Senate Bill 1425 Summary

• Amends immunity provisions for special advocates in child welfare dependency cases to require "reasonable care" in addition to "good faith" actions.

• Extends the immunity standard to special advocate program personnel, also requiring reasonable care and good faith rather than good faith alone.

• Clarifies that immunity for both special advocates and program personnel does not apply in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing.

• Maintains existing duties of special advocates including meeting with children, prioritizing child safety, gathering independent information, and ensuring appropriate case planning and services.