FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 14, 2026
Time Requested: 06:08 PM |
| Agency: |
Human Services, WV Department of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1287 |
Introduced |
SB16 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Domestic Relations |
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FUND(S):
8722 - Cons Federal Funds Div Human Services Gen Admin Fd, 0493 - Bureau for Social Services - Children Protective Services Case Workers, 8757 - Federal Block Grant Social Services Fund, 8816 - Temporary Assistance For Needy Families
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund General and Federal
Legislation creates:
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The purpose of this bill is to create the Child Protection Investigations Reform Act; and require notification to a person accused of child abuse or neglect of the person's rights in connection with an investigation conducted by the Department of Human Services.
This bill would require the creation and purchase of new Child Protective Services program booklets that clearly outlines parental rights as stated in the bill and amends Chapter 49 of the W. Va. Code.
The Department estimates the fiscal impact of this legislation to be $175,000 ($124,250 state/$50,750 federal).
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
175,000 |
0 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
175,000 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
The cost would be associated with the creation and printing of new program booklets for Child Protective Services. Historically, an order of booklets will cover five to seven years. This estimate is based off the previous booklet redesign and order in February 2021 at $1.17 for 135,000 booklets. The $175,000.00 estimate includes potential cost increase over the last five years.
Memorandum
Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Alex J. Mayer, MSA, PMP, DoHS Cabinet Secretary
Email Address: osafiscalnotes@wv.gov