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

West Virginia SB525 establishes a pilot program for using mobile devices in child abuse and neglect investigations. The Department of Health and Human Resources will implement the pilot in two counties starting October 1, 2026. The program requires mobile devices to create digital records of investigations, automatically upload data daily, and be interoperable with existing systems. The pilot will run for five years, with annual reports to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability.

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

West Virginia SB525 establishes a pilot program for using mobile devices in child abuse and neglect investigations. The Department of Health and Human Resources will implement the pilot in two counties starting October 1, 2026. The program requires mobile devices to create digital records of investigations, automatically upload data daily, and be interoperable with existing systems. The pilot will run for five years, with annual reports to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability.