SB228Introduced in the Senate
Relating to use of technology in child abuse and neglect investigations
Introduced by Vince Deeds, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Human Services to provide child welfare workers with mobile technology that will permit them to conduct investigations and create a digital record. This will upload to the system automatically and reduce the need for a child protective services worker to input data manually into a system. This will enhance service delivery to children. This data will allow managers to have real time access to data to conduct quality improvement analysis.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 654) · March 14, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Health and Human Resources
Reported do pass, but first to Finance
To Finance
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 145)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Health and Human Resources then Finance
To House Health and Human Resources
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass, but first to Finance
To House Finance
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 519)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 654)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
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