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WV SB546
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Vince Deeds
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AI Summary
- Creates a new clothing and necessity allowance program for children in foster care who are in legal custody of the Department of Human Services
- Requires assessment of each child's wardrobe and necessities at initial placement, with an inventory that follows the child through all placements
- Establishes a minimum initial clothing allowance of $375 for children lacking adequate clothing or necessities at placement
- Provides supplemental clothing allowances of up to $175 per occurrence for extraordinary needs such as illness or irreparable damage
- Payment must be issued within 48 hours via reloadable instant card (preferred), child welfare worker purchasing card, or reimbursement to placement provider as a last resort
Legislative Description
Relating to clothing and necessity allowance
Human Services
Last Action
To Finance
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance1/28/2026
Health and Human Resources1/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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