HB4395Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to investigations of allegations of child safety violations for school personnel.
Introduced by Sarah Drennan, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to continue investigations of allegations that school personnel have jeopardized the health, safety, or welfare of a student after the school personnel obtains another job or transfers to another school.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 498) · March 13, 2026
96
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Yes |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | Yes |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | Yes |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| Betsy Kelly | 9 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Education
Introduced in House
To House Education
To House Public Education
Markup Discussion
To House Education
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 2/27/2026
Read 3rd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Passed House (Roll No. 220)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Education
To Education
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
Floor amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 396)
Title amendment adopted
Senate requests House to concur
House received Senate message
House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 498)
Communicated to Senate
Completed legislative action
House Message received
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/18/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- hb4395 hfa foggin 2-26 _1 (amendment)
- hb4395 hfa foggin 2-26 _1 adopted (amendment)
- hb4395 sfa grady _1 3-9 (amendment)
- hb4395 sfa grady _1 3-9 adopetd (amendment)
- hb4395 sfat grady _1 3-10 (amendment)
- hb4395 sfat grady _1 3-10 adopted (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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