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WV SB763

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Wakim Chapman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all children placed into foster care in West Virginia to be screened for sex trafficking and labor trafficking upon entry into the system
  • Screenings must be conducted by a trained child advocate
  • Amends §49-2-106 of the West Virginia Code regarding Department of Human Services responsibilities for foster care homes
  • Introduced February 5, 2026, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health and Human Resources

Legislative Description

Requiring children to be screened for sex trafficking upon entering foster care

Human Services

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/23/2026
Health and Human Resources2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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