West Virginia SB479 mandates hair follicle drug testing for substantiated child abusers before unsupervised visitation rights are restored.

West Virginia SB479 introduces a requirement for hair follicle drug testing for parents, guardians, or caretakers involved in substantiated child abuse or neglect cases. This testing must occur before unsupervised visitation rights are restored and before children are returned to the care of the accused. The bill aims to ensure the safety of children by detecting drug use that may not be revealed through other testing methods. It also mandates testing for children exposed to drugs, including intrauterine fetuses, and requires neurological examinations for affected minors.

West Virginia SB479 mandates hair follicle drug testing for substantiated child abusers before unsupervised visitation rights are restored.

West Virginia SB479 introduces a requirement for hair follicle drug testing for parents, guardians, or caretakers involved in substantiated child abuse or neglect cases. This testing must occur before unsupervised visitation rights are restored and before children are returned to the care of the accused. The bill aims to ensure the safety of children by detecting drug use that may not be revealed through other testing methods. It also mandates testing for children exposed to drugs, including intrauterine fetuses, and requires neurological examinations for affected minors.