An act relating to repealing the exception for clergy to report child abuse and neglect

Summary

The bill removes the current legal exemption that lets clergy keep abuse disclosures confidential when given during spiritual counseling. Under the change, any clergy member who learns of child abuse or neglect must report it, no matter how the information was received. The goal is to improve child safety by ensuring all reports reach authorities.

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