West Virginia HB4044 mandates hair follicle drug testing for parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect.

West Virginia HB4044 requires hair follicle drug testing for parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect. This applies within 48 hours of a finding by child protective services or a court. The bill aims to ensure parents meet the burden of proof before unsupervised visitation and children are returned to their care. It also mandates testing for affected minors, including intrauterine fetuses. Failure to comply with the testing is considered a positive drug test. The bill seeks to reduce generational drug abuse and taxpayer costs by encouraging rehabilitation.

West Virginia HB4044 mandates hair follicle drug testing for parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect.

West Virginia HB4044 requires hair follicle drug testing for parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect. This applies within 48 hours of a finding by child protective services or a court. The bill aims to ensure parents meet the burden of proof before unsupervised visitation and children are returned to their care. It also mandates testing for affected minors, including intrauterine fetuses. Failure to comply with the testing is considered a positive drug test. The bill seeks to reduce generational drug abuse and taxpayer costs by encouraging rehabilitation.