West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4512: Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4512 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requiring child protective services (“CPS”) workers to record, via audio, all interactions during CPS visits. Primary sponsor: Eric Brooks (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 19, 2026): To House Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Brooks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| David Green | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in House
- To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction