SB 730 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to program requirements of Bureau for Family Assistance

Senate Bill 730 requires West Virginia's Bureau for Family Assistance to meet two specific program standards by January 1, 2027: (1) reduce its error rate in processing applications to 6% or below, and (2) block individuals living in the U.S. illegally from receiving supplemental nutrition benefits. The bill directly affects the Bureau’s operations and applicants seeking nutrition assistance. It aims to align the state’s program with federal requirements, as noted in the bill’s purpose statement. The provisions focus on operational accuracy and eligibility verification for nutrition benefits.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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To Health and Human Resources
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Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
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To Health and Human Resources then Finance
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