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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Heckert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/25/26
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
- Completed legislative action
- Communicated to House
- Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 693)
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- House concurred in Senate amendment with amendment and title amendment (Roll No. 646)
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