HB 5498
Relating to liability protection of a multidisciplinary team member.
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Bill overview
This bill establishes multidisciplinary investigative teams in West Virginia counties to investigate child abuse and neglect cases. These teams include members from various agencies like child protective services, law enforcement, and healthcare. The bill aims to protect individual team members from personal liability for actions taken during the investigation process, with exceptions for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional misconduct.
Key provisions
- Establishes multidisciplinary investigative teams in each county.
- Requires team membership including representatives from child protective services, law enforcement, healthcare, and other relevant agencies.
- Mandates regular team meetings (at least monthly).
- Requires the team to coordinate investigations of child sexual assault, abuse, and neglect.
- Requires team members to refer certain cases for review.
- Protects team members from personal liability for actions taken during investigations.
- Defines ‘confidential’ information related to investigations.
- Allows for additional appointees to the team as needed.
Who is affected
- County prosecuting attorneys
- Child protective services agencies
- Law enforcement agencies
- Healthcare providers
- Children and families involved in child abuse cases
Notable changes
- Clarifies the liability protection for multidisciplinary team members.
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