West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HB5466: Relating to Abuse Prevention Program
Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act to amend and reenact §48-26-203, §48-26-301, §48-26-401, §48-26-402, §48-26-403, §48-26-406, §48-26-701, and §61-11-22a, relating to domestic relations; renaming the program; clarifying definitions; and establishing program standards. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS. ARTICLE 26. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT. §48-26-203. Abuse Intervention Program defined. "Abuse intervention program" means a licensed educational program that provides classes to individuals who commit acts of domestic violence or abuse, offering nonviolent strategies and values that promote respect and equality in intimate partn.
From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:
AN ACT to amend and reenact §48-26-203, §48-26-301, §48-26-401, §48-26-402, §48-26-403, §48-26-406, §48-26-701, and §61-11-22a, relating to domestic relations; renaming the program; clarifying definitions; and establishing program standards. CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS. ARTICLE 26. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT. §48-26-203. Abuse Intervention Program defined. "Abuse intervention program" means a licensed educational program that provides classes to individuals who commit acts of domestic violence or abuse, offering nonviolent strategies and values that promote respect and equality in intimate partner relationships. §48-26-301. Family protection services board continued; terms. (a) The family protection services board, is continued. (b) Membership of the board is comprised of seven persons. The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint five members of the board who meet the following (2) One member must be a representative of the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence; (3) One member must be a representative of a abuse intervention program licensed by the board; (4) One member must be a representative of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals who is familiar with monitored parenting and exchange program services; and (5) One member must be a citizen who is a resident of this state and who is not employed by, under contract with or a volunteer for a program licensed by the board, and who is knowledgeable about services for …