HB4603
01/20/2026
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West Virginia
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Legislation
, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Accused Parents
, Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children
HB4603: Same as SB527. Creates a process for pre-adjudicatory alternative disposition. Adds §49-4-607a(f) which states that “All parties to the underlying child abuse and neglect proceeding shall be afforded the right to legal counsel. The court shall appoint the same legal counsel to represent the parties in the legal proceedings appointing a guardian.”
Bill Status: Active
Last action (on 01/20/2026): To House Judiciary
