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WV HB5042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Children in state custody cannot be placed in facilities that have not been approved by the Department of Human Services
  • The Secretary of the Department of Human Services may approve placement in an unapproved facility only under extraordinary circumstances
  • The Department of Human Services must maintain and publish a list of approved out-of-state placement facilities for children in state custody
  • The approved facilities list must be updated at least annually and include each facility's location and specialty
  • The Department must establish standards that out-of-state facilities must meet for approval

Legislative Description

Prohibit a child in the custody of the state from placement in facility not approved by Department of Human Services

Juveniles

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/2/2026

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