Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act

Summary

The bill adds a new article to West Virginia law that defines “absorptive capacity” and sets up a process for the governor or local governments to evaluate whether the state can meet the social, health, housing, education, and safety needs of incoming refugees. It designates a unit within the Department of Human Services to oversee refugees, imposes a temporary moratorium on new refugee applications and terminations, and requires fiscal impact reports and regular updates.

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