Relating to requiring a court to verify certain conditions are met before a child who has been removed from a home may be returned to that home
HB 3083 requires West Virginia courts to verify specific conditions before returning a child to a home where they were previously removed due to abuse or neglect. The bill mandates courts document whether the child welfare agency made reasonable efforts to preserve the family and prevent removal, provided reasonable ADA accommodations for parents with disabilities to access reunification services, and explained why reunification isn't possible if not chosen. This applies directly to children in foster care, their parents or caregivers seeking return home, and the state child welfare department. The law adds these verification steps to court orders under Section 49-4-604, ensuring courts explicitly address these factors before approving a child's return.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Committee
To House Health and Human Resources
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Matthew Rohrbach
RRepublican
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