Providing immunity for those who work for Child Advocacy Centers while performing duties

SB 1009 provides legal immunity from civil lawsuits for staff, volunteers, and board members of West Virginia Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) who make recommendations or render opinions in good faith while performing their official duties. This bill amends West Virginia Code §49-3-101 to explicitly state that such individuals cannot be held liable for civil damages based on their actions within their scope of work. The immunity applies specifically to those acting as part of multidisciplinary teams responding to child abuse allegations, covering activities like forensic interviews, medical evaluations, and victim advocacy coordinated through CACs. It directly affects CAC workers by protecting them from civil claims related to their professional duties, without altering the centers' required services or operational standards.