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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to add meaningful contact with step-siblings to be considered a factor in determining the child’s best interests.
AI Summary
This bill, amending the Best Interests of Child Protection Act of 2022, aims to ensure that courts consider the importance of a child maintaining meaningful contact with their step-siblings when making decisions about what is in the child's best interests. The "best interests of the child" is a legal standard used in family law cases, such as custody disputes, to guide judicial decisions, and this bill proposes to add step-siblings to the existing list of relationships that are considered important for a child's well-being and stability, alongside parents and half-siblings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb459%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=459 |
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