HB4604

Relating to abuse and neglect cases

Introduced·1/20/26

West Virginia HB4604 amends child abuse and neglect laws, increasing compensation for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem, and creating an.

West Virginia HB4604 amends child abuse and neglect laws by increasing compensation for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem, creating an assistant guardian ad litem position, and outlining language required in juvenile abuse and neglect case orders. The bill raises compensation rates for panel attorneys and guardians ad litem, and establishes a new position of assistant guardian ad litem. It also specifies the language required in court orders for juvenile abuse and neglect cases, including the duties and responsibilities of guardians ad litem and assistant guardians ad litem.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 20

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 19

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 23

House

By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance

Feb 23

House

To House Finance

Feb 19

House

Markup Discussion