This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency, and Correction to establish a legislative rule concerning the protocol for law enforcement's response to incidents of child abuse and neglect. The specific legislative rule in question was initially filed in the State Register on August 28, 2024, and subsequently modified to address concerns raised by the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee before being refiled on November 20, 2024.

The bill aims to enhance the state's response to child abuse and neglect by formalizing the procedures that law enforcement must follow in such cases. By granting the Governor's Committee the authority to promulgate this rule, the legislation seeks to ensure that law enforcement agencies are equipped with clear guidelines to effectively address and manage these sensitive situations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 64-6-1