Washington § 74.15.038 Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agency—Department not liable.

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§ 74.15.038 — Harm to child or client by individual hired by contracted agency—Department not liable.

Washington § 74.15.038

Title 74PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Ch. 74.15CARE OF CHILDREN, EXPECTANT MOTHERS, PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

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Wash. Rev. Code § 74.15.038 (2026).

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If an agency operating under contract with the department chooses to hire an individual that would be precluded from employment with the department based on a disqualifying crime or negative action, the department and its officers and employees have no liability arising from any injury or harm to a child or other department client that is attributable to such individual.

Effective date — 2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080 .

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If an agency operating under contract with the department chooses to hire an individual that would be precluded from employment with the department based on a disqualifying crime or negative action, the department and its officers and employees have no liability arising from any injury or harm to a child or other department client that is attributable to such individual.

Effective date — 2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080 .