HB5429

Luggage for foster care children transfered between homes

Introduced·2/10/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5429 mandates the provision of luggage for foster care children to transport their belongings.

West Virginia HB5429 amends the Code of West Virginia to ensure foster care children have luggage for their personal belongings. The Department of Health and Human Resources must establish a supply of luggage and develop procedures for its storage and distribution. Luggage provided to a child belongs to them and cannot be reclaimed by the department or retained by the foster parent.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Feb 10

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 10

House

To Health and Human Resources

Feb 10

House

Introduced in House