SB732

Permitting audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations

Introduced·2/3/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB732 allows audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations.

West Virginia SB732 permits audio recording during Child Protective Services investigations and interactions during visits. The bill requires informed consent or a court order for recording in places where the accused person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Recordings must be stored for the duration the case is open. The bill also outlines duties of local child protective services offices, including investigating reports of child abuse or neglect and providing protective services.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 3

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced in Senate