Establishes a pilot program for using mobile devices in child abuse and neglect investigations in West Virginia.

This bill mandates the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to implement a pilot program in two counties, starting October 1, 2026. The program requires child protective services workers to use mobile devices, such as computers or tablets, to access the department's case management system. The mobile devices must have customized operating systems for child welfare casework, allowing for digital records of investigations. The devices must upload data daily, be interoperable with existing programs, and be used in at least 70% of cases in the pilot counties.

Establishes a pilot program for using mobile devices in child abuse and neglect investigations in West Virginia.

This bill mandates the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to implement a pilot program in two counties, starting October 1, 2026. The program requires child protective services workers to use mobile devices, such as computers or tablets, to access the department's case management system. The mobile devices must have customized operating systems for child welfare casework, allowing for digital records of investigations. The devices must upload data daily, be interoperable with existing programs, and be used in at least 70% of cases in the pilot counties.