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WV SB614
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends West Virginia Code §48-9-102 to add "step-siblings" to the list of sibling relationships courts must consider when determining a child's best interests in custody decisions
- Expands the existing provision requiring courts to facilitate "meaningful contact between a child and his or her siblings, including half-siblings" to now also include step-siblings
- Applies to all custody proceedings involving allocation of custodial responsibility and decision-making responsibility for children under West Virginia domestic relations law
- Introduced by Senator Willis on January 27, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Legislative Description
Including step-siblings in Best Interests of Child Protection Act of 2022
Human Services
Last Action
To Judiciary
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/26/2026
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