HB 5497
Relating to staff liability
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Bill overview
This bill provides immunity from personal liability for employees of child advocacy centers in West Virginia. It specifically protects employees who participate in child abuse investigations or provide related services. However, the immunity does not apply to actions resulting from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional misconduct. The bill amends existing law to clarify this protection.
Key provisions
- Provides immunity from liability for child advocacy center employees.
- Applies to actions taken during child abuse investigations and service provision.
- Specifically covers participation in multidisciplinary teams.
- Does not protect employees from liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional misconduct.
- Defines child advocacy centers and their services.
- Requires culturally competent practices.
- Mandates the implementation of a system for monitoring case progress.
- Allows for the establishment of safe exchange locations.
Who is affected
- Child Advocacy Centers
- Employees of Child Advocacy Centers
- Child Welfare Program Participants
- Legal Professionals involved in child abuse cases
- Families involved in child abuse cases
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific immunity for child advocacy center employees.
- Clarifies the scope of the immunity to exclude certain types of misconduct.
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