SB663

Allowing parents to refuse family court-ordered medical procedure of child against parents' wishes

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB663 prohibits family court judges from ordering medical procedures for children against parents' wishes.

West Virginia SB663 amends the Code of West Virginia to prevent family court judges from ordering medical procedures or treatments for children if a parent objects, except in cases of medical neglect. This bill aims to respect parental authority over their child's medical decisions, ensuring that family court judges cannot mandate medical interventions against a parent's wishes.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 29

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Jan 29

Senate

Introduced in Senate