West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 523: Increase circumstances where Department of Human Services is required to seek termination of parental rights

In committee Last action January 20, 2026: To Judiciary

Plain-language summary

SB 523 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Increase circumstances where Department of Human Services is required to seek termination of parental rights. Primary sponsor: Vince Deeds (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): To Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Vince Deeds (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.