West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2918 — Relating to Family Drug Treatment Court

Last action — Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2021. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 66% · high confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Failed a recorded vote

    Failed 1 recorded vote so far — a real headwind.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

89 added · 60 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2918 shifts from creating a pilot program for Family Drug Treatment Courts in just four circuits to establishing a more permanent and comprehensive program statewide. This change is significant because it affects more families across West Virginia who may benefit from specialized drug treatment support. Additionally, the revised bill removes the requirement for annual reporting to the Legislative Oversight Commission, focusing instead on local advisory committees for ongoing oversight and quality assurance. Overall, these adjustments aim to enhance collaboration and improve services for families in need.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session ENROLLED House Bill 2918 By Delegates D.
Pack [Originating in the Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use;
Pack [Passed April 8, 2021;
reported on March 3, 2021]   A BILL to amend and reenact §62-15B-1 and §61-15B-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, relating to family drug treatment court;
in effect ninety days from passage.]   AN ACT to amend and reenact §62-15B-1 and §61-15B-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, relating to family drug treatment court;
(a) The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia may implement a Family Drug Treatment Court pilot program.
(a) The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia may implement a Family Drug Treatment Court program.
in at least four circuits.
and (4) Report by January 1, annually, to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability regarding legislation to enhance family drug treatment courts.
Adult respondents who have been adjudicated for such abuse that the department is not required to make reasonable efforts to preserve the family as defined in §49-4-604(b)(7) §49-4-604(c)(7) shall not be eligible for participation in any family drug treatment court:
Adult respondents who have been adjudicated for such abuse that the department is not required to make reasonable efforts to preserve the family as defined in  §49-4-604(c)(7) shall not be eligible for participation in any family drug treatment court:
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The Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills hereby certifies that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
The purpose of this bill is to make permanent the Family Drug Treatment Court Pilot Program and to eliminate the ineligibility barrier for parents with a prior involuntary termination of parental rights of another child.
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        Chairman, House Committee                          ...............................................................
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                             Chairman, Senate Committee                                                       Originating in the House.
  In effect ninety days from passage.
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                                                   Speaker of the House of Delegates                                                                 ...............................................................
                                                                                     President of the Senate     __________             The within ...................................................
this the...........................................
  day of ..........................................................................................................., 2021.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2021

  2. Approved by Governor 4/26/21

  3. To Governor 4/14/21

  4. Approved by Governor 4/26/21 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 4/26/21 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 4/14/21 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 4/14/21 - Senate Journal

  8. House received Senate message

  9. Completed legislative action

  10. Communicated to House

  11. Passed Senate (Roll No. 382)

  12. Read 3rd time

  13. On 3rd reading

  14. Read 2nd time

  15. On 2nd reading

  16. Read 1st time

  17. On 1st reading

  18. Reported do pass

  19. To Judiciary

  20. To Judiciary

  21. Introduced in Senate

  22. Communicated to Senate

  23. Passed House (Roll No. 357)

  24. Read 3rd time

  25. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  26. Read 2nd time

  27. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  28. Read 1st time

  29. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  30. Do pass

  31. To House Judiciary

  32. Do pass, but first to Judiciary

  33. Originating in House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2918?
HB 2918 is sponsored by Hanna, Walker, Mike Pushkin (Democrat), Joe Ellington (Republican), Josh Holstein (Republican), Kessinger, Mandt, Reed, Matthew Rohrbach (Republican), Pack, L., and Betsy Kelly (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2918?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 04, 2021. Enacted.
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