SB763

Requiring children to be screened for sex trafficking upon entering foster care

Chamber Passed·2/21/26

West Virginia SB763 mandates screening for sex and labor trafficking for children entering foster care.

West Virginia SB763 requires the Department of Human Services to screen every child entering foster care for signs of sex or labor trafficking. This screening must be conducted by a trained professional. The bill aims to identify and address potential trafficking situations early, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in the foster care system.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 28–0 · Feb 21
Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed Senate (Roll No. 183)

28 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Feb 23

House

House received Senate message

Feb 23

House

Introduced in House

Feb 23

House

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