28, 2026 by Delegates Worrell and Burkhammer and referred to the House Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Relating to hospitals establishing protocols for providing trauma informed care to patients

Health

Last Action

Markup Discussion

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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