To require the Bureau for Social Services to file the Social Services Manual as a legislative rule

HB 4375 requires West Virginia's Bureau for Social Services to file the current Social Services Manual as a legislative rule, rather than revising it outside formal rulemaking procedures. The bill mandates that all future updates to the manual - which outlines procedures for foster care and other social services - must also be submitted through the official legislative rulemaking process. This change directly affects the Bureau for Social Services, which manages the manual, and ensures transparency for stakeholders relying on these service guidelines. The bill does not alter the manual's content but standardizes how it is officially adopted and revised. (Bill: HB 4375, introduced January 15, 2026)