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WV HB5107
WV HB5107Relating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require a court to verify that before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home, that if a parent is participating in a medication-assisted treatment program he or she shall be successfully fulfilling their treatment obligations in the program.
AI Summary
This bill requires courts to verify that parents are successfully meeting their obligations in a substance use disorder program before a child who has been removed from the home can be returned. This means that if a parent is undergoing treatment for substance abuse, the court must confirm they are actively and successfully participating in their program before reunification can occur. The bill also clarifies that a parent cannot have their parental rights terminated solely because they are participating in such a program, as long as they are fulfilling their treatment requirements. This aims to ensure the child's safety by confirming parents are addressing underlying issues that led to the removal.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Matthew Rohrbach (R)*,
Michael Amos (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Sarah Drennan (R),
Scot Heckert (R),
Erica Moore (R),
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5107&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5107%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5107 |
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