HB5582 extends TANF drug screening program, West Virginia
Summary
West Virginia Governor signed HB5582 into law on April 1, 2026, extending the state's program for drug screening of applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The bill passed the House 88-8 and Senate 28-2 after both chambers approved Senate amendments. The legislation continues the existing drug testing requirements for welfare applicants in the state.
What changed
HB5582 extends West Virginia's TANF drug screening program beyond its previous expiration date. The bill continues the state's authority to require drug testing of applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits, maintaining eligibility screening procedures. The extension ensures the program remains in effect for the 2026 regular legislative session.\n\nAffected parties include West Virginia's state social services agency, which must continue administering drug screening as part of the TANF application process, and low-income families seeking temporary assistance who remain subject to screening requirements. Applicants who test positive may face eligibility implications or be required to participate in treatment programs to receive benefits.
What to do next
- Continue implementing TANF drug screening procedures for applicants
- Administer drug screening in compliance with extended program requirements
- Process benefit applications according to program rules
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5582 Signed by Governor HB5582 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Extending program for drug screening of applicants for TANF
The purpose of this bill is to extend the program for drug screening of applicants for TANF.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Geno Chiarelli (Rep - R) Adam Burkhammer (Rep - R) Dave Foggin (Rep - R) Scot Heckert (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-25 H To Governor 3/25/26 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-14 S House Message received 2026-03-14 H Completed legislative action 2026-03-14 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-14 H House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 666) 2026-03-14 H House received Senate message 2026-03-13 S Senate requests House to concur 2026-03-13 S Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 577) 2026-03-13 S Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote) 2026-03-13 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-12 S Laid over on 3rd reading 3/12/2026 with right to amend 2026-03-12 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-12 S On 3rd reading with right to amend 2026-03-11 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-11 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-10 S Read 1st time 2026-03-10 S Immediate consideration 2026-03-10 S Reported do pass 2026-03-05 S To Health and Human Resources 2026-03-05 S Reported do pass with amend and title amend but first to Health and Human Resources 2026-02-26 S To Workforce 2026-02-26 S To Workforce then Health and Human Resources 2026-02-26 S Introduced in Senate 2026-02-25 H Communicated to Senate 2026-02-25 H Passed House (Roll No. 191) 2026-02-25 H Read 3rd time 2026-02-25 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-24 H Read 2nd time 2026-02-24 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-23 H Read 1st time 2026-02-23 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-20 H By substitute, do pass 2026-02-18 H Markup Discussion 2026-02-16 H To House Health and Human Resources 2026-02-16 H Introduced in House 2026-02-16 H To Health and Human Resources 2026-02-16 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-02-25 Passed House (Roll No. 191) Yea: 88 Nay: 8 2026-03-13 Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 577) Yea: 28 Nay: 2 2026-03-14 House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 666) Yea: 86 Nay: 9
Committee Referrals
2026-02-16 H Health & Human Resources 2026-02-26 S Workforce 2026-03-05 S Health and Human Resources
Amendments
2026-03-03 hb5582 s wrk am _1 3-3 2026-03-03 hb5582 s wrk amt _1 3-3 2026-03-03 hb5582 s wrk amt _1 3-3 adopted Adopted 2026-03-03 hb5582 s wrk am _1 3-3 adopted Adopted
Bill Text Versions
0000-00-00 Introduced 0000-00-00 Comm Sub 0000-00-00 Engrossed 0000-00-00 Enrolled
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