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HB 4022

CPS Allocation

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Hanshaw and 1 co-sponsor

West Virginia HB 4022 reallocates Child Protective Services resources, currently in committee review, affecting state child welfare funding distribution and service delivery capacity.

Approved by Governor 3/14/2026 - House Journal
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Bill Summary · HB 4022

Legislative bill overview

HB 4022 is a West Virginia bill currently in the House Health and Human Resources Committee that addresses the allocation of resources or funding related to Child Protective Services (CPS). The bill was introduced on January 15, 2026, and underwent markup discussion on January 19, 2026. Specific allocation details are not publicly available in the provided information.

Why is this important

CPS allocation decisions directly affect child welfare agencies' capacity to investigate abuse and neglect cases, provide family support services, and protect vulnerable children. How resources are distributed across regions, programs, or response types significantly impacts response times, caseloads, and outcomes for at-risk families in West Virginia.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic equity: Whether funding distribution favors urban versus rural counties, potentially leaving remote areas under-resourced for child protection services
  • Operational priorities: Disagreement over whether allocation should emphasize prevention/family support services versus investigative capacity and removal procedures
  • Budget constraints: Whether the allocation reflects adequate overall funding for CPS or simply redistributes existing limited resources among competing needs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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