Relating to conditional protections for child welfare agency and employees

HB 2556 extends qualified immunity to employees of private child welfare agencies or providers in West Virginia who perform official duties under state contracts. It protects these employees from personal liability for professional decisions made in the course of their work, but does not shield them from liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional harm. The bill directly affects private agency staff who deliver child welfare services under state contracts, altering their legal exposure. This change modifies existing law to clarify that such employees cannot be sued personally for routine professional actions, while maintaining accountability for serious misconduct.