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WV SB595
WV SB595Requiring both parents consent for non-emergency and non-life-threatening procedures on children
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require non-emergency and non-life-threatening medical procedures on behalf of the child only be permitted after both parents agree.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to require that both parents must agree before a child can undergo any medical procedures that are not emergencies or life-threatening. This change is being made to Section 48-9-207 of the West Virginia Code, which deals with how courts allocate decision-making responsibilities for children, such as in matters of education and healthcare, when parents cannot agree. The bill adds a new subsection (d) to clarify that for non-emergency and non-life-threatening medical procedures, the consent of both parents is mandatory.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb595%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=595 |
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