West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 595: Requiring both parents consent for non-emergency and non-life-threatening procedures on children

In committee Last action January 23, 2026: To Health and Human Resources

Plain-language summary

SB 595 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring both parents consent for non-emergency and non-life-threatening procedures on children. Primary sponsor: Laura Chapman (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): To Health and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Laura Chapman (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.