2026 Regular Session
SB 763
Requiring children to be screened for sex trafficking upon entering foster care
In Second Chamber
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires all children entering the foster care system in West Virginia to be screened for sex and labor trafficking. A trained child advocate will conduct these screenings upon a child’s placement in foster care. The goal is to identify children who may be at risk of or experiencing trafficking. This measure aims to protect vulnerable children within the foster care system.
Key provisions
- Screening for sex and labor trafficking will be required.
- Trained child advocates will conduct the screenings.
- Screenings must occur upon a child’s entry into foster care.
- The Department of Human Services is responsible for implementing the screening process.
Who is affected
- Children entering foster care
- Foster care agencies
- Child advocates
- Department of Human Services
Notable changes
- Adds a specific screening requirement for trafficking risk to the foster care process.
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