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EngrossedHB4573 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated March 14, 2026

Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act

Filed by Lori Dittman(R · District HD-063)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 9 legislators

Bill feed checked just now· Bill source verified 6h agoOfficial Legislature page (opens in a new tab)
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The purpose of this bill is to ensure West Virginia students with current or former foster care experience receive clear, consistent information about education, job training, housing, healthcare, and independent-living support before graduating high school.

Sponsors
Co-sponsor · House
Joe Ellington(R · District HD-038)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Joseph Statler(R · District HD-077)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Jeff Campbell(R · District HD-046)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
John Paul Hott(R · District HD-085)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Christopher Toney(R · District HD-043)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Jonathan Pinson(R · District HD-017)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Lori Dittman(R · District HD-063)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Dave Foggin(R · District HD-014)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Erica Moore(R · District HD-015)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Sarah Drennan(R · District HD-020)Official link pending verification
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  1. Passed Senate (Roll No. 520)
    March 12, 2026 · Senate
  2. Title amendment adopted
    March 12, 2026 · Senate
  3. Senate requests House to concur
    March 12, 2026 · Senate
  4. House received Senate message
    March 14, 2026 · House
  5. House refused to concur; requested Senate to recede (Voice)
    March 14, 2026 · House
  6. Communicated to Senate
    March 14, 2026 · House
Roll-call votes

How the chambers voted.

H · 95 yes · 0 no · 4 absent/NV
Passed
February 17, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 104)
S · 33 yes · 0 no · 1 absent/NV
Passed
March 12, 2026 · Passed Senate (Roll No. 520)
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