HB4579

West Virginia HB4579 mandates Child Protective Services workers to use body-worn cameras during investigations of child abuse and neglect.

West Virginia HB4579 requires Child Protective Services workers to wear body-worn cameras while investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. Workers must obtain consent from the person being investigated before using the cameras in areas where a reasonable person would expect privacy. Workers may refrain from using the cameras if doing so would compromise the investigation or the child's privacy. Audio and video recordings from the cameras are considered confidential records and must be preserved until all legal proceedings are concluded.