Modifies provisions relating to child abuse and neglect

Summary

SB 1707 repeals the exemption that shielded clergy from reporting suspected child abuse based on privileged communications, making ministers and other religious workers mandatory reporters. It also removes the existing time limits for filing civil actions arising from childhood sexual abuse, allowing victims to sue at any time. The bill adds reporting protections and clarifies how reports are to be handled by state agencies.

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