Abuse and Neglect

Continued Obstacles To Approve ‘Raylee’s Law’ — And What Comes Next, This West Virginia Morning

A desperate attempt to pass a bill that had support from both parties in both chambers came down to the final minutes of the 2026 state Legislative session Saturday night. Aimed at keeping children in desperate situations safe, debate over the bill led to high emotions as hope from supporters began to fade. Senior Reporter Chris Schulz looks at what happened – and what comes next.