HB4354

Relating to necessity allowance

Complete·3/14/26

Establishes requirements for foster child clothing allowances in West Virginia.

West Virginia HB4354 sets forth requirements for foster child clothing allowances, including an initial clothing allowance of at least $375 and supplementary clothing allowances of at least $175. The bill outlines payment methods, such as a reloadable instant card, and requires placement providers to periodically update the child's clothing and necessity inventory. The Department of Human Services is responsible for issuing these allowances to foster parents, kinship/relative providers, or residential care providers.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5

3:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Meeting

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

House

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received