To require hair follicle drug testing of parents or guardians in cases of substantiated child abuse or neglect of a minor

HB 4044 requires hair follicle drug testing for parents or guardians in West Virginia cases where child abuse or neglect has been substantiated. It mandates a 90-day, 12-panel hair follicle test within 48 hours of substantiation, before unsupervised visitation or returning children to the caregiver’s custody. The bill also requires hair follicle testing for affected minors (including infants exposed in utero) and neurological exams if drug exposure is confirmed. This replaces urine or blood tests to prevent test manipulation, with non-compliance treated as a positive result.