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

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.[ 2018 c 58 s 56; 2014 c 88 s 3.]Notes:Effective date—2018 c 58: See note following RCW 28A.655.080.