West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5214: Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification.

Enacted Last action August 13, 2026: Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Plain-language summary

HB 5214 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to drug testing of parents who have had abuse and/or neglect claims substantiated against them prior to reunification. Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Scot Heckert (Republican).