Relating to staff liability

HB 5497 provides legal immunity to employees of child advocacy centers (CACs) in West Virginia for actions taken during child abuse investigations or while delivering CAC services. This immunity applies to routine work in the investigation process but does not protect against liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional harm. The bill amends West Virginia Code §49-3-101 to explicitly add this immunity provision for CAC staff. It directly affects CAC employees who participate in child abuse response teams, shielding them from personal lawsuits for their professional conduct in these cases.