SB1029

Providing parents plain-language statements of immediate rights and ongoing rights

Chamber Passed·2/27/26

West Virginia SB1029 mandates the Department of Child Protective Services to provide parents with plain-language statements of their immediate and.

West Virginia SB1029 requires the Department of Child Protective Services to provide parents with clear, plain-language statements of their immediate and ongoing rights during child protective services investigations. Upon initiating an investigation, parents must receive a Plain-Language Statement of Immediate Rights, which includes rights such as privacy, refusal of services, and fair treatment. Additionally, a Plain-Language Statement of Ongoing Rights must be provided, detailing rights like confidentiality, access to their file, and the right to appeal decisions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Feb 27
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 264)

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 23

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

History

Mar 2

House

House received Senate message

Mar 2

House

Introduced in House

Mar 2

House

To Judiciary