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WV HB4542

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Adam Burkhammer

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends qualified immunity to employees of private child welfare agencies or providers contracted by the state Department of Human Services
  • Protects covered employees from personal liability for professional decisions or actions taken in the performance of official duties
  • Immunity does not apply to losses caused by gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or intentional misconduct
  • Amends West Virginia Code §49-2-205, which governs service delivery through contracts with private child welfare providers

Legislative Description

To extend conditional protection to employees of private child welfare agency or provider

Health

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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