HB 5429 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Luggage for foster care children transfered between homes

HB 5429 amends West Virginia's Foster Child Bill of Rights to replace the term "travel bag" with "luggage" and defines luggage as a suitcase, duffel bag, backpack, or similar container for personal belongings. This change ensures foster care children moving between placements have a proper, durable container to transport their belongings securely. The bill directly affects children in foster care who are transferred between homes, guaranteeing they can move personal items without relying on temporary or inadequate solutions. It clarifies an existing right without creating new state requirements or costs, focusing on practical implementation for child welfare agencies.
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Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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