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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require reporting of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or physical abuse to local or county law enforcement agencies.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the existing law regarding mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect by requiring certain professionals, such as medical personnel, teachers, law enforcement officials, and others who work with children, to report suspected sexual abuse, sexual assault, or physical abuse to local or county law enforcement agencies in addition to the Department of Health and Human Resources, especially in cases of serious abuse. This change aims to ensure that law enforcement is immediately involved in investigating severe instances of child mistreatment, supplementing the existing requirement to report to the Department of Health and Human Resources within 24 hours of suspicion.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
IntroduceJudiciary in House (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5555&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5555%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5555 |
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