West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 479: Requiring hair follicle drug testing of substantiated child abusers before restoring unsupervised visitation rights

In committee Last action January 19, 2026: To Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 479 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring hair follicle drug testing of substantiated child abusers before restoring unsupervised visitation rights. Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): To Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Chris Rose (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.