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SB 763·WV·senate

Requiring children to be screened for sex trafficking upon entering foster care

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Chapman
Latest Action

To House Health and Human Resources

Feb 23, 2026

Summary

The bill mandates that every child placed in foster care, kinship care, or a residential placement be screened for sex and labor trafficking by a trained child advocate using an evidence‑based tool. It also requires screening of children who are recovered after going missing and periodic re‑screening, with immediate support services if trafficking is identified. The goal is to protect vulnerable children and provide timely help.

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