HB4620

Relating to clothing and necessity allowance.

Introduced·1/20/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4620 establishes requirements for clothing and necessity allowances for children in foster care.

West Virginia HB4620 sets forth requirements for an adequate wardrobe and approved necessities for children removed from their home and in the legal custody of the Department of Human Services. The bill outlines three payment methods for clothing allowances: a reloadable instant card, reimbursement for purchases made with personal funds, and demand payment or reimbursement to the placement provider. The initial clothing allowance is set at a minimum of $375, with supplementary allowances up to $175.

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History

Jan 20

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 20

House

To Finance

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House