Relating to audio recording during CPS investigation
State of West VirginiaWest VirginiaThe purpose of this bill is to require local child protective workers to use body worn camera while conducting abuse and neglect investigations.This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families.
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 4, 2026
- 253 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Delegates
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
WV SB 540 · EngrossedMar 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- To House Judiciary · Mar 5, 2026
- Pending committee
- Judiciary
Sponsors
VDVince DeedsSenator · Republican · SD-010Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
ANAmy Nichole GradySenator · Republican · SD-004
MMMark MaynardSenator · Republican · SD-006
RRRollan RobertsSenator · Republican · SD-009
PRPatricia RuckerSenator · Republican · SD-016
RPRupert PhillipsSenator · Republican · SD-007
TWTom WillisSenator · Republican · SD-015
RSRandy SmithSenator · Republican · SD-014
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JTJay TaylorSenator · Republican · SD-014
KBKevan BartlettSenator · Republican · SD-008
Bill history
Newest first.
Mar 5, 2026To House JudiciaryHouse
Mar 5, 2026To JudiciaryHouse
Mar 5, 2026Introduced in HouseHouse
Mar 5, 2026House received Senate messageHouse
Mar 4, 2026Ordered to HouseSenate
Mar 4, 2026Passed Senate (Roll No. 327)Senate
Mar 4, 2026Read 3rd timeSenate
Mar 4, 2026On 3rd readingSenate
Show 11 earlier actions
Mar 3, 2026Read 2nd timeSenate
Mar 3, 2026On 2nd readingSenate
Mar 2, 2026Read 1st timeSenate
Mar 2, 2026Immediate considerationSenate
Mar 2, 2026Reported do passSenate
Feb 24, 2026To FinanceSenate
Feb 24, 2026Committee substitute reported, but first to FinanceSenate
Jan 20, 2026To JudiciarySenate
Jan 20, 2026Introduced in SenateSenate
Jan 20, 2026To Judiciary then FinanceSenate
Jan 20, 2026Filed for introductionSenate
Recorded vote
Passed Senate (Roll No. 327)Mar 4, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Juveniles
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