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WV HB 2153 (2025)WV HB 4898 (2024)
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2025 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 2153 ByWEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2024 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4898 By
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §48-22-803 relating to adoptive or foster parents and prohibiting any government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent's sincerely held religious or moral beliefs. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 22. ADOPTION. §48-22-803. Government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent's sincerely held religious or moral beliefs. (a) No current or prospective adoptive or foster parent (hereinafter sometimes "parent") shall, as a condition for eligibility to foster or adopt, be requi…A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §48-22-803 relating to adoptive or foster parents and prohibiting any government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent’s sincerely held religious or moral beliefs. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 22. ADOPTION. §48-22-803. Government policy regarding sexual orientation or gender identity that conflicts with the parent’s sincerely held religious or moral beliefs. (a) No current or prospective adoptive or foster parent (hereinafter sometimes "parent") shall, as a condition for eligibility to foster or adopt, be requi…
Human Services from taking into account the religious beliefs of a particular adoptive or foster child, or their family of origin, when determining the most appropriate placement for that particular child. (e) This section shall be read in conjunction with the duty of the department to make individual placements consistent with the best interests of the child, as otherwise provided for by law. (f) No action by a current or prospective adoptive or foster parent that is protected by this section may give rise to any claim or cause of action against such parent. A current or prospective adoptive or foster parent whose rights under this section have been or may be violated may raise this sectio…Human Services from taking into account the religious beliefs of a particular adoptive or foster child, or their family of origin, when determining the most appropriate placement for that particular child. (e) This section shall be read in conjunction with the duty of the department to make individual placements consistent with the best interests of the child, as otherwise provided for by law. (f) No action by a current or prospective adoptive or foster parent that is protected by this section may give rise to any claim or cause of action against such parent. A current or prospective adoptive or foster parent whose rights under this section have been or may be violated may raise this sectio…