HB5582 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF.

What is the status of HB5582?

Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 29, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5582?

Chiarelli, Geno (R, 078), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5582?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5582&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia HB5582: Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF

Q: What does HB5582 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §9-3-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance; clarifying definition of drug test; removing drug screening program expiration date; and clarifying timeline for reporting. ARTICLE 3. APPLICATION FOR AND GRANTING OF ASSISTANCE. §9-3-6. Program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. (2) "Board of Review" means the board established in §9-2-6.

Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §9-3-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance; clarifying definition of drug test; removing drug screening program expiration date; and clarifying timeline for reporting. ARTICLE 3. APPLICATION FOR AND GRANTING OF ASSISTANCE. §9-3-6. Program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. (2) "Board of Review" means the board established in §9-2-6.

From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §9-3-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance; clarifying definition of drug test; removing drug screening program expiration date; and clarifying timeline for reporting. ARTICLE 3. APPLICATION FOR AND GRANTING OF ASSISTANCE. §9-3-6. Program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance. (a) As used in this section: (1) "Applicant" means a person who is applying for benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. (2) "Board of Review" means the board established in §9-2-6(13) of this code. (3) "Caseworker" means a person employed by the department with responsibility for making a reasonable suspicion determination during the application process for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. (4) "Child Protective Services" means the agency within the department responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect as required in §49-2-802 of this code. (5) "Department" means the Department of Human Services. (6) "Drug screen" or "drug screening" means any analysis regarding substance abuse conducted by the Department of Human Services on applicants for assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. (7) "Drug test" or "drug testing" means a drug test which tests urine or an oral fluid rinse test for amphetamines (amphetamine and methamphetamine) cocaine, marijuana, opiates (codeine and morphine), phencyclidine, …

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West Virginia HB5582: Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF

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