HB4352

Prohibiting cameras and recording devices in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children

Chamber Passed·1/23/26

Prohibit cameras in bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children with specific exemptions.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to prohibit cameras in the bedrooms and bathrooms of foster children. Exemptions include baby monitors for children with severe physical disabilities or behavioral, cognitive, or psychological disorders, and devices used for monitoring such children. Mobile phones, computers, tablets, or other smart devices are exempt only if the child has a severe physical disability or a medical diagnosis of a behavioral, cognitive, or psychological disorder.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 93–0 · Jan 23
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 14)

93 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

Mar 3

2:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Mar 4

Senate

Reported do pass, with amendment, but first to Judiciary

Mar 4

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 27

Senate

Introduced in Senate