HB 5189
Relating to the use of technology in child abuse and neglect investigations
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a pilot program in West Virginia to explore the use of mobile devices, such as tablets and computers, by child protective service workers during child abuse and neglect investigations. The program will begin in two designated counties starting in October 2027 and requires specific features for the devices, including a customized operating system and automatic data uploads to the department’s case management system. The department will track and report on the program’s progress to the Legislative Oversight Commission.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot program in two counties for mobile device use in child abuse investigations.
- Requires a customized operating system for the mobile devices.
- Mandates automatic and secure daily data uploads to the department’s system.
- Specifies interoperability requirements with existing department programs.
- Requires the extraction of quality metrics monthly.
- Sets a five-year duration for the pilot program.
- Requires annual reporting to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability.
- Effective date of October 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Department of Human Services
- Child Protective Service Workers
- Children and Families involved in child abuse and neglect cases
- Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability
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