Sexual Abuse of a Child Amendments

Summary

The bill revises Utah’s legal definition of a “position of special trust” used in child sexual abuse statutes and updates related code references. It creates a mandatory reporting duty for state employees and trusted professionals who learn of serious threats to schools, while preserving confidentiality for clergy confessions and attorney‑client communications. The changes aim to improve child protection and school safety without adding new penalties or funding.

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