HB 2556
Relating to conditional protections for child welfare agency and employees
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide legal protection, known as qualified immunity, to employees of private child welfare agencies and providers in West Virginia. Specifically, it shields these employees from personal liability for professional decisions and actions taken while performing their duties, as long as those decisions are in line with agency rules. However, this immunity does not apply to instances of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing. The bill seeks to ensure that child welfare agencies can operate effectively without fear of excessive legal repercussions for their staff.
Key provisions
- Extends qualified immunity to employees of private child welfare agencies.
- Protects employees from liability for professional decisions made in the performance of their duties.
- The protection applies unless the employee acted with gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing.
- Requires private agencies to submit monthly activity reports to the Department of Human Services.
Who is affected
- Employees of private child welfare agencies
- Private child welfare agencies and providers
- Department of Human Services
Notable changes
- Adds a specific provision for qualified immunity to child welfare agency employees.
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