
Relating to adding requirements to the foster child bill of rights
Filed by Evan Worrell(R · District HD-023)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators
The purpose of this bill is to guarantee that foster children age 13 and older are notified of and supported in attending court hearings that affect them, with counsel present and an explanation of the outcome provided afterward.
Every stage. Every date.
- House Message receivedMarch 6, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/6/2026March 6, 2026 · House
- To Governor 3/6/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 9, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 3/12/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 13, 2026 · Senate
- Approved by Governor 3/12/2026March 13, 2026 · House
- Approved by Governor 3/13/2026 - House JournalMarch 13, 2026 · House
How the chambers voted.
- March 5, 2026 · H · House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 351) · 92-0
- March 3, 2026 · S · Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 314) · 33-0
- February 10, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 67) · 96-0
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- West Virginia Legislature — HB4749 official page (opens in a new tab)
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