HB4393 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan.

What is the status of HB4393?

Vetoed as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal (April 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4393?

Burkhammer, Adam (R, 064), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4393?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4393&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4393: Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan

Q: What does HB4393 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-802b, relating to statewide prevention plan; setting forth plan requirements; establishing deadlines; and requiring a report. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-802b. Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services (DoHS) shall develop a statewide prevention plan, to provide prevention services to children under the age of 18 and their families which include kinship and foster pare.

Status: Vetoed, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-802b, relating to statewide prevention plan; setting forth plan requirements; establishing deadlines; and requiring a report. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-802b. Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services (DoHS) shall develop a statewide prevention plan, to provide prevention services to children under the age of 18 and their families which include kinship and foster pare.

From the enrolled text, March 11, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-802b, relating to statewide prevention plan; setting forth plan requirements; establishing deadlines; and requiring a report. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-802b. Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan. (a) On or before January 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services (DoHS) shall develop a statewide prevention plan, to provide prevention services to children under the age of 18 and their families which include kinship and foster parents, that is required to meet following (2) Services shall be offered to who are at risk, including but not limited to the (3) Services shall be provided to pregnant and parenting youth; (4) Services shall be provided to youth aging out of the foster care system up to their 21st birthday; (5) Services shall be provided to youth post-adoption; and (6) Services shall be provided to youth transitioning from one level of care in the care continuum to the next level of care; (b) DoHS shall ensure the prevention network of providers is reasonably adequate for convenient access to services within a reasonable distance from a child and families' home residence and shall not be comprised solely of telehealth providers but shall have a mix of telehealth providers and physical locations …

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West Virginia HB4393: Requiring the development and implementation of statewide prevention plan

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