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WV HB5498

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Margitta Mazzocchi

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides personal liability protection for members of multidisciplinary investigative teams participating in child abuse investigations or providing related services
  • Excludes from liability protection any actions involving gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or intentional misconduct
  • Multidisciplinary teams include prosecuting attorneys, child protective services caseworkers, law enforcement officers, child advocacy center representatives, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, educators, and domestic violence program representatives
  • Teams are responsible for investigating civil and criminal allegations of child sexual assault, child sexual abuse, child abuse, and neglect in each county

Legislative Description

Relating to liability protection of a multidisciplinary team member.

Human Services

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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