HB5214

Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.

Complete·3/14/26

West Virginia HB5214 mandates drug testing for parents with substantiated abuse or neglect claims before reunification.

West Virginia HB5214 amends the state code to require drug testing for parents with substantiated abuse or neglect claims before reunification with their children. The bill specifies that parents must undergo a drug test, screening for substances including kratom, prior to reunification. This measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of children by preventing drug-impaired parenting.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Mar 5

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/26

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message