HB4995 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms.

What is the status of HB4995?

Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB4995?

Martin, Carl (R, 065), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB4995?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4995&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB4995: Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms

Q: What does HB4995 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §18-20-11 and §18A-2-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to video cameras and audio recordings in self-contained classrooms; requiring notice to certain parents or guardians of interruption in video camera or audio recording; providing that a parent or guardian shall receive a copy of the applicable code section upon the initial placement of a video camera or audio recording device; providing that a judge may order that custody of a recording be transferred to a parent or guardian until the statute of limitations expires; changing the time per.

Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §18-20-11 and §18A-2-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to video cameras and audio recordings in self-contained classrooms; requiring notice to certain parents or guardians of interruption in video camera or audio recording; providing that a parent or guardian shall receive a copy of the applicable code section upon the initial placement of a video camera or audio recording device; providing that a judge may order that custody of a recording be transferred to a parent or guardian until the statute of limitations expires; changing the time per.

From the enrolled text, March 13, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §18-20-11 and §18A-2-8 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to video cameras and audio recordings in self-contained classrooms; requiring notice to certain parents or guardians of interruption in video camera or audio recording; providing that a parent or guardian shall receive a copy of the applicable code section upon the initial placement of a video camera or audio recording device; providing that a judge may order that custody of a recording be transferred to a parent or guardian until the statute of limitations expires; changing the time period required for review of the recordings; clarifying that audio or video recordings may be used for purposes of suspension and dismissal of school personnel; and clarifying the duty to investigate allegations of abuse in certain circumstances. PREAMBLE: THE AMENDMENTS TO §18-20-11 ENACTED IN THE 2026 REGULAR SESSION OF THE WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE SHALL BE DESIGNATED AND MAY BE REFERRED TO AS OSCAR'S LAW. CHAPTER 18. EDUCATION. ARTICLE 20. EDUCATION OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN. §18-20-11. Video cameras required in certain special education classrooms; audio recording devices required in restroom of a self-contained classroom. (a) A local educational agency (LEA) shall ensure placement of video cameras in self-contained classrooms and audio recording devices in the restrooms of self-contained classrooms as defined in state board policy. …

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West Virginia HB4995: Require the use of video cameras in certain special education classrooms

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