HB5568Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to the payment of services rendered in proceedings under Chapter 49
Introduced by James Akers, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to promote the efficient and effective use of state funds allocated to the Department of Human Services by requiring there be a reasonable nexus between the actual work of the Department and the legal proceedings at issue before the Department can be court-ordered to pay for services.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
February 16, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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