SB543

Requiring Bureau for Social Services to file legislative rule

Chamber Passed·2/11/26

West Virginia SB543 mandates the Bureau of Social Services to file its policy manual as a legislative rule.

West Virginia SB543 requires the Bureau of Social Services to file its complete policy manual as a legislative rule. This includes all policies governing child protective services, foster care, youth services, licensing, casework standards, and other operational or programmatic guidance. The bureau must file this rule with the Secretary of State's Office by July 1, 2026, and any subsequent amendments, supplements, or revisions must also be filed as legislative rules. The bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–0 · Feb 11
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 63)

32 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

Feb 16

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Feb 25

House

Do pass, but first to Judiciary

Feb 25

House

To House Judiciary

Feb 16

House

Markup Discussion