2026 Regular Session
SB 1009
Providing immunity for those who work for Child Advocacy Centers while performing duties
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill provides immunity from civil lawsuits for individuals working at local, specialized child advocacy centers. It protects members of multidisciplinary teams, board members, staff, and volunteers who make recommendations or opinions in good faith while performing their duties. The bill aims to ensure these centers can operate effectively without fear of legal action.
Key provisions
- Protects staff, board members, and volunteers at child advocacy centers.
- Provides immunity from civil damages for good faith recommendations or opinions.
- Applies to individuals acting within the official scope of their duties.
- Covers recommendations made by members of multidisciplinary teams.
- Specifically addresses child advocacy centers operating within the child welfare program.
- Defines cultural competency within the context of child advocacy center operations.
Who is affected
- Child Advocacy Centers
- Staff at Child Advocacy Centers
- Board Members of Child Advocacy Centers
- Volunteers at Child Advocacy Centers
- Multidisciplinary Teams involved in child abuse cases
Notable changes
- Establishes a legal shield for individuals providing recommendations and opinions at child advocacy centers.
- Clarifies the scope of immunity to include good faith actions.
- Specifically targets local, specialized child advocacy centers.
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