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WV HB4621
WV HB4621Relating to requiring the circuit court to make certain designated findings of fact and conclusions of law in its juvenile child abuse and neglect orders
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Code in relation to juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings to require that circuit courts make certain findings of fact and conclusions of law as it relates to the court’s orders.
AI Summary
This bill requires circuit courts in West Virginia to make specific findings of fact and conclusions of law when issuing orders in juvenile child abuse and neglect cases. These findings are crucial for documenting the court's reasoning and ensuring that decisions are based on evidence presented during hearings. The bill aims to provide greater clarity and accountability in these sensitive legal proceedings, which involve the state's intervention to protect children believed to be abused or neglected.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Adam Burkhammer (R)*,
Geno Chiarelli (R),
Bill Flanigan (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Laura Kimble (R),
Margitta Mazzocchi (R),
George Miller (R),
Jonathan Pinson (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4621&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4621%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4621 |
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